Hazing Victims in Pearl River County, Mississippi Deserve Justice
Fraternity Hazing Is Happening Near You — And It’s Time to Fight Back
Pearl River County families: If your child attends or plans to attend a college near our community, they may be at risk of hazing. The same fraternities that waterboarded a student at the University of Houston, forced pledges to do 500 squats until their muscles broke down, and struck them with wooden paddles operate right here in Mississippi and Louisiana.
At Attorney 911, we’re fighting this battle right now — and we’re bringing the same aggressive representation to Pearl River County hazing victims.
🚨 This Is What Hazing Looks Like — And It’s Happening Near Pearl River County
In November 2025, our attorneys filed a $10 million lawsuit against Pi Kappa Phi fraternity and the University of Houston after a student was hospitalized with kidney failure from extreme hazing.
What Happened to This Student Could Happen to Your Child in Pearl River County:
- Waterboarded with a garden hose — simulated drowning as punishment
- Forced to do 500 squats, 100 pushups, and bear crawls until he collapsed
- Struck with wooden paddles — physical abuse with weapons
- Forced to eat until vomiting — then made to keep running through his own vomit
- Threatened with expulsion if he didn’t comply
- Another pledge lost consciousness during a workout — and they kept going
Result: The victim spent four days in the hospital with rhabdomyolysis (muscle breakdown) and acute kidney failure.
Why This Matters to Pearl River County Families:
- Pi Kappa Phi has chapters at universities near Pearl River County — including the University of Southern Mississippi in Hattiesburg and Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge.
- The same “traditions” that hospitalized our client exist at fraternities near Pearl River County.
- Universities near Pearl River County face the same liability failures as UH — they own fraternity houses, have oversight power, and often fail to act.
- If your child is pledging a fraternity or sorority near Pearl River County, they face the same risks.
🏛️ Who Is Responsible for Hazing in Pearl River County?
When hazing happens, everyone involved is liable — and we sue them all.
These Are the People and Organizations We Hold Accountable for Pearl River County Hazing Victims:
| Defendant | Why They’re Liable | Pearl River County Application |
|---|---|---|
| Local Chapter | Directly organized and conducted hazing | Same chapters operate near Pearl River County |
| National Organization | Failed to supervise chapters despite knowing about hazing culture | Pi Kappa Phi, Sigma Alpha Epsilon, and others have chapters near Pearl River County |
| University | Owns fraternity houses; failed to protect students despite prior hazing incidents | Universities near Pearl River County own Greek housing and have oversight responsibility |
| Chapter Officers | Directed hazing activities; allowed abuse to continue | Individual fraternity leaders near Pearl River County can be sued personally |
| Individual Members | Participated in hazing; failed to stop it | Every member who hazed or witnessed hazing is liable |
| Alumni/Hosts | Allowed hazing at their homes | Hazing often occurs at off-campus locations near Pearl River County |
| Insurance Companies | Cover institutional liability | Deep pockets that pay settlements |
💰 Hazing Cases Win Millions — And Pearl River County Victims Can Too
Hazing isn’t just “boys being boys” — it’s assault, battery, and reckless endangerment. And juries award millions when institutions fail to protect students.
These Are the Verdicts and Settlements That Prove Pearl River County Hazing Victims Can Win Big:
| Case | University | Fraternity | Outcome | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stone Foltz | Bowling Green State | Pi Kappa Alpha | Settlement | $10.1M+ |
| Maxwell Gruver | Louisiana State | Phi Delta Theta | Jury Verdict | $6.1M |
| Timothy Piazza | Penn State | Beta Theta Pi | Settlement | $110M+ |
| Andrew Coffey | Florida State | Pi Kappa Phi | Settlement | Confidential (major) |
| Adam Oakes | Virginia Commonwealth | Delta Chi | Settlement | $4M+ |
| Bermudez (Our Case) | University of Houston | Pi Kappa Phi | Pending | $10M |
Why These Cases Matter for Pearl River County:
- Universities and fraternities PAY when they fail to protect students.
- Juries HATE hazing — they award millions to send a message.
- The same fraternities operate near Pearl River County — and they have the same insurance policies.
- Pearl River County hazing victims can win the same compensation.
⚖️ Mississippi and Louisiana Hazing Laws Protect Pearl River County Victims
Mississippi Hazing Law (Miss. Code Ann. § 97-3-105):
- Hazing is a crime — punishable by up to 1 year in jail and $1,000 fine.
- Consent is NOT a defense — even if a student “agreed” to participate, it’s still illegal.
- Organizations can be fined — fraternities and sororities face penalties.
Louisiana Hazing Law (Max Gruver Act):
- Hazing causing injury is a FELONY — up to 5 years in prison.
- Forced alcohol consumption is a felony — major risk for Greek organizations.
Federal Civil Rights Claims:
- Hazing that creates a hostile environment may violate Title IX (gender discrimination).
- If hazing is racially motivated, it may violate federal civil rights laws.
What This Means for Pearl River County Families:
- You can sue for MILLIONS — even if criminal charges aren’t filed.
- Universities and fraternities CANNOT hide behind “tradition.”
- Consent doesn’t matter — if your child was hazed, they were wronged.
🏥 Medical Consequences of Hazing — What Pearl River County Parents Need to Know
Hazing isn’t just “a little roughhousing.” It causes serious, sometimes permanent injuries.
These Are the Medical Risks Your Child Faces in Pearl River County:
| Injury | Cause | Long-Term Effects |
|---|---|---|
| Rhabdomyolysis | Extreme physical exertion (500 squats, etc.) | Kidney failure, dialysis, transplant |
| Acute Alcohol Poisoning | Forced binge drinking | Death, brain damage, coma |
| Traumatic Brain Injury | Beatings, falls, paddling | Memory loss, cognitive impairment |
| Hypothermia/Hyperthermia | Exposure to cold/heat | Organ damage, death |
| Cardiac Arrest | Extreme physical stress | Death, permanent heart damage |
| PTSD/Anxiety/Depression | Psychological abuse | Therapy, medication, suicide risk |
| Sexual Assault Injuries | Forced nudity, assault | Trauma, STIs, pregnancy |
Our Client’s Story — This Could Happen to a Pearl River County Student:
- Forced to do 500 squats, 100 pushups, bear crawls → muscles broke down
- Passed brown urine (sign of rhabdomyolysis) → kidney failure
- Spent 4 days in the hospital fighting for his life
- Could have died — just like other hazing victims
This isn’t “tradition.” It’s torture.
🔍 What to Do If Your Child Is Hazed in Pearl River County
If your child was hazed at a university near Pearl River County, time is critical. Evidence disappears, witnesses forget, and statutes of limitations expire.
Follow These Steps IMMEDIATELY:
- 🏥 Get Medical Attention — Even if injuries seem minor, get checked. Rhabdomyolysis and alcohol poisoning can be life-threatening.
- 📸 Preserve Evidence — Save all texts, social media posts, photos, and videos.
- 🚫 Do NOT Talk to the Fraternity or University Alone — They will try to control the narrative.
- 📞 Call Attorney 911 — 1-888-ATTY-911 — We offer free consultations for Pearl River County hazing victims.
- 📝 Report to Authorities — Consider filing a police report or Title IX complaint.
Why You Need a Lawyer for Pearl River County Hazing Cases:
- Universities and fraternities have teams of lawyers — you need one too.
- Insurance companies will lowball you — we fight for maximum compensation.
- We know how to preserve evidence — before it disappears.
- We sue EVERYONE responsible — not just the chapter, but the national organization, university, and individuals.
- We work on contingency — you pay nothing unless we win.
🎯 Why Pearl River County Families Choose Attorney 911
1. We’re Fighting This Battle RIGHT NOW
- We filed a $10 million lawsuit against Pi Kappa Phi and the University of Houston in November 2025.
- We know how to build these cases — and we’re bringing that expertise to Pearl River County hazing victims.
2. We Have a Proven Track Record of Winning Millions
- Former insurance defense attorneys — we know how they think and how to beat them.
- Federal court admission — we can pursue cases nationwide, including in Mississippi and Louisiana.
- Dual-state bar licenses (Texas and New York) — strategic advantage against national fraternities.
3. We Travel to Pearl River County
- We come to you — for depositions, client meetings, and trials.
- Video consultations available — if you can’t travel to our offices.
4. We Work on Contingency — $0 Upfront for Pearl River County Families
- You pay nothing unless we win.
- No hourly fees, no retainers.
- We take the risk so you don’t have to.
5. We Speak Spanish — Se Habla Español
- Bilingual staff — we serve Spanish-speaking families in Pearl River County without language barriers.
📞 Pearl River County Hazing Victims — Call Now for a Free Consultation
If your child was hazed at a university near Pearl River County, you have legal rights — and we will fight for you.
Call 24/7: 1-888-ATTY-911
Email: ralph@atty911.com
Website: attorney911.com
We serve hazing victims in Pearl River County, Mississippi, and nationwide.
🚨 To Fraternities Near Pearl River County: We Are Watching
Pi Kappa Phi, Sigma Alpha Epsilon, Pi Kappa Alpha, Phi Delta Theta, Beta Theta Pi, and all others:
If your chapter operates near Pearl River County, know this:
- We track your house corporations, alumni chapters, and national insurance structures.
- We know your documented history of hazing deaths and injuries.
- We are coming for every entity that enables hazing.
The same legal strategies that won $10 million for our client apply to your chapter near Pearl River County.
The UH Pi Kappa Phi chapter that hospitalized our client? Shut down. Charter surrendered. Criminal referrals initiated.
Your chapter could be next.
🏛️ To Universities Near Pearl River County: The Same Liability Exists at Your Campus
University of Southern Mississippi, Louisiana State University, Tulane, and all others near Pearl River County:
The same institutional negligence that made the University of Houston a defendant exists at your campus.
- You own fraternity houses.
- You have oversight power.
- You know hazing happens.
- You will be held accountable.
Act now — or face the same liability as UH.
📢 Enough Is Enough — It’s Time to End Hazing in Pearl River County
Pearl River County parents: You send your children to college expecting them to be safe. You trust universities to protect them. You believe fraternities will treat them with respect.
That trust is being betrayed.
Hazing isn’t “tradition.” It’s abuse, assault, and sometimes murder. And it’s happening near Pearl River County.
At Attorney 911, we’re fighting to end it.
- We’re holding fraternities accountable.
- We’re forcing universities to act.
- We’re winning millions for victims.
- We’re making sure this never happens to another Pearl River County family.
If your child was hazed near Pearl River County, call us. We will fight for you — and we will win.
📞 1-888-ATTY-911 | ralph@atty911.com | attorney911.com
Pearl River County hazing victims — you are not alone. We are here to help.
