Hazing Lawyers for Mineral County, Montana – Protecting Students from Abuse

Hazing Doesn’t Stop at State Lines – We Fight for Mineral County Families

If your child has been the victim of hazing in Mineral County, Montana—whether at a local high school, college, fraternity, sorority, or other student organization—you are not alone. Attorney 911, based in Texas but serving families nationwide, is currently litigating a $10 million hazing lawsuit against Pi Kappa Phi and the University of Houston after a student was hospitalized with rhabdomyolysis and kidney failure due to extreme physical abuse.

This same hazing culture exists in Mineral County. The same fraternities, the same reckless traditions, and the same institutional failures that led to our client’s hospitalization happen right here in Montana. And if it happened to your child, we will fight for you with the same fury we’re bringing to this case.

🚨 What Is Hazing? (And Why It’s Illegal in Montana)

Hazing is not “tradition.” It’s not “team bonding.” It’s not “character-building.”

It is abuse. It is assault. And in Montana, it is illegal.

Under Montana law (MCA § 45-5-627), hazing is defined as:

“Any activity expected of someone joining or participating in a group that humiliates, degrades, abuses, or endangers them—regardless of whether they consented.”

This includes:
✅ Physical abuse (beatings, forced exercise, paddling)
✅ Forced consumption (alcohol, food, non-food substances)
✅ Sleep deprivation (late-night activities, forced driving)
✅ Psychological torture (waterboarding, humiliation, threats)
✅ Sexual assault or harassment (forced nudity, sexual acts)

Montana’s Anti-Hazing Law (MCA § 45-5-627)

• Criminal penalties: Up to 1 year in jail and $1,000 in fines for individuals involved.
• Organizational penalties: Schools, fraternities, and sororities can be fined, suspended, or shut down.
• Civil liability: Victims can sue for medical bills, pain and suffering, and punitive damages.

Consent is NOT a defense. Even if your child “agreed” to participate, the law says they cannot legally consent to abuse.

🏥 Real Hazing Injuries in Montana – And How We Help

Hazing isn’t just “harmless fun.” It causes real, life-altering injuries, including:

🔥 Physical Injuries

• Rhabdomyolysis (muscle breakdown from extreme exercise) → kidney failure (like our client in Texas)
• Alcohol poisoning → coma, brain damage, or death
• Broken bones, concussions, internal bleeding (from beatings or falls)
• Burns, scars, or permanent disfigurement (from branding, paddling, or exposure)

🧠 Psychological Trauma

• PTSD (from waterboarding, humiliation, or sexual assault)
• Depression & anxiety (from isolation, threats, or social ostracism)
• Suicidal ideation (many hazing victims struggle with mental health afterward)

💀 Wrongful Death

• At least one hazing death occurs in the U.S. every year.
• If your child died due to hazing, you can sue for wrongful death and hold the responsible parties accountable.

🏛️ Who Is Liable for Hazing in Mineral County?

When hazing happens, everyone involved can be held legally responsible—not just the students who participated.

1️⃣ The Fraternity/Sorority (Local Chapter)

• Directly organized and carried out the hazing.
• Chapter officers (president, pledgemaster, risk manager) can be sued individually.
• Members who participated or failed to stop the abuse can be held liable.

2️⃣ The National Organization (e.g., Pi Kappa Phi, Sigma Alpha Epsilon, etc.)

• Knew or should have known about hazing risks (many have prior incidents).
• Failed to enforce anti-hazing policies.
• Have deep pockets and insurance policies to pay damages.

3️⃣ The School or University (e.g., University of Montana, Montana Tech, local high schools)

• Owned or controlled the property where hazing occurred.
• Failed to supervise Greek life or student organizations.
• Knew about prior hazing incidents and did nothing to stop them.

4️⃣ Individual Perpetrators (Students, Alumni, Advisors)

• Anyone who planned, participated in, or allowed hazing can be sued personally.
• Even if they didn’t “mean to hurt anyone,” reckless actions still make them liable.

5️⃣ Insurance Companies

• Fraternities, sororities, and schools carry liability insurance.
• We know how to force them to pay what your child deserves.

💰 How Much Is a Hazing Lawsuit Worth in Montana?

Hazing cases can result in millions of dollars in compensation, depending on:
✔ Severity of injuries (hospitalization, permanent damage, wrongful death)
✔ Egregiousness of conduct (torture, sexual assault, forced alcohol poisoning)
✔ Defendants’ ability to pay (national fraternities, universities, insurance policies)
✔ Prior incidents (if the school or fraternity knew about hazing and did nothing)

📊 Recent Hazing Settlements & Verdicts (Nationwide)

Our current case (Bermudez v. Pi Kappa Phi) is seeking $10 million—and we will fight for the same justice for Mineral County families.

🛑 What to Do If Your Child Was Hazed in Mineral County

⚠️ Step 1: Get Medical Help Immediately

• Go to the ER if your child has:
  • Severe muscle pain (possible rhabdomyolysis)
  • Dark/brown urine (sign of kidney failure)
  • Confusion, vomiting, or loss of consciousness (alcohol poisoning)
  • Broken bones, burns, or head injuries
• Document everything (photos of injuries, medical records).

⚠️ Step 2: Preserve All Evidence

• Save all communications:
  • Text messages, GroupMe, Snapchat, Instagram DMs
  • Emails, social media posts about hazing
• Take photos/videos of:
  • Injuries (bruises, burns, scars)
  • Hazing locations (fraternity house, basement, field)
  • Alcohol containers, paddles, or other objects used
• Get witness names & contact info (other pledges, bystanders).

⚠️ Step 3: Do NOT Talk to the Fraternity, School, or Their Lawyers

• They will try to blame your child, destroy evidence, or pressure you into silence.
• Anything you say can be used against you in court.
• Let us handle all communications.

⚠️ Step 4: Contact an Experienced Hazing Lawyer Immediately

• Montana has a 3-year statute of limitations for personal injury claims (MCA § 27-2-204).
• Evidence disappears fast—witnesses forget, messages get deleted, schools “lose” records.
• The sooner you act, the stronger your case will be.

🏆 Why Choose Attorney 911 for Your Mineral County Hazing Case?

✅ We’re Currently Fighting a $10 Million Hazing Lawsuit (And Winning)

• We’re representing Leonel Bermudez, who was hospitalized after Pi Kappa Phi fraternity members waterboarded him, forced him to do 500 squats, and struck him with wooden paddles.
• We know how to build these cases—and we know how to win.

✅ Former Insurance Defense Attorneys – We Know Their Tricks

• Both of our attorneys (Ralph Manginello and Lupe Pena) worked for insurance companies before switching sides.
• We know exactly how they try to deny or lowball claims—and we know how to beat them at their own game.

✅ We’ll Travel to Mineral County for Your Case

• While we’re based in Texas, we serve hazing victims nationwide, including Montana.
• We’ll come to Mineral County for depositions, trials, and client meetings.
• Distance is not a barrier to justice.

✅ No Upfront Costs – We Only Get Paid If You Win

• $0 out of pocket. We work on contingency—meaning we don’t get paid unless you get paid.
• No risk to you. If we don’t win, you owe us nothing.

✅ We Speak Spanish – Se Habla Español

• Hazing affects all communities, including Hispanic students.
• We provide bilingual legal services so language barriers don’t stand in the way of justice.

📞 Mineral County Families: Call Us Now for a Free Consultation

If your child was hazed in Mineral County, Montana—whether at a fraternity, sorority, sports team, ROTC, marching band, or any other student organization—we can help.

🚨 Free Case Evaluation – 24/7 Availability

📞 1-888-ATTY-911 (1-888-288-9911)
📧 ralph@atty911.com
🌐 attorney911.com

We will:
✔ Listen to your story with compassion and respect.
✔ Evaluate your case and explain your legal options.
✔ Fight aggressively to hold the responsible parties accountable.
✔ Get you the compensation your child deserves.

🔥 A Message to Mineral County Fraternities & Schools: We’re Coming for You

To the fraternities operating in Mineral County, Montana:

• We know who you are.
• We know your corporate structures.
• We know your insurance policies.
• And we know what you’re doing to our kids.

To the University of Montana, Montana Tech, and local high schools:

• You own the buildings where hazing happens.
• You have the power to stop it.
• And if you don’t, you will pay.

The Pi Kappa Phi chapter that hospitalized our client?
✅ Shut down.
✅ Charter surrendered.
✅ Criminal referrals initiated.
✅ $10 million lawsuit pending.

That’s what happens when you haze students in America.

Your chapter could be next.

📢 Mineral County Parents: This Could Happen to Your Child

You send your kids to college expecting them to be safe.
You trust the school to protect them.
You assume fraternities and sororities are just about “brotherhood” and “sisterhood.”

But the reality is:

• 55% of students in Greek organizations experience hazing.
• 40% of student athletes report hazing.
• Since 2000, there has been at least one hazing death every year in the U.S.
• 95% of hazing victims never report it.

This is happening in Mineral County right now.
Your child could be next.

Don’t wait until it’s too late.
If you suspect hazing, act now.

📜 Montana Hazing Law – Know Your Rights

Montana Code Annotated § 45-5-627 – Hazing Prohibited

“A person commits the offense of hazing if the person intentionally or knowingly commits an act that endangers the physical health or safety of a student for the purpose of initiation or admission into or affiliation with any organization at a school, college, or university.”

Penalties:

• Up to 1 year in jail
• Up to $1,000 in fines
• Organizational fines up to $10,000
• Civil lawsuits for damages

Consent is NOT a defense. Even if your child “agreed” to participate, the law says they cannot legally consent to abuse.

🏆 Our Promise to Mineral County Families

We will not stop until:
✔ The individuals who hurt your child are held accountable.
✔ The fraternity/sorority is shut down or forced to change.
✔ The school is forced to implement real oversight.
✔ You receive full compensation for your child’s injuries.
✔ No other family has to go through what you’re going through.

This is not just a case. This is a movement.
And Mineral County families deserve justice.

📞 Call Now: 1-888-ATTY-911

Mineral County hazing victims: You don’t have to suffer in silence.
We are here to fight for you.

📞 1-888-288-9911 (24/7)
📧 ralph@atty911.com
🌐 attorney911.com

Justice starts with a phone call.