Hazing Victim Legal Representation in Wilson County, NC

Attorney 911 – Fighting for Justice Against Fraternity Abuse, University Negligence, and Systemic Hazing Culture

🚨 Hazing in Wilson County: The Crisis You Need to Know About

Hazing isn’t just a distant problem happening at big universities—it’s happening right here in Wilson County, North Carolina, and at colleges across the state. Whether your child attends Barton College, Wilson Community College, or a nearby university like East Carolina University or North Carolina State, they could be at risk.

What Is Hazing?

Hazing is any intentional, reckless, or negligent act that endangers a student’s physical or mental health for the purpose of initiation, affiliation, or maintaining membership in a student organization. It includes:

• Physical abuse (beating, paddling, forced exercise to exhaustion)
• Forced consumption (alcohol, food, or dangerous substances)
• Psychological torture (sleep deprivation, humiliation, threats)
• Sexual abuse (forced nudity, assault)
• Dangerous stunts (blindfolded activities, extreme weather exposure)

This isn’t “tradition.” It’s abuse—and it’s illegal in North Carolina.

💔 Real Hazing Cases That Could Happen in Wilson County

1. The University of Houston Pi Kappa Phi Case (2025) – $10 Million Lawsuit

What Happened:
A student at the University of Houston was hospitalized with rhabdomyolysis (muscle breakdown) and kidney failure after being subjected to extreme hazing, including:

• Waterboarding with a garden hose (simulated drowning)
• Forced to do 500 squats and 100 pushups until he collapsed
• Struck with wooden paddles
• Forced to eat until vomiting, then made to lie in vomit-soaked grass
• Another pledge lost consciousness during a workout

Result:

• The fraternity chapter was shut down immediately
• The university and national fraternity are being sued for $10 million
• This same fraternity, Pi Kappa Phi, has chapters across North Carolina—including near Wilson County

2. Stone Foltz (Bowling Green State, 2021) – $10.1 Million Settlement

A 20-year-old student died from alcohol poisoning after being forced to drink an entire bottle of bourbon during a fraternity initiation.

Result:

• $10.1 million settlement (largest public university hazing payout in Ohio history)
• Multiple fraternity members criminally convicted
• Ohio passed “Collin’s Law” to make hazing a felony

3. Max Gruver (LSU, 2017) – $6.1 Million Jury Verdict

An 18-year-old died from alcohol poisoning after being forced to drink during a “Bible Study” hazing ritual.

Result:

• $6.1 million jury verdict
• Louisiana passed the “Max Gruver Act”—making hazing a felony

4. Timothy Piazza (Penn State, 2017) – $110+ Million Settlement

A 19-year-old suffered a traumatic brain injury after falling down stairs while severely intoxicated. Fraternity members waited 12 hours to call 911.

Result:

• $110+ million settlement (one of the largest in hazing history)
• 18 fraternity members criminally charged
• Pennsylvania passed the “Timothy J. Piazza Antihazing Law”

🏛️ North Carolina Hazing Laws: What Wilson County Families Need to Know

1. North Carolina’s Anti-Hazing Statute (N.C. Gen. Stat. § 14-35)

• Hazing is a Class 2 misdemeanor (up to 60 days in jail and $1,000 fine)
• If hazing causes serious injury or death, it becomes a Class H felony (up to 25 months in prison)
• Consent is NOT a defense—even if a student “agreed” to participate, the organization can still be held liable

2. Who Can Be Sued in Wilson County Hazing Cases?

If your child was hazed in Wilson County or at a nearby university, multiple parties can be held accountable:

3. Civil Lawsuits: How Wilson County Victims Can Seek Justice

Even if criminal charges are filed, civil lawsuits allow victims to seek financial compensation for:
✅ Medical bills (hospitalization, therapy, future treatment)
✅ Pain and suffering (physical and emotional trauma)
✅ Lost wages (if hazing impacted their ability to work or study)
✅ Punitive damages (to punish the organization for reckless conduct)
✅ Wrongful death (if hazing resulted in a fatality)

🚑 What to Do If Your Child Was Hazed in Wilson County

Step 1: Seek Medical Attention Immediately

• Rhabdomyolysis (muscle breakdown), alcohol poisoning, and head injuries can be life-threatening
• Document all injuries with photos and medical records

Step 2: Preserve All Evidence

• Save all text messages, GroupMe chats, social media posts
• Take screenshots of any hazing-related communications
• Document witness names and contact information
• Do NOT delete anything—even if it seems embarrassing

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

• They will try to minimize the incident
• Anything you say can be used against you
• Refer all communications to your attorney

Step 4: Contact a Hazing Lawyer Immediately

• North Carolina has a 3-year statute of limitations for personal injury claims
• Evidence disappears quickly—act fast to preserve your case
• We offer FREE consultations for Wilson County hazing victims

Step 5: Report the Incident to Authorities

• File a police report (hazing is a crime in North Carolina)
• Report to the university’s Title IX office (if sexual abuse was involved)
• Notify the national fraternity organization

⚖️ Why Wilson County Families Choose Attorney 911

1. We’re Currently Fighting a $10 Million Hazing Lawsuit

• We represent Leonel Bermudez, who was hospitalized after Pi Kappa Phi hazing at the University of Houston
• We know how to build these cases and win
• We’re not afraid to take on universities and national fraternities

2. Former Insurance Defense Attorneys – We Know Their Playbook

• We used to defend insurance companies—now we use that knowledge to fight for victims
• We know how they lowball settlements, destroy evidence, and intimidate victims
• We won’t let them get away with it

3. Nationwide Representation – We Serve Wilson County & Beyond

• Headquartered in Houston, TX, but we represent hazing victims nationwide
• We travel to Wilson County for depositions, meetings, and trials
• We offer virtual consultations for Wilson County families

4. No Upfront Costs – You Pay Nothing Unless We Win

• We work on a contingency fee basis—you pay $0 unless we recover compensation for you
• We advance all case costs (medical records, expert witnesses, court fees)
• If we don’t win, you owe us nothing

5. Aggressive, Compassionate Representation

• We treat every client like family
• We fight for maximum compensation—not quick settlements
• We hold every responsible party accountable

📞 Wilson County Hazing Victims: Call Us Now

If your child was hazed in Wilson County or at a nearby university, you have legal rights. We can help.

📞 Call 1-888-ATTY-911 (24/7)
📧 Email ralph@atty911.com
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Free, confidential consultation. No obligation.

🎯 Fraternities & Universities in North Carolina on Notice

To Greek Organizations Operating Near Wilson County:

• Pi Kappa Phi, Sigma Alpha Epsilon, Pi Kappa Alpha, Kappa Sigma, Sigma Chi, and others—we are watching.
• The same legal strategies that won $10+ million in other states apply to your chapters.
• If your Wilson County chapter harms a student, we will sue you, your national organization, and the university.
• We already shut down the Pi Kappa Phi chapter at UH. Your chapter could be next.

To Universities Near Wilson County (Barton College, ECU, NCSU, UNC, etc.):

• You own the fraternity houses. You have the power to stop hazing.
• You knew this was happening. You failed to protect students.
• The next lawsuit could be against your institution.
• Act now—or face the same accountability as UH.

🔥 Enough Is Enough. It’s Time to End Hazing in Wilson County.

If your child was hazed, don’t stay silent. Call us today.

📞 1-888-ATTY-911
📧 ralph@atty911.com
🌐 attorney911.com

We fight for Wilson County families. We win.