🛡️ Cass County Hazing Legal Emergency Guide
Attorney 911 — Legal Emergency Lawyers™
Serving Cass County Families from Houston, Austin & Beaumont
🚨 Cass County Parents & Students: This Is Happening Near You
Hazing isn’t just a problem at big universities. It happens in Cass County institutions too. The same fraternities that waterboarded a student at University of Houston have chapters at universities near Cass County. The same negligence that hospitalized our client exists at schools your children attend.
You need to know:
- What hazing really looks like
- What to do if it happens to your child
- How to hold Cass County institutions accountable
We’re fighting this battle right now in Houston. Cass County families get the same aggressive representation.
🏢 Who We Are — Your Cass County Hazing Litigation Experts
Attorney 911 Legal Emergency Lawyers™ is a Texas-based personal injury and criminal defense firm with offices in Houston, Austin, and Beaumont. We proudly serve hazing victims and their families in Cass County and nationwide.
Why Cass County Families Choose Attorney 911
| Advantage | Details | Cass County Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| 25+ Years Courtroom Experience | Battle-tested trial attorneys | Proven expertise available for Cass County cases |
| Former Insurance Defense Insight | We know their playbook | We dismantle Cass County defendants’ defenses |
| Federal Court Admission | U.S. District Court authority | Can pursue Cass County cases in federal jurisdiction |
| Dual-State Bar Admission | Texas AND New York licensed | Strategic advantage against national fraternities |
| Se Habla Español | Bilingual staff | Cass County Spanish-speaking families welcome |
| Nationwide Hazing Expertise | Currently litigating $10M UH hazing case | Same strategies available for Cass County victims |
🔥 The Hazing Crisis in Cass County
This Happened in Houston. It Happens in Cass County Too.
On November 21, 2025, we filed a $10 million lawsuit against Pi Kappa Phi fraternity and University of Houston for hazing that hospitalized our client, Leonel Bermudez.
What happened to him:
- Waterboarded with a garden hose
- Forced to do 500 squats until he collapsed
- Struck with wooden paddles
- Forced to eat until vomiting
- Hospitalized for 4 days with kidney failure
The same fraternities operate at universities near Cass County. The same hazing culture exists. Cass County students face the same risks.
📚 What Cass County Parents Need to Know About Hazing
Hazing Isn’t “Tradition” — It’s Abuse
Hazing includes:
- Forced alcohol consumption
- Extreme physical exercise
- Sleep deprivation
- Waterboarding and simulated drowning
- Beating with paddles or other objects
- Sexual humiliation
- Psychological torture
- Forced eating until vomiting
Medical consequences:
- Rhabdomyolysis (muscle breakdown) — like our client
- Kidney failure — like our client
- Alcohol poisoning
- Traumatic brain injury
- Death
Universities Near Cass County Have Hazing Too
While we can’t name specific incidents without verified evidence, we know that:
- National fraternities like Pi Kappa Phi, Sigma Alpha Epsilon, and Pi Kappa Alpha have chapters at universities near Cass County
- These same organizations have paid millions in hazing settlements nationwide
- Hazing happens in fraternities, sororities, sports teams, marching bands, and clubs at Cass County area schools
- Universities near Cass County face the same oversight failures as UH
⚖️ Your Legal Rights as a Cass County Hazing Victim
Cass County Families Can Sue for Hazing
You have the right to compensation for:
- Medical bills (past and future)
- Pain and suffering
- Emotional distress
- Lost wages
- Academic disruption
- Permanent injuries
Who can be sued:
- The local fraternity/sorority chapter
- The national organization
- The university
- Individual members who participated
- Housing corporations
Consent Is Not a Defense in Texas
Texas law says: You cannot consent to hazing. Even if your child “agreed” to participate, the law says consent doesn’t matter.
💰 Hazing Cases Win Millions — Cass County Victims Can Too
Recent Hazing Verdicts & Settlements
| Case | University | Fraternity | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stone Foltz | Bowling Green State | Pi Kappa Alpha | $10.1 million |
| Maxwell Gruver | Louisiana State | Phi Delta Theta | $6.1 million jury verdict |
| Timothy Piazza | Penn State | Beta Theta Pi | $110+ million (estimated) |
| Leonel Bermudez | University of Houston | Pi Kappa Phi | $10 million lawsuit pending |
These same results are possible for Cass County victims.
📋 What to Do If Your Child Is Hazed in Cass County
Immediate Action Steps
- Get medical attention immediately — Document all injuries
- Preserve all evidence — Texts, photos, videos, social media
- Do NOT talk to the fraternity/sorority or university alone
- Do NOT post on social media about the incident
- Contact Attorney 911 immediately — 1-888-ATTY-911
Evidence to Preserve
| Evidence Type | What to Save |
|---|---|
| Medical Records | Hospital records, doctor notes, therapy records |
| Photos/Videos | Injuries, hazing locations, activities |
| Communications | Texts, GroupMe, Snapchat, Instagram DMs |
| Witnesses | Names and contact info of other victims/witnesses |
| Documents | Pledge manuals, schedules, rules |
| Financial | Medical bills, lost wages, tuition expenses |
📞 Cass County Hazing Victims — Call Now
Legal Emergency Hotline: 1-888-ATTY-911 (24/7)
Email: ralph@atty911.com
Website: attorney911.com
We Serve Cass County Families
- Video consultations available
- We travel to Cass County for depositions and meetings
- Contingency fee — $0 upfront, we don’t get paid unless you win
- Bilingual services available — Se habla español
❓ Frequently Asked Questions from Cass County Families
Q: Can we sue if the hazing happened at a school outside Cass County?
A: Yes. We represent hazing victims nationwide. Distance is not a barrier to justice.
Q: What if my child is afraid of retaliation?
A: We protect our clients. Many hazing victims fear speaking out — we understand and will advocate for you.
Q: How much does it cost to hire you?
A: $0 upfront. We work on contingency — we only get paid if we win your case.
Q: What if the fraternity says “it was just tradition”?
A: “Tradition” is not a legal defense. Hazing is illegal and can be prosecuted criminally.
Q: Can we sue the university even if they didn’t know?
A: Yes. Universities have a duty to protect students. If they failed to implement proper oversight, they can be liable.
Q: What if my child participated in some activities?
A: Consent is not a defense under Texas law. Even if your child participated, the organization is still liable.
🎯 Our Message to Cass County Fraternities & Universities
To fraternities operating near Cass County:
We are watching. The same legal strategies that secured $10+ million verdicts nationwide apply to your chapter. If you haze students in Cass County, we will find every liable entity.
To universities near Cass County:
The same institutional negligence that made University of Houston a defendant exists at your campus. Act now or face the same accountability.
To national organizations with Cass County chapters:
We track your house corporations, your alumni chapters, your insurance structures. When hazing happens, we already know who to sue.
🏆 Why Cass County Families Trust Attorney 911
Proven Results for Hazing Victims
- Currently litigating $10 million hazing lawsuit against Pi Kappa Phi and University of Houston
- Experience with rhabdomyolysis cases, Kappa Sigma litigation, Texas A&M hazing cases
- Former insurance defense attorneys — we know how they’ll try to deny your claim
- Federal court authority — can pursue cases nationwide
- Dual-state bar admission — strategic advantage against national organizations
Testimonials from Clients We’ve Helped
“Consistent communication and not one time did I call and not get a clear answer regarding my case.” — Dame Haskett
“One company said they would not accept my case. Then I got a call from Manginello and they said that they would take it. And in the next few months I got a call to pick up this handsome check.” — Donald Wilcox
“This place feels like having a family over your case. And communication with you every step of the way. That’s how you know you’re in good hands.” — Kiwi Potato
🚀 Take Action Now — Protect Your Cass County Child
Hazing is happening at schools near Cass County. The same fraternities that waterboarded our client operate in your area. The same negligence exists at your local universities.
If your child has been hazed:
- Call us immediately — 1-888-ATTY-911
- Preserve all evidence
- Do NOT talk to the organization alone
- Let us handle the fight
We will travel to Cass County. We will fight for your family. We will hold them accountable.
📞 Cass County Hazing Legal Emergency Hotline: 1-888-ATTY-911
Email: ralph@atty911.com
Website: attorney911.com
Attorney 911 — We don’t just talk about hazing. We’re fighting it right now.