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February 23, 2026 14 min read
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πŸ›‘οΈ Hazing Legal Emergency: Attorney 911 for Miller County Families

Your Child Was Hazed in Miller County. We’re Fighting This Battle Right Now β€” And We’ll Fight for You.

Headquartered in Houston, Texas β€” Serving Hazing Victims in Miller County and Nationwide

🚨 IMMEDIATE HELP FOR MILLER COUNTY HAZING VICTIMS

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Email: ralph@atty911.com
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We work on CONTINGENCY β€” $0 upfront. We don’t get paid unless you win.

πŸ“° BREAKING: This Is Happening Right Now β€” And It Could Happen in Miller County

University of Houston Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity Sued for $10 Million After Hazing Hospitalization

πŸ“… November 21, 2025 β€” Harris County, Texas

A young man accepted a bid to join Pi Kappa Phi fraternity at the University of Houston. What followed was weeks of systematic abuse, torture, and hazing that hospitalized him with severe rhabdomyolysis and kidney failure, requiring three nights and four days in the hospital.

The hazing included:

  • Waterboarding with a garden hose β€” simulated drowning
  • Forced to do 500+ squats and 100+ pushups until he collapsed
  • Struck with wooden paddles β€” physical beating
  • Forced to eat until vomiting β€” then forced to continue running
  • Another pledge lost consciousness during workouts
  • One pledge hog-tied with an object in his mouth for over an hour

This happened at a fraternity house OWNED by the University of Houston.

πŸ’‘ The same fraternities operate at universities near Miller County. The same hazing happens in Miller County. And the same negligence exists at Miller County institutions.

Attorney 911 is fighting this case RIGHT NOW. We know how to hold these institutions accountable. Miller County families get the same aggressive representation.

πŸ›οΈ Why Miller County Families Choose Attorney 911

Advantage Why It Matters for Miller County Victims
25+ Years Courtroom Experience Proven trial lawyers who win big cases
Former Insurance Defense Attorneys We know how the other side thinks β€” we used to be them
Federal Court Authority Can pursue Miller County cases in federal court
Dual-State Bar Admission Texas AND New York β€” strategic advantage against national fraternities
Se Habla EspaΓ±ol Bilingual representation for Spanish-speaking families
Nationwide Hazing Expertise Currently litigating $10M UH hazing case β€” same strategies available for Miller County
We Travel to Miller County For depositions, trials, and client meetings
Remote Consultations Video meetings available for Miller County families
Contingency Fee $0 upfront β€” we don’t get paid unless you win

🎯 What We’re Fighting For in Miller County Hazing Cases

1. Justice for Your Child

  • Physical injuries: Rhabdomyolysis, broken bones, burns, internal injuries
  • Psychological trauma: PTSD, anxiety, depression, suicidal ideation
  • Academic disruption: Failed courses, delayed graduation, lost scholarships
  • Financial hardship: Medical bills, lost wages, future earning potential

2. Accountability for the Perpetrators

  • Individual members who participated in hazing
  • Chapter officers who organized and allowed abuse
  • National organizations that failed to supervise
  • Universities that failed to protect students

3. Systemic Change to Protect Miller County Students

  • Multi-million dollar verdicts that force institutions to take hazing seriously
  • Policy changes at universities near Miller County
  • Increased oversight of Greek organizations
  • Public awareness that hazing is not “tradition” β€” it’s abuse

πŸ’° What Miller County Hazing Victims Can Recover

Economic Damages (Actual Financial Losses)

  • Medical expenses: Hospital bills, rehabilitation, future treatment
  • Lost wages: Time missed from work during recovery
  • Educational costs: Tuition for disrupted semesters, lost scholarships
  • Future earning capacity: If injuries affect career potential

Non-Economic Damages (Pain and Suffering)

  • Physical pain from hazing injuries
  • Mental anguish from abuse and trauma
  • Emotional distress from humiliation and fear
  • Loss of enjoyment of life from ongoing limitations

Punitive Damages (To Punish and Deter)

  • Awarded when conduct is egregious, reckless, or intentional
  • Designed to send a message that hazing will not be tolerated
  • Precedent cases have awarded millions in punitive damages

Recent Hazing Verdicts and Settlements:

  • $10.1 million β€” Stone Foltz (Bowling Green State, Pi Kappa Alpha)
  • $6.1 million β€” Maxwell Gruver (LSU, Phi Delta Theta)
  • $110+ million β€” Timothy Piazza (Penn State, Beta Theta Pi)

Miller County families can recover the same compensation.

πŸ“‹ What to Do If Your Child Was Hazed in Miller County

βœ… IMMEDIATE ACTION STEPS

  1. Get medical attention β€” Even if injuries seem minor, document everything
  2. Preserve all evidence β€” Texts, photos, videos, social media, witness names
  3. Do NOT talk to the fraternity, sorority, or university without legal counsel
  4. Do NOT post on social media β€” Anything you post can be used against you
  5. Call Attorney 911 immediately β€” 1-888-ATTY-911

❌ DO NOT DO THESE THINGS (They Can Ruin Your Case)

  • Delete text messages or social media posts β€” This is destruction of evidence
  • Confront the organization directly β€” They will coordinate their story
  • Sign any documents β€” You may be waiving your rights
  • Wait to take action β€” Evidence disappears, witnesses forget, statutes of limitations run

βš–οΈ Miller County Hazing Laws β€” Your Legal Rights

Texas Hazing Law (Applies to Miller County)

Texas Education Code Β§ 37.151-37.157

Definition of Hazing:

Any intentional, knowing, or reckless act that endangers the mental or physical health or safety of a student for the purpose of pledging, initiation, or maintaining membership in an organization.

This includes:

  • Physical brutality (beating, paddling, branding)
  • Forced consumption (alcohol, food, drugs)
  • Sleep deprivation
  • Exposure to the elements
  • Calisthenics that cause injury
  • Any activity that creates unreasonable risk of harm

πŸ’‘ CONSENT IS NOT A DEFENSE β€” Even if your child “agreed” to participate, the law says consent does not matter.

Criminal Penalties:

  • Class B Misdemeanor: Up to 180 days in jail, $2,000 fine
  • Class A Misdemeanor: Up to 1 year in jail, $4,000 fine (if serious bodily injury)
  • State Jail Felony: 180 days to 2 years in jail, $10,000 fine (if death)

Organizations Can Be Fined Up to $10,000 and Forfeit Property

🏒 Who Is Liable for Miller County Hazing?

1. The Local Chapter

  • Directly organized and conducted hazing activities
  • Chapter officers who directed abuse
  • Members who participated

2. The National Organization

  • Failed to supervise local chapter
  • Knew about hazing culture and did nothing
  • Failed to enforce anti-hazing policies

3. The University

  • Failed to protect students
  • Knew or should have known about hazing risks
  • Owned or controlled property where hazing occurred

4. Individual Members

  • Each person who participated in or facilitated hazing
  • Personal liability for assault, battery, negligence

5. Insurance Companies

  • National organizations and universities have liability insurance
  • These policies can pay settlements and verdicts

Attorney 911 knows how to pursue every liable party and every available insurance policy.

πŸ“ž Call Now: 1-888-ATTY-911

Free Consultation for Miller County Hazing Victims
Available 24/7 β€” We Work on Contingency ($0 Upfront)

We will:

  • Evaluate your case for free
  • Explain your legal rights
  • Preserve critical evidence
  • Handle all communications with defendants
  • Fight for maximum compensation
  • Travel to Miller County for your case

Don’t wait. Evidence disappears. Witnesses forget. Your rights expire.

πŸ”₯ The Message to Miller County Fraternities and Universities

To the fraternities operating near Miller County:
We are watching. The same legal strategies that secured $10+ million verdicts nationwide apply to your chapter.

To Pi Kappa Phi, Sigma Alpha Epsilon, Pi Kappa Alpha, and every national fraternity with chapters near Miller County:
If your chapter harms students in Miller County, we will pursue every liable entity. We already shut down the Beta Nu chapter. Your chapter could be next.

To universities in Miller County:
The same institutional negligence that made University of Houston a defendant exists at your campus. Act now or face the same accountability.

The hazing crisis ends here. Miller County families deserve justice. We will fight for it.

πŸ“š Frequently Asked Questions for Miller County Families

Q: My child was hazed, but they don’t want to report it. What should I do?

A: Many victims fear retaliation or social consequences. We can help protect your child’s identity and guide them through the process confidentially. Call us at 1-888-ATTY-911 to discuss options.

Q: The fraternity says my child “consented” to hazing. Can they still be held liable?

A: Yes. Texas law explicitly states that consent is not a defense to hazing. Even if your child agreed to participate, the fraternity can still be held legally responsible.

Q: We’re in Miller County. Can Attorney 911 handle our case from Houston?

A: Absolutely. We represent hazing victims nationwide. We offer video consultations and will travel to Miller County for depositions, trials, and client meetings. Distance is not a barrier to justice.

Q: How much does it cost to hire Attorney 911 for a Miller County hazing case?

A: $0 upfront. We work on contingency β€” we don’t get paid unless and until you win your case. There are no hourly fees or retainers.

Q: What if the hazing happened off-campus? Can we still sue the university?

A: Yes. Universities have a duty to protect students from foreseeable harm, whether on or off campus. If the university knew or should have known about hazing risks, they can be held liable.

Q: How long do we have to file a lawsuit for Miller County hazing?

A: Typically 2 years from the date of the hazing incident. However, this can vary based on specific circumstances. Do not wait β€” contact us immediately to preserve your rights.

Q: What if my child was hazed at a different university, not in Miller County?

A: We represent hazing victims nationwide. Wherever the hazing occurred, we can evaluate your case and pursue justice.

πŸ† Our Track Record: Proven Results for Hazing Victims

⚠️ Current Case: $10 Million Lawsuit Against Pi Kappa Phi and University of Houston

  • Victim: Leonel Bermudez β€” hospitalized with rhabdomyolysis and kidney failure
  • Hazing: Waterboarding, forced exercise, wooden paddles, sleep deprivation
  • Defendants: Pi Kappa Phi National, UH chapter, UH Board of Regents, individual members
  • Media Coverage: ABC13, KHOU 11, Houston Chronicle, Houston Public Media
  • Status: Lawsuit filed November 21, 2025 β€” case ongoing

πŸ’° Precedent Cases: Multi-Million Dollar Results

Case Fraternity University Outcome
Stone Foltz Pi Kappa Alpha Bowling Green State $10.1 million settlement
Maxwell Gruver Phi Delta Theta Louisiana State $6.1 million jury verdict
Timothy Piazza Beta Theta Pi Penn State $110+ million settlement

Miller County families can achieve the same results.

πŸ“ž Call Attorney 911 Now: 1-888-ATTY-911

Free Consultation for Miller County Hazing Victims
Available 24/7 β€” $0 Upfront β€” We Don’t Get Paid Unless You Win

Serving Miller County from our offices in Houston, Austin, and Beaumont
Nationwide representation for hazing victims

πŸ”— Helpful Resources for Miller County Families

πŸ“Œ Contact Information

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Serving Miller County Hazing Victims

πŸ“ž 1-888-ATTY-911 (24/7 Hazing Emergency Hotline)
πŸ“§ ralph@atty911.com
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🚨 Miller County Hazing Emergency: Act Now

Your child’s health, future, and justice are at stake.

Evidence disappears. Witnesses forget. Your rights expire.

Call Attorney 911 NOW:

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We fight for Miller County families. We win for Miller County families.

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