🚨 Nicollet County Hazing Victims: You Are Not Alone. We Are Fighting For You.
If your child was hazed at a fraternity, sorority, or student organization in Nicollet County, we can help.
At Attorney 911, we are 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. And we will bring that same aggressive representation to Nicollet County families.
🔥 What Happened in Houston Could Happen in Nicollet County
In November 2025, our client Leonel Bermudez was hospitalized with severe rhabdomyolysis and kidney failure after being subjected to weeks of torture by the Pi Kappa Phi fraternity at the University of Houston.
The hazing included:
- Waterboarding with a garden hose — simulated drowning
- Forced to do 500 squats and 100 pushups until he collapsed
- Struck with wooden paddles
- Forced to eat until vomiting, then forced to continue running
- Sleep deprivation — forced to drive members at all hours
- Psychological torture — carrying sexual objects, threats of expulsion
He spent four days in the hospital fighting for his life.
This is not “tradition.” This is not “brotherhood.” This is abuse. This is assault. This is torture.
And it’s happening right here in Nicollet County.
🏛️ Nicollet County Universities and Greek Life
Nicollet County is home to Gustavus Adolphus College, a private liberal arts college with a strong tradition of Greek life. The same national fraternities and sororities that operate at major universities across the country have active chapters right here in Nicollet County.
Fraternities with documented hazing histories nationwide operate in Nicollet County:
- Pi Kappa Phi — currently being sued in our $10 million case
- Sigma Alpha Epsilon — multiple hazing deaths across the country
- Pi Kappa Alpha — involved in hazing incidents nationwide
- Beta Theta Pi — Timothy Piazza case ($110M+ settlement)
- Phi Delta Theta — Max Gruver case ($6.1M jury verdict)
The same “traditions” that hospitalized our client in Houston exist at Nicollet County fraternities and sororities.
If your child is pledging a fraternity or sorority in Nicollet County, they face the same risks.
⚖️ Nicollet County Parents: You Have Legal Rights
Minnesota Hazing Laws Protect Your Child
Minnesota has strong anti-hazing laws. Under Minnesota Statute § 121A.69, hazing is defined as:
“Any act committed as part of a person’s recruitment, initiation, pledging, admission into, or affiliation with a student organization, or any pastime or amusement engaged in with respect to such an organization, that causes, or is likely to cause, bodily danger or physical harm, or serious psychological injury, to any person.”
This includes:
- Physical abuse (beatings, forced exercise, paddling)
- Forced consumption (alcohol, food, non-food substances)
- Sleep deprivation
- Psychological abuse (humiliation, threats, isolation)
- Any activity that creates unreasonable risk of harm
Minnesota law also states:
“Consent to hazing is not a defense.”
This means: Even if your child “agreed” to participate, the organization can still be held liable.
Who Is Liable for Nicollet County Hazing?
We sue everyone responsible for hazing your child:
| Defendant | Why They’re Liable |
|---|---|
| Local Chapter | Directly organized and conducted hazing |
| National Organization | Failed to supervise; knew about hazing culture |
| Gustavus Adolphus College | Failed to protect students; power to regulate Greek life |
| Chapter Officers | Leadership responsibility; directed activities |
| Individual Members | Participated in hazing |
| Alumni/Hosts | Allowed hazing at their homes; premises liability |
| Insurance Companies | Coverage for institutional liability |
We don’t just sue broke college students. We sue the institutions with deep pockets.
💰 What Nicollet County Hazing Victims Can Recover
Hazing cases can result in substantial compensation for victims and their families. Our current case seeks $10 million, and we have a track record of winning multi-million dollar settlements and verdicts.
Types of Compensation Available:
| Category | Examples |
|---|---|
| Medical Expenses | Hospital bills, therapy, future treatment |
| Lost Wages | Time missed from work or internships |
| Educational Impact | Tuition for lost semesters, transfer costs |
| Physical Pain & Suffering | The agony of rhabdomyolysis, broken bones, burns |
| Mental Anguish | PTSD, anxiety, depression from abuse |
| Emotional Distress | Humiliation, shame, loss of trust |
| Punitive Damages | To punish the organization and deter future hazing |
Real Hazing Case Outcomes:
| Case | Outcome | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Stone Foltz (BGSU / Pi Kappa Alpha) | Settlement | $10.1 million |
| Maxwell Gruver (LSU / Phi Delta Theta) | Jury Verdict | $6.1 million |
| Timothy Piazza (Penn State / Beta Theta Pi) | Settlement | $110 million+ |
| Andrew Coffey (FSU / Pi Kappa Phi) | Settlement | Confidential (multi-million) |
| Adam Oakes (VCU / Delta Chi) | Settlement | $4+ million |
Nicollet County families: These same results are possible for you.
📋 What to Do If Your Child Was Hazed in Nicollet County
Immediate Steps:
- Get Medical Attention — Even if injuries seem minor, get checked. Rhabdomyolysis and other hazing injuries can have delayed symptoms.
- Preserve Evidence — Save all text messages, social media posts, photos, videos, and GroupMe chats. Do not delete anything.
- Document Everything — Write down what happened, who was involved, dates, locations, witnesses.
- Do Not Talk to the Organization — They will try to control the narrative. Do not give statements without legal counsel.
- Do Not Post on Social Media — Anything you post can be used against you.
- Contact an Attorney — Call us immediately at 1-888-ATTY-911. We offer free consultations and work on contingency — you pay nothing unless we win.
🛡️ Why Nicollet County Families Choose Attorney 911
We Are the Hazing Litigation Experts
| Advantage | How We Help Nicollet County Families |
|---|---|
| 25+ Years Experience | Ralph Manginello has been fighting for victims for over two decades |
| Former Insurance Defense Attorneys | We know how the other side thinks and fights |
| Federal Court Authority | We can pursue Nicollet County cases in federal court |
| Dual-State Bar Licenses | Texas AND New York — strategic advantage for national fraternities |
| $10 Million Hazing Case | We’re litigating a hazing case RIGHT NOW — same strategies for Nicollet County |
| Se Habla Español | Bilingual staff serving Nicollet County’s Hispanic families |
| Nationwide Service | We represent hazing victims across America, including Nicollet County |
| Travel Commitment | We come to Nicollet County for depositions, meetings, and trials |
| Contingency Fees | $0 upfront — you pay nothing unless we win your case |
Our Approach to Nicollet County Hazing Cases
- Immediate Action — We move fast to preserve evidence before it disappears.
- Comprehensive Investigation — We gather medical records, witness statements, communications, and expert testimony.
- Aggressive Negotiation — We fight for maximum compensation from every liable party.
- Litigation Readiness — We prepare every case for trial, so defendants know we’re serious.
- Client Support — We guide Nicollet County families through every step of the legal process.
We don’t just talk about hazing. We’re fighting it in court right now.
🎯 Nicollet County Hazing: The Warning Signs
Parents in Nicollet County should be aware of these red flags that may indicate hazing:
| Category | Warning Signs |
|---|---|
| Physical | Unexplained bruises, cuts, or burns; limping; signs of exhaustion |
| Behavioral | Sudden withdrawal, depression, anxiety; avoiding social events; fear of talking about Greek life |
| Academic | Drop in grades; missing classes; failing courses |
| Social | New group of friends they won’t introduce you to; secretive about activities; defensive when asked about Greek life |
| Financial | Unexplained expenses; requests for money; carrying large amounts of cash |
| Communication | Sudden change in phone habits; deleting messages; avoiding calls from unknown numbers |
| Schedule | Late nights out; early morning activities; missing sleep |
If you notice these signs, talk to your child. And call us.
📞 Nicollet County Families: Call Now for a Free Consultation
1-888-ATTY-911
Email: ralph@atty911.com
Website: attorney911.com
We serve Nicollet County hazing victims on CONTINGENCY — you pay nothing unless we win your case.
What Happens When You Call:
- Free Case Evaluation — We listen to your story and explain your rights.
- No Obligation — You decide if you want to move forward.
- Immediate Action — We start preserving evidence right away.
- Aggressive Representation — We fight for maximum compensation.
- No Upfront Cost — We only get paid if you win.
Nicollet County parents: Your child trusted these organizations. That trust was betrayed. We will help you hold them accountable.
⚠️ Nicollet County Fraternities and Sororities: We Are Watching
To the fraternities and sororities operating in Nicollet County:
We know who you are. We know your chapters. We know your national organizations. We know your insurance policies. And we know your hazing histories.
The same legal strategies that are winning our $10 million case in Houston apply to your Nicollet County chapter.
If you haze students in Nicollet County, we will find you. We will sue you. And we will win.
Pi Kappa Phi, Sigma Alpha Epsilon, Pi Kappa Alpha, Beta Theta Pi, Phi Delta Theta — if your chapter operates in Nicollet County, know that we are watching. We have proven these cases can be won.
The Beta Nu chapter at University of Houston? Shut down. Charter surrendered. Criminal referrals initiated. $10 million lawsuit pending.
Your Nicollet County chapter could be next.
🏆 Our Promise to Nicollet County Families
“If your child was hazed in Nicollet County, we will fight for you with everything we have. We will not let powerful institutions intimidate you. We will not let them silence you. We will hold them accountable — no matter how long it takes, no matter how hard they fight.”
— Ralph Manginello & Lupe Pena, Attorney 911
🔥 Nicollet County: Enough Is Enough
Hazing has no place in Nicollet County. It has no place at Gustavus Adolphus College. It has no place in our communities.
If your child was hazed, you have the power to stop it from happening to someone else.
Call us today. Let’s fight back together.
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