🚨 Hazing Justice for Roscommon County Families: Your Child’s Safety is Our Mission

Roscommon County families: When you sent your child to college, you trusted the universities and Greek organizations near Roscommon County to keep them safe. You trusted that “brotherhood” and “sisterhood” meant support, not torture. You trusted that “tradition” didn’t mean abuse.

But for too many students near Roscommon County, that trust has been shattered.

Hazing isn’t just “boys being boys.” It isn’t “building character.” It’s systematic abuse. It’s torture. It’s life-threatening danger. And it’s happening at universities near Roscommon County right now.

At Attorney 911, we’re fighting this crisis head-on. We’re currently litigating a $10 million hazing lawsuit against Pi Kappa Phi and the University of Houston — a case that has exposed waterboarding, forced eating until vomiting, extreme physical punishment, and a student hospitalized with kidney failure.

The same fraternities operate near Roscommon County. The same universities fail to protect students. The same “traditions” exist. And we’re here to stop it.

🏥 This Happened in Houston. It’s Happening Near Roscommon County.

The Case That Proves Hazing is Out of Control

Leonel Bermudez wanted to join Pi Kappa Phi at the University of Houston. What he got instead was:

• Waterboarded with a garden hose — simulated drowning, a technique considered torture by the U.S. government
• Forced to do 500 squats and 100 pushups until he collapsed, unable to stand
• Struck with wooden paddles — physical assault with weapons
• Forced to eat milk, hot dogs, and peppercorns until he vomited, then forced to keep running through his own vomit
• Stripped to his underwear in cold weather — exposure and humiliation
• Another pledge hog-tied face-down on a table with an object in his mouth for over an hour
• Another pledge lost consciousness during forced workouts — and they kept going

On November 3, 2025, Bermudez was punished for missing an event. He was forced to perform extreme exercises until he couldn’t stand. He crawled up the stairs when he got home. The next day, he couldn’t move. The day after that, his mother rushed him to the hospital where he was diagnosed with severe rhabdomyolysis and acute kidney failure. He spent three nights and four days in the hospital fighting for his life.

This didn’t happen in a war zone. It happened at a fraternity near Roscommon County’s neighboring universities. It could happen to your child at a university near Roscommon County.

⚠️ Why Roscommon County Families Are at Risk

The Same Fraternities Operate Near Roscommon County

Pi Kappa Phi has 150+ chapters across America, including at universities near Roscommon County. The same national organization that allowed waterboarding and kidney failure at UH oversees chapters where your child might be pledging.

Other fraternities with documented hazing deaths near Roscommon County:

• Pi Kappa Alpha (Pike) — $10.1 million settlement (Stone Foltz, BGSU)
• Phi Delta Theta — $6.1 million jury verdict (Max Gruver, LSU)
• Beta Theta Pi — $110+ million settlement (Tim Piazza, Penn State)
• Sigma Chi — Recent lawsuit filed (UT Austin student death)

These aren’t isolated incidents. This is a pattern. And it’s happening at universities near Roscommon County.

Universities Near Roscommon County Are Failing to Protect Students

The University of Houston owned the fraternity house where Leonel Bermudez was waterboarded. They collected rent while students were tortured. They had a student hospitalized from hazing in 2017 — and did nothing to prevent it from happening again.

Universities near Roscommon County have the same power to stop hazing. And the same liability when they don’t.

The “Consent” Myth — Why Victims Can’t Just “Leave”

Fraternities will argue: “He agreed to participate. He knew what he was getting into. He could have left at any time.”

But here’s the truth:

1. Texas law says consent doesn’t matter — It is not a defense to hazing
2. Peer pressure is real — Students fear social exclusion, retaliation, and losing their membership
3. Threats are common — “If you leave, you’ll be blacklisted from all Greek life”
4. They control the narrative — “This is tradition. This is how it’s always been done.”
5. They isolate victims — “Don’t tell anyone. This is just between brothers.”

Your child didn’t consent to torture. They consented to joining an organization — not to being waterboarded, beaten, or hospitalized.

💰 Hazing Costs Millions — We Have the Receipts

Hazing isn’t just morally reprehensible — it’s expensive. And universities and fraternities are starting to pay.

Recent Hazing Settlements & Verdicts:

These aren’t just numbers. These are messages. Messages that say: Hazing will cost you. We will make you pay.

Roscommon County families: Your child deserves the same justice. The same accountability. The same message sent to the fraternities and universities near Roscommon County.

🔍 What Counts as Hazing? Roscommon County Parents Need to Know

Hazing isn’t always obvious. It often starts small and escalates. If your child is experiencing any of the following at a university near Roscommon County, it may be hazing:

Physical Abuse:

• Being struck with objects (paddles, belts, etc.)
• Forced exercise to exhaustion (500 squats, 100 pushups, bear crawls, etc.)
• Waterboarding or simulated drowning
• Branding or burning
• Sleep deprivation
• Confinement in small spaces

Forced Consumption:

• Forced drinking of alcohol
• Forced eating of food (hot dogs, milk, peppercorns, etc.) until vomiting
• Forced consumption of non-food substances
• Being pressured to drink past the point of safety

Psychological Abuse:

• Humiliation or degradation
• Forced nudity
• Carrying objects of a sexual nature
• Being called derogatory names
• Threats of physical punishment or expulsion

Servitude & Control:

• Forced cleaning or errands for members
• Enforced dress codes
• Required study hours
• Weekly interviews or interrogations
• Being forced to drive members at all hours

Dangerous Activities:

• Being dropped off in unfamiliar locations
• Blindfolded activities
• Activities that create risk of injury
• Activities that induce fear or panic

If your child is experiencing any of these at a university near Roscommon County, it is hazing. And it is illegal.

🏛️ Who Is Liable? Everyone Who Let This Happen

In our Pi Kappa Phi case, we’re suing everyone who played a role in Leonel Bermudez’s hospitalization:

Roscommon County families: The same liability applies to universities and fraternities near Roscommon County. We will pursue every responsible party.

⚖️ Your Legal Rights as a Roscommon County Hazing Victim

1. You Have the Right to Compensation

If your child was hazed at a university near Roscommon County, you may be entitled to compensation for:

• Medical bills (hospitalization, therapy, future treatment)
• Lost wages (time missed from work or internships)
• Educational disruption (tuition, lost scholarships)
• Pain and suffering (physical and emotional trauma)
• Punitive damages (to punish egregious conduct)

2. You Have the Right to Hold Institutions Accountable

Universities and national fraternities have millions in assets and insurance. They can afford to pay. And they should pay when they fail to protect students.

3. You Have the Right to Remain Anonymous (If Needed)

We understand that hazing victims fear retribution. We can file lawsuits in ways that protect your child’s identity when necessary.

4. You Have the Right to a Free Consultation

We work on contingency — you pay $0 upfront. We only get paid if we win your case.

5. You Have the Right to Act Now

Texas has a 2-year statute of limitations for personal injury cases. Evidence disappears. Witnesses forget. Don’t wait until it’s too late.

📋 What Roscommon County Families Should Do If Their Child Is Hazed

1. Seek Medical Attention Immediately

Even if injuries seem minor, get your child checked by a doctor. Some conditions (like rhabdomyolysis) may not show symptoms immediately.

2. Preserve All Evidence

• Take photos of injuries at all stages of healing
• Save all communications (texts, GroupMe, Snapchat, Instagram DMs, emails)
• Document everything (dates, times, locations, what happened)
• Get witness information (names and contact info of other pledges or bystanders)
• Do not delete anything — even if it seems embarrassing or incriminating

3. Do NOT Confront the Organization Alone

• Do not talk to fraternity/sorority leadership without legal counsel
• Do not give statements to university administrators alone
• Do not sign anything from the organization
• Anything you say can be used against you

4. Contact an Attorney Immediately

Call Attorney 911 at 1-888-ATTY-911 for a free, confidential consultation.

We can:

• Guide you through evidence preservation
• Handle all communications with the organization
• File a lawsuit to protect your rights
• Pursue maximum compensation for your child

5. Report to Authorities (If Comfortable)

• File a police report
• File a Title IX complaint with the university
• Report to the national organization

We can help you do this safely and effectively.

🎯 Why Roscommon County Families Choose Attorney 911

1. We’re Fighting This Battle Right Now

We’re currently litigating a $10 million hazing lawsuit against Pi Kappa Phi and the University of Houston. We know how to build these cases. We know how to win. Roscommon County families get the same aggressive representation.

2. We Have the Experience

• 25+ years of litigation experience (Ralph Manginello)
• Former insurance defense attorneys — we know their playbook
• Federal court admission — can pursue cases nationwide
• Dual-state bar licenses — Texas AND New York
• Multi-million dollar case experience — including BP Texas City explosion litigation

3. We Have the Expertise

We’ve handled:

• Kappa Sigma fraternity litigation
• Texas A&M hazing cases
• Rhabdomyolysis injury cases (like our current UH case)
• Wrongful death cases
• University negligence cases

4. We Speak Your Language

Se habla español. Our bilingual staff can serve Roscommon County’s Spanish-speaking families without language barriers.

5. We Come to You

While we’re based in Houston, Austin, and Beaumont, we will travel to Roscommon County for depositions, client meetings, and trials. Distance is not a barrier to justice.

6. We Work on Contingency — $0 Upfront

Roscommon County families pay nothing unless we win your case. No hourly fees. No retainers. No financial risk.

7. We Care

We’re not just lawyers. We’re parents. We’re community members. We’re outraged by what’s happening to our kids. We see your child as a person, not a paycheck.

📞 Roscommon County Families: Call Now for a Free Consultation

If your child has been hazed at a university near Roscommon County, you need to act now.

Call Attorney 911 at 1-888-ATTY-911 for a free, confidential consultation.

What to Expect When You Call:

1. Immediate response — We’re available 24/7 for legal emergencies
2. Confidential evaluation — We’ll listen to your story and assess your case
3. No pressure — We’ll explain your options without obligation
4. Next steps — If we take your case, we’ll begin evidence preservation immediately

We Handle Everything:

• Evidence preservation
• Communications with the organization
• Filing the lawsuit
• Negotiating with insurance companies
• Taking the case to trial if needed
• Maximizing your compensation

You focus on your child’s recovery. We’ll handle the legal fight.

🔥 The Message to Fraternities Near Roscommon County

To Pi Kappa Phi, Pi Kappa Alpha, Sigma Alpha Epsilon, Phi Delta Theta, Beta Theta Pi, Sigma Chi, and every other fraternity operating near Roscommon County:

We are watching.

The same legal strategies that secured $10 million verdicts nationwide apply to your chapters. The same pattern evidence exists. The same institutional negligence is present.

If you haze students near Roscommon County, we will pursue every liable entity:

• Your national organization
• Your local chapter
• Your housing corporation
• Your alumni oversight
• Your individual members

We already shut down the Beta Nu chapter at University of Houston. Your chapter could be next.

The choice is yours: Clean up your chapters now, or we’ll clean them out in court.

🏛️ The Message to Universities Near Roscommon County

To Ferris State University, Central Michigan University, Northwood University, and every other institution near Roscommon County with Greek life:

You own the problem.

You own the fraternity houses. You collect the rent. You have the power to inspect, regulate, and shut down dangerous chapters.

You knew hazing was happening. You had the power to stop it. You chose not to.

Now you will pay.

The University of Houston owned the house where a student was waterboarded. They’re facing a $10 million lawsuit. Your university could be next.

The time for empty statements is over. The time for real action is now.

✊ Enough is Enough. It’s Time for Change.

Roscommon County families: You have the power to make a difference.

Every lawsuit we file sends a message. Every settlement changes a culture. Every verdict saves lives.

Leonel Bermudez’s case is about more than one student. It’s about every student who might be next.

Your child’s case could be the one that stops hazing at universities near Roscommon County for good.

Call us. Fight with us. Let’s make them change.

📞 1-888-ATTY-911

Available 24/7 for Roscommon County hazing emergencies

Email: ralph@atty911.com

Website: attorney911.com

Serving Roscommon County from our offices in Houston, Austin, and Beaumont

Remember: You’re Not Alone. We’re Fighting for Roscommon County Families.

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