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February 24, 2026 9 min read
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πŸ›‘οΈ Hazing Victims in Curry County, New Mexico: Your Legal Rights and How We Can Help

🚨 Hazing Doesn’t Stop at State Lines β€” Neither Does Justice

If you or your child has been a victim of hazing in Curry County, New Mexico, you’re not alone. The same fraternities, sororities, and organizations that have been exposed for dangerous hazing practices in Texas and across the nation operate right here in New Mexico. What happened to Leonel Bermudez at the University of Houston β€” waterboarding, forced exercise until kidney failure, and physical abuse β€” is happening at institutions near Curry County right now.

At Attorney 911, we are actively litigating a $10 million hazing lawsuit against Pi Kappa Phi and the University of Houston. This isn’t just a case β€” it’s a movement to end hazing culture and hold institutions accountable. Curry County families deserve the same aggressive representation we’re bringing to Texas.

πŸ“ž Call us now at 1-888-ATTY-911 β€” free, confidential consultation for Curry County hazing victims.

πŸ” What Is Hazing? Curry County Parents Need to Know

Hazing is not harmless tradition. It’s not team-building. It’s not “just part of college.”

Under New Mexico law and most state laws, hazing includes:

βœ… Physical abuse β€” beatings, paddling, branding, forced exercise to exhaustion
βœ… Forced consumption β€” alcohol, drugs, food until vomiting
βœ… Psychological torture β€” humiliation, degradation, sleep deprivation
βœ… Sexual abuse β€” forced nudity, sexual acts, carrying sexual objects
βœ… Waterboarding/drowning β€” simulated drowning (a form of torture)
βœ… Servitude β€” forced cleaning, driving, errands for members

In Curry County and across New Mexico, hazing is illegal β€” and it’s often criminal.

πŸ’” The Hazing Crisis in Curry County and Beyond

The Case That Shows What’s Happening Near Curry County

Leonel Bermudez wasn’t even a student at the University of Houston yet. He was a “ghost rush” β€” a prospective member expected to transfer for the Spring 2026 semester. And yet, Pi Kappa Phi subjected him to:

  • Waterboarding with a garden hose β€” simulated drowning
  • Forced to eat until vomiting β€” then forced to keep exercising
  • 500 squats, 100 pushups, bear crawls, 100-yard crawls β€” until he collapsed
  • Struck with wooden paddles
  • Humiliated β€” forced to carry sexual objects, strip in cold weather
  • Sleep deprived β€” forced to drive fraternity members at all hours

The result? He was hospitalized for three nights and four days with rhabdomyolysis and acute kidney failure.

This happened in Texas. But the same fraternities operate near Curry County. The same negligence exists at New Mexico institutions. And the same culture of silence protects the abusers.

πŸ“ž If this sounds familiar, call us now: 1-888-ATTY-911

πŸ›οΈ Who Is Liable for Hazing in Curry County?

When hazing happens, everyone who participated or allowed it is responsible. In our Pi Kappa Phi case, we’re suing:

Defendant Why They’re Liable
Local Chapter Directly organized and conducted hazing
National Organization Knew about “hazing crisis” but failed to stop it
University/College Failed to supervise; owned the property where hazing occurred
Chapter Officers Leadership responsibility; directed activities
Individual Members Participated in hazing; failed to stop it
Alumni/Hosts Allowed hazing at their homes
Insurance Companies Coverage for institutional liability

Curry County families: The same defendants exist at New Mexico institutions. We know how to hold them accountable.

πŸ’° What Is Your Curry County Hazing Case Worth?

Hazing cases result in multi-million dollar settlements and verdicts. Our $10 million demand in the Pi Kappa Phi case is supported by precedent:

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

Your Curry County hazing case could include compensation for:

πŸ’΅ Medical bills β€” hospital stays, surgeries, therapy
πŸ’΅ Future medical care β€” ongoing treatment, potential dialysis/transplant
πŸ’΅ Lost wages β€” time missed from work or school
πŸ’΅ Pain and suffering β€” physical and emotional trauma
πŸ’΅ Punitive damages β€” to punish egregious conduct

Curry County families: You don’t pay us unless we win. $0 upfront. We take the risk, you get the justice.

πŸ“‹ What Should Curry County Families Do Right Now?

Step 1: Get Medical Attention

  • Even if injuries seem minor, get checked immediately
  • Document everything β€” hospital records are critical evidence

Step 2: Preserve All Evidence

  • Take photos/videos of injuries at all stages
  • Save all communications β€” texts, social media, GroupMe, emails
  • Write down everything β€” dates, times, what happened, who was there
  • Get witness names and contact info

Step 3: Do NOT Talk to the Organization or Their Lawyers

  • Do not give statements to fraternity/sorority leaders
  • Do not sign anything from the university or organization
  • Do not post on social media about the incident
  • Anything you say can be used against you

Step 4: Call Attorney 911 Immediately

πŸ“ž 1-888-ATTY-911 β€” available 24/7 for Curry County hazing victims
πŸ“§ ralph@atty911.com

We will:

  • Protect your rights
  • Preserve evidence
  • Handle all communications with defendants
  • Fight for maximum compensation

πŸŽ“ Why Curry County Families Choose Attorney 911

βœ… We’re Fighting This Battle Right Now

We are actively litigating a $10 million hazing lawsuit against Pi Kappa Phi and the University of Houston. We know how to win. Curry County families get the same aggressive representation.

βœ… We Know the Playbook β€” We Used to Defend It

Both of our attorneys used to work for insurance companies. We know exactly how they try to minimize claims. Now we use that knowledge to maximize your compensation.

βœ… We Serve Curry County β€” No Matter Where You Are

While we’re based in Texas, we represent hazing victims nationwide, including Curry County. We offer:

  • Video consultations β€” meet with us remotely
  • Travel commitment β€” we come to Curry County for depositions and trials
  • Federal court authority β€” we can pursue cases across state lines

βœ… $0 Upfront β€” You Pay Nothing Unless We Win

We work on contingency β€” no fees unless we recover compensation for you. Curry County families pay nothing out of pocket.

βœ… We Speak Your Language β€” Literally

Se habla espaΓ±ol. We provide comprehensive legal services to Spanish-speaking clients, eliminating language barriers to justice.

πŸ”₯ The Message to Fraternities Near Curry County: We Are Watching

To the fraternities and sororities operating near Curry County:

We are Attorney 911. We are Ralph Manginello and Lupe Pena. And we are coming for every institution, every national organization, and every individual who thinks they can torture our kids and walk away.

Pi Kappa Phi, Sigma Alpha Epsilon, Pi Kappa Alpha, Phi Delta Theta, Beta Theta Pi β€” if your chapter operates near Curry County, know this:

  • We track your house corporations
  • We track your alumni chapters
  • We track your national insurance structures
  • We know your hazing death records
  • And we will pursue every liable entity

The Beta Nu chapter at UH? Shut down after our lawsuit. Your chapter could be next.

πŸ“’ Enough Is Enough β€” Curry County Families, It’s Time to Act

Leonel Bermudez’s mother rushed him to the hospital with kidney failure. She didn’t know what was happening to her son until it was almost too late.

Curry County parents: You send your children to college expecting them to be safe. That trust is being betrayed.

If your child has been hazed in Curry County or at any New Mexico institution, we can help. We will fight for you. We will hold them accountable. And we will make sure this never happens to another Curry County family.

πŸ“ž Call us now at 1-888-ATTY-911
πŸ“§ Email: ralph@atty911.com
🌐 Visit: attorney911.com

Curry County hazing victims: You are not alone. We are Attorney 911. We are your legal emergency responders.

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