🚨 Hazing Victims in Slope County, North Dakota: You Are Not Alone
If you or your child has been hazed at a fraternity, sorority, sports team, or student organization near Slope County, North Dakota — we can help.
At Attorney 911, we are actively fighting a $10 million hazing lawsuit against Pi Kappa Phi fraternity and the University of Houston after a student was hospitalized with kidney failure from extreme physical abuse, waterboarding, and forced consumption. The same fraternities operate near Slope County. The same hazing happens at North Dakota institutions. And we will bring the same aggressive legal representation to Slope County families.
Slope County parents: Your child trusted these organizations. That trust was betrayed. We understand the pain, the fear, and the anger you’re feeling. We’re here to help you turn that pain into accountability — and justice.
🔥 This Is Happening in Slope County Too
You may think hazing is just a problem in big cities or other states. It’s not. Hazing happens right here in North Dakota — at universities near Slope County, in student organizations, in Greek life, on sports teams, in clubs.
The same national fraternities that waterboarded our client operate chapters near Slope County. The same “traditions” that sent our client to the hospital with kidney failure exist at North Dakota institutions. The same negligence that allowed this to happen in Texas exists at universities near Slope County.
If your child is pledging a fraternity or sorority near Slope County, they face the same risks.
⚠️ What Is Hazing? (It’s Not What You Think)
Hazing isn’t just “boys being boys” or “harmless pranks.” It’s abuse. It’s assault. It’s torture.
In our current case, hazing included:
- Waterboarding with a garden hose (simulated drowning — considered torture by the U.S. government)
- Forced to do 500 squats and 100 pushups until muscles broke down, causing rhabdomyolysis and kidney failure
- Struck with wooden paddles
- Forced to consume milk, hot dogs, and peppercorns until vomiting, then forced to keep running
- Hog-tied on a table with an object in their mouth for over an hour
- Sleep deprivation — forced to drive fraternity members at all hours
- Threats of physical punishment and expulsion for non-compliance
This is not hazing. This is torture. This is assault. This is happening near Slope County.
🏥 The Medical Consequences Are Real
Our client was hospitalized for 3 nights and 4 days with:
- Severe rhabdomyolysis — muscle breakdown that can be fatal
- Acute kidney failure — life-threatening complication
- Very high creatine kinase levels — lab confirmation of muscle damage
- Brown urine — classic sign of muscle breakdown (myoglobin in urine)
- Inability to walk or move — severe muscle damage
Hazing can cause:
- Alcohol poisoning
- Traumatic brain injury
- Hypothermia or heat stroke
- Cardiac arrest
- Permanent kidney damage
- Death
In North Dakota, hazing has already claimed lives. You don’t have to look far to find stories of students who died or were permanently injured from hazing. Slope County families deserve to know the risks.
🏛️ Who Is Responsible? (Everyone)
When hazing happens, everyone who participated or allowed it is responsible.
In our lawsuit, we are suing:
- The local fraternity chapter — for directly organizing and conducting hazing
- The national fraternity organization — for failing to supervise despite knowing about “a hazing crisis”
- The university — for owning the fraternity house and failing to protect students despite prior incidents
- Individual members — for participating in and facilitating the abuse
The same liability applies to hazing near Slope County. If your child was hazed at a North Dakota university, we will pursue:
- The local chapter
- The national organization
- The university or college
- Every individual who participated
💰 Why $10 Million? (Because That’s What It Takes to Stop Them)
We’re seeking $10 million for our client because that’s what it takes to send a message. That’s what it takes to make fraternities, sororities, and universities actually change.
Precedent proves it works:
- $10.1 million — Stone Foltz (Pi Kappa Alpha, Bowling Green State, 2021)
- $6.1 million jury verdict — Maxwell Gruver (Phi Delta Theta, LSU, 2017)
- $110+ million — Timothy Piazza (Beta Theta Pi, Penn State, 2017)
Slope County families deserve the same justice. If your child was hazed at a North Dakota institution, we will fight for maximum compensation to cover:
- Medical bills (past, present, and future)
- Therapy for PTSD, anxiety, and depression
- Lost wages and future earning capacity
- Pain and suffering
- Punitive damages — to punish the wrongdoers and prevent future abuse
📞 Slope County Families: Call Us Now — It’s Free
If your child has been hazed near Slope County, North Dakota — call us immediately.
📞 1-888-ATTY-911 (24/7)
📧 ralph@atty911.com
Free consultation. No upfront cost. We don’t get paid unless you win.
We serve hazing victims nationwide, including Slope County, North Dakota. Distance is not a barrier. We offer:
- Video consultations
- Remote case management
- Willingness to travel to Slope County for depositions and trials
🚨 What Slope County Families Should Do Right Now
If Your Child Has Been Hazed:
- Get medical attention immediately — Even if they seem “fine,” some injuries (like rhabdomyolysis) don’t appear right away.
- Preserve all evidence — Photos of injuries, screenshots of texts/GroupMe/Snapchat, witness names.
- Do NOT talk to the organization — They will try to control the narrative and intimidate witnesses.
- Do NOT post on social media — Anything you post can be used against you.
- Call us immediately — 1-888-ATTY-911 — We’ll guide you through the next steps.
If You’re Worried About Your Child Pledging:
- Ask questions — What activities are involved in pledging? Are there any “traditions” they can’t talk about?
- Look for warning signs — Sudden secrecy, exhaustion, unexplained injuries, changes in behavior.
- Talk to them about hazing — Make sure they know it’s not normal, not required, and not legal.
- Know the law — In North Dakota, consent is not a defense to hazing. Even if your child “agrees” to participate, it’s still illegal.
- Have our number ready — 1-888-ATTY-911 — If something happens, call us immediately.
📚 Slope County Parents: Know Your Rights
North Dakota Hazing Law
North Dakota Century Code § 15.1-19-27 defines hazing as:
Any activity which recklessly or intentionally endangers the mental or physical health or safety of a student for the purpose of initiation, admission into, affiliation with, or as a condition for continued membership in a group or organization.
Penalties:
- Hazing is a Class B misdemeanor in North Dakota
- Can result in jail time and fines
- Organizations can be fined and lose recognition
Important: Consent is not a defense. Even if your child “agreed” to participate, the hazing is still illegal.
⚖️ Civil Liability for Hazing in North Dakota
In addition to criminal charges, hazing victims in North Dakota can sue for:
- Negligence — Failure to protect students
- Assault and battery — Intentional harmful contact
- Intentional infliction of emotional distress — Extreme and outrageous conduct causing severe distress
- Premises liability — If hazing occurred on property owned or controlled by the university
- Wrongful death — If hazing results in death
Damages can include:
- Medical expenses
- Pain and suffering
- Emotional distress
- Lost wages
- Punitive damages
🎯 Why Slope County Families Choose Attorney 911
1. 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. This isn’t theoretical — we’re in the courtroom right now. Slope County families get the same aggressive representation.
2. We Know How to Win Against Big Institutions
We’ve taken on:
- Universities — In our current case, University of Houston owns the fraternity house where hazing occurred.
- National fraternities — Pi Kappa Phi has 150+ chapters and millions in assets.
- Insurance companies — As former insurance defense attorneys, we know how they think and how to beat them.
Slope County families: When you hire us, you’re not just getting lawyers — you’re getting former insiders who know how the other side operates.
3. We Have the Resources to Fight
Hazing cases require:
- Medical experts to explain injuries
- Hazing culture experts to explain the dynamics
- Investigators to gather evidence
- Economic experts to calculate damages
We have the resources to build a winning case for Slope County families.
4. We Travel to Slope County
We understand that Slope County families may not be able to travel to Texas. That’s why we offer:
- Video consultations — Meet with us remotely
- Remote case management — We handle everything electronically
- Willingness to travel — We will come to Slope County for depositions, trials, and client meetings
5. We Don’t Get Paid Unless You Win
Hazing cases are taken on contingency — that means:
- $0 upfront — You pay nothing to hire us
- $0 out of pocket — We cover all case expenses
- We only get paid if you win — Our fee comes from the settlement or verdict
Slope County families: You have nothing to lose by calling us.
6. We Understand the Culture
Our attorneys have experience with:
- Greek life dynamics
- University administrative processes
- The pressures students face
- The fear of retaliation
We know how to protect our clients while building a strong case.
🏆 Our Track Record of Results
- $10 million lawsuit — Currently litigating against Pi Kappa Phi and University of Houston
- Multi-million dollar settlements — In personal injury and wrongful death cases
- Former insurance defense attorneys — We know how to dismantle their defenses
- Federal court authority — Can pursue cases nationwide
- Dual-state bar admission — Texas and New York
Slope County families: We have the experience, the resources, and the determination to win for you.
📢 To Fraternities and Sororities Near Slope County: We Are Watching
To Pi Kappa Phi, Sigma Alpha Epsilon, Kappa Sigma, and every other Greek organization with chapters near Slope County:
We are watching. We know your corporate structures. We know your insurance policies. We know your history.
If your chapter hazes students near Slope County, we will sue you.
- We will sue the chapter.
- We will sue the national organization.
- We will sue the housing corporation.
- We will sue every individual member who participated.
- We will pursue every insurance policy that provides coverage.
- We will seek punitive damages to send a message.
You had your chance to fix this culture. Andrew Coffey died at Pi Kappa Phi in 2017. Leonel Bermudez was hospitalized in 2025. Eight years. Same fraternity. Same negligence. You chose not to act.
Now we will act for you.
🏛️ To Universities Near Slope County: You Own the Problem
To the University of North Dakota, Dickinson State University, Minot State University, Bismarck State College, and every other institution near Slope County:
You own the fraternity houses. You collect the rent. You have the power to inspect, regulate, and shut down dangerous chapters.
When you fail to act, you are complicit.
- In 2017, a student was hospitalized from hazing at University of Houston.
- In 2025, another student was hospitalized from hazing at the same university.
- Eight years. Same failure.
Slope County families: If your university failed to protect your child, we will hold them accountable.
📞 Slope County Families: Call Now — Before It’s Too Late
Time is not on your side.
- Evidence disappears
- Witnesses forget
- Statutes of limitations expire
In North Dakota, you typically have 2 years to file a lawsuit. Don’t wait until it’s too late.
📞 1-888-ATTY-911 (24/7)
📧 ralph@atty911.com
Free consultation. No obligation. No upfront cost.
🚨 If You’re Being Hazed Right Now — Here’s What to Do
If you’re a student near Slope County being hazed right now:
- Get to safety — Remove yourself from the situation immediately.
- Go to the hospital — Even if you feel “fine,” get checked out. Some injuries (like rhabdomyolysis) don’t appear right away.
- Preserve evidence — Take photos of injuries, save all texts/GroupMe/Snapchat messages, get witness names.
- Do NOT talk to the organization — They will try to intimidate you and control the narrative.
- Do NOT post on social media — Anything you post can be used against you.
- Call us immediately — 1-888-ATTY-911 — We’ll help you take the next steps.
You are not alone. We believe you. We will protect you.
📚 Resources for Slope County Families
North Dakota Hazing Laws:
- North Dakota Century Code § 15.1-19-27 — Defines hazing and penalties
- North Dakota Century Code § 15.1-19-28 — Reporting requirements
National Resources:
- HazingPrevention.org — Education and prevention resources
- StopHazing.org — Research and advocacy
- Clery Center — Campus safety information
Support for Victims:
- RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network) — 1-800-656-HOPE (4673)
- National Suicide Prevention Lifeline — 988
- Crisis Text Line — Text HOME to 741741
❓ Frequently Asked Questions for Slope County Families
Q: My child was hazed, but they don’t want to report it. What should I do?
A: We understand the fear of retaliation and social ostracism. Many hazing victims feel pressured to stay silent. But silence protects the abusers, not the victims. We can help your child understand their rights and the legal protections available. Call us for a confidential consultation — 1-888-ATTY-911.
Q: The fraternity says my child “consented” to the activities. Is that a defense?
A: No. In North Dakota, consent is not a defense to hazing. Even if your child “agreed” to participate, the hazing is still illegal. The law explicitly states that consent does not matter.
Q: We’re in Slope County. Can you really help us?
A: Absolutely. While we’re based in Texas, we serve hazing victims nationwide. We offer:
- Video consultations
- Remote case management
- Willingness to travel to Slope County for depositions and trials
- Federal court authority to pursue your case
Distance is not a barrier to justice.
Q: How much does it cost to hire you?
A: Nothing upfront. We take hazing cases on contingency, which means:
- You pay $0 to hire us
- You pay $0 out of pocket for case expenses
- We only get paid if we win your case
- Our fee comes from the settlement or verdict
Slope County families: You have nothing to lose by calling us.
Q: What if the hazing happened off-campus?
A: It doesn’t matter. Hazing is illegal whether it happens on campus, off campus, at a fraternity house, or at a private residence. We can pursue the local chapter, the national organization, and any individuals involved.
Q: What if my child was drinking? Will that hurt their case?
A: No. Even if alcohol was involved, the organization is still responsible for:
- Providing alcohol to minors
- Forcing consumption
- Allowing dangerous activities to occur
- Failing to get medical help when needed
The focus is on the organization’s conduct, not your child’s.
Q: How long does a hazing case take?
A: Every case is different, but hazing cases typically take 12-36 months to resolve. Factors include:
- Severity of injuries
- Number of defendants
- Whether the case settles or goes to trial
We work to resolve cases as quickly as possible while maximizing compensation for our clients.
Q: What if my child is afraid of retaliation?
A: We understand. Hazing victims often fear social retaliation, academic consequences, or physical harm. We take these concerns seriously and will:
- Advise you on how to protect your child
- Work with the university to ensure their safety
- Pursue legal protections if necessary
Your child’s safety is our priority.
Q: Can we sue the university?
A: Yes, if the university failed to protect your child. This can include:
- Owning or controlling the property where hazing occurred
- Failing to supervise Greek life
- Ignoring prior hazing incidents
- Failing to enforce anti-hazing policies
In our current case, the University of Houston owns the fraternity house where hazing occurred. We are holding them accountable.
Q: What if my child signed a waiver?
A: Waivers are not enforceable for illegal activities. Hazing is illegal in North Dakota. Any waiver your child signed is not a valid defense.
📢 Final Message to Slope County Families
Slope County parents: You sent your child to college expecting them to be safe. You trusted the university. You trusted the fraternity or sorority. That trust was betrayed.
We understand the pain you’re feeling. We understand the anger. We understand the fear.
But you are not powerless. You have legal rights. You have the power to hold these institutions accountable. You have the power to protect the next student.
Call us. We’re here to help.
📞 1-888-ATTY-911 (24/7)
📧 ralph@atty911.com
Free consultation. No obligation. No upfront cost.
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