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🚨 Manmañågu gi Islas Marianas As Nòe: I Direchun-mu Gi Na’ån I Lihes Ya Taimanu Para U Fanågue
Familian Islas Marianas: Ti Un Påra Påra Pågo
Manmañågu gi unibetsedåt gi tatten Islas Marianas. I mismu na fratérnidåt ni’ manmañågu estudiente gi Houston yan i na’ån-ñiha gi tatten Islas Marianas. I mismu na negligénsia ni’ manmañågu i kliente-ku guaha gi unibetsedåt gi Islas Marianas. Ya ta fanaitai i batåtan este agora nai — ya ta fanaitai para i familian Islas Marianas lokkue’.
Yanggen malago’ hao na un na’ån i taotao yan i unibetsedåt ni’ manmañågu i patgon-mu gi Islas Marianas — fisikåt, sikolåhiku, pat emosionåt — guaha i direchun-mu. Guaha i direchun-mu na u na’ån i taotao yan i unibetsedåt ni’ manmañågu i patgon-mu. Guaha i direchun-mu na u fåhan kompensasion. Ya guaha i direchun-mu na u pumara este para u måtai otro na familia gi Islas Marianas.
Este I Manmañågu — Ya Manmanmanehålo Gi Tatten Islas Marianas
I Kaso Ni’ Para U Na’ån I Familian Islas Marianas Taimanu I Piligru
Gi Nobiembre 21, 2025, i abogasia-ku manmamaila’ un demanda gi $10 milyu kontra Pi Kappa Phi fratérnidåt yan i Unibetsedåt Houston despues de un estudiente manmanmanehålo gi espitåt yan fallénsi gi rinyon ginen i mañågu na estremu. Ti este lokkue’ “lalahi ha’ gi lalahi.” Este torture.
Taimanu i manmañågu ni’ manmanmanehålo Leonel Bermudez:
- Manmañågu yan hose gi tiyan — manmanmanehålo na malågo’
- Tinago’ para u fanhohoben 500 na squats yan 100+ na pushups asta ki tumohge
- Binatbat yan palo palo — assåltu fisikåt
- Tinago’ para u kånno’ asta ki manbula, ya despues para u fanhohoben lokkue’
- Bindise’ gi meppa’ gi lamasa yan un objeto gi guihan-ña
- Manmanmanehålo yan chinechen — tinago’ para u kåndo’ i miembron fratérnidåt gi ora todo
- Manmanmanehålo yan ame’na yanggen ti siña u kumple
I resultådu:
- Rhabdomyolysis — i músculos-ña manbula
- Fallénsi agudu gi rinyon — kondision manmanmanehålo
- 3 puenge, 4 dia gi espitåt para u lalålo’ para i lina’la’-ña
Ti manmanmanehålo este gi otro na estado. Manmanmanehålo este gi Texas. Siña manmanmanehålo — yan siguru manmanmanehålo — gi unibetsedåt gi tatten Islas Marianas.
Pi Kappa Phi guaha 150+ na kapítulo gi todu i Amerikå — inkluí gi tatten Islas Marianas. I mismu na fratérnidåt. I mismu na “tradision.” I mismu na piligru.
Familian Islas Marianas: Siña Este I Patgon-mu
I Mismu Na Fratérnidåt Manmanmanehålo Gi Tatten Islas Marianas
I fratérnidåt ni’ manmanmanehålo gi kaso UH — Pi Kappa Phi, Pi Kappa Alpha, Sigma Alpha Epsilon, Phi Delta Theta, Beta Theta Pi — guaha kapítulo gi unibetsedåt gi todu i nasion, inkluí gi tatten Islas Marianas.
Estos i mismu na letrå Griego gi kampus gi Islas Marianas.
- Pi Kappa Phi manmanmanehålo $24 milyu gi asetun manmañågu gi nasion
- Pi Kappa Alpha guaha kapítulo gi unibetsedåt mås importante gi tatten Islas Marianas
- Sigma Alpha Epsilon manmanmanehålo gi manmasåsås gi mañågu
- Phi Delta Theta manmanmanehålo $6.1 milyu gi desision gi korte despues de manmasåså i Max Gruver
- Beta Theta Pi manmanmanehålo $110 milyu despues de manmasåså i Timothy Piazza
Yanggen malago’ i patgon-mu na u “pledge” gi un fratérnidåt gi tatten Islas Marianas, manmanmanehålo i mismu na piligru ni’ manmanmanehålo i kliente-ku gi Houston.
Taimanu I Manmañågu Gi Islas Marianas?
Manmañågu ti lokkue’ “inisiasion na malåte’.” Este abuso. Gi layi i lehin Texas (yan i parehu na lehis gi todu i estado), manmañågu inkluí:
| Klåsi Manmañågu | Ehemplo | Klåsi Lehis |
|---|---|---|
| Abuso Fisikåt | Binatbat, palo palo, bråndu, tinago’ para u fanhohoben asta ki tumohge | Assåltu, Bateria, Peligru Rekless |
| Tinago’ para u Konsumi | Alkohol (manbebe asta ki manbula), kånno’ (kånno’ asta ki manbula), substansia ti para kånno’ | Mañågu, Peligru Rekless |
| Manmañågu Yan Hose | Manmanmanehålo na malågo’, hose, tågo’ gi hanom | Torture, Assåltu |
| Chinechen | Tinago’ para u pumåra gi puenge, madilitre gi madrugada, chinechen | Mañågu |
| Torture Sikolåhiku | Humilasion, degradasion, abuso verbal, isolasion, ame’na | Intensional Infliction of Emotional Distress |
| Abuso Seksual | Tinago’ para u desnudu, aktus seksuåt, chumålek objeto seksuåt, assåltu seksuåt | Assåltu Seksuåt, Harassment Seksuåt |
| Eksposu | Eksposu gi tiempo månglo, eksposu gi kalentura, tinago’ gi espåsiu chiko’ | Peligru Rekless |
| Servidumbre | Tinago’ para u limpieza, kåndo’, errands para i miembron | Mañågu |
Yanggen manmanmanehålo i patgon-mu gi kualkiera na klåsi gi tatten Islas Marianas, mañågu este. Ya guaha i opcion-mu gi lehis.
Håye Manmanmanehålo Para I Manmañågu Gi Islas Marianas?
Yanggen manmanmanehålo i mañågu, måno na taotao yan institusion manmanmanehålo. Gi kaso UH, manmamaila’ kame:
| Defendånte | Taimanu Manmanmanehålo Para I Manmañågu Gi Islas Marianas |
|---|---|
| Kapítulo Lokåt | Diretamente manorganisa yan manmanmanehålo i mañågu gi tatten Islas Marianas |
| Fratérnidåt Nasional | Ti siña u supervisa; siña tumungo’ put i “krisis manmañågu”; guaha na kaso antes |
| Unibetsedåt | Ti siña u protehe i estudiente; siña tumungo’ put i manmañågu gi tatten Islas Marianas |
| Ofisiales Kapitulo | Lider siha ni’ manmamaila’ i aktividåt manmañågu |
| Miembron Indibidwal | Manmanmanehålo pat ti siña u pumara i mañågu gi tatten Islas Marianas |
| Alumni/Hosts | Siña u pumara i mañågu gi gima’-ñiha gi tatten Islas Marianas |
| Kompañia Seguru | Siña u nå’i kubertura para i responsabilidåt institusional |
I dinanche na taotao gi organisasion nasional yan unibetsedåt — ya gi ayu i kuåtton para i kompensasion.
Taimanu I Familian Islas Marianas Siña U Demanda?
Manmañågu yan i familian-ñiha siña u fåhan kompensasion para:
Daño Ekonomiku (Perdida Finansial Aktuåt):
- Gåsto Mediku — Espitåt, visita gi ER, espesialista, medikamenton, tråtamenton mås umali’e’
- Sueldo Perdidu — Tiempo ti siña u fanhohoben pat internship ginen i manmanmanehålo
- Gåsto Edukasion — Tuision para i semestre ti siña u asiste, bekas ti siña u fåhan
- Kapasidåt para Futuros Ganansia — Yanggen i manmanmanehålo umåfåna’ i abilidåt-ña
Daño Ti Ekonomiku (Dukduki yan Suferi):
- Dukduki Fisikåt — Ginen i manmanmanehålo, tråtamenton mediku, rekobro
- Angustia Mental — PTSD, ansiedad, depresión, miedu put retaliasion
- Dukduki Emosional — Humilasion, vergüensa, ti siña u konfia
- Perdida gi Disfrute gi Lina’la’ — Ti siña u fanmanmanehålo gi aktividåt normåt
Daño Punitivo (Para U Kastiga Yan U Pumara):
- Manmanmanehålo yanggen i kondukta estremu, rekless, pat intensional
- Para u kastiga i taotao ni’ manmanmanehålo yan u pumara otro na inisidente
- Manmañågu yan hose, palo palo, 500 squats — este na klåsi kondukta merese daño punitivo
Precedente Gi Milyon Milyon: I Familian Islas Marianas Siña U Fåhan Måno-måno
I kaso manmañågu resulta gi asetun yan desision gi milyon milyu. Este i taimanu i otro na familia ha fåhan:
| Kaso | Fratérnidåt | Unibetsedåt | Resultådu | Kantidåt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stone Foltz | Pi Kappa Alpha | Bowling Green State | Asetu | $10.1 milyu |
| Max Gruver | Phi Delta Theta | Louisiana State | Desision Gi Korte | $6.1 milyu |
| Timothy Piazza | Beta Theta Pi | Penn State | Asetu | $110 milyu+ |
| Andrew Coffey | Pi Kappa Phi | Florida State | Asetu | Konfidensiat (måno-måno) |
| Adam Oakes | Delta Chi | Virginia Commonwealth | Asetu | $4 milyu+ |
Estos na resultådu siña para i familian Islas Marianas lokkue’.
Gi kaso UH, manmamaila’ kame $10 milyu — yan guaha na precedente mås fuette para u sostiene i demanda.
Familian Islas Marianas: I Lehis Gi Favor-mu
Konsentimiento Ti Importånte
I fratérnidåt siña u argumenta:
- “Ha konsenti para u fanmanmanehålo”
- “Ha tungo’ taimanu i sinangån-ña”
- “Siña ha baba kada biahe”
I lehis u nina’ån: KONSENTIMIENTO TI IMPORTANTE.
Gi Texas (yan todu i estado), konsentimiento ti defensa para i mañågu. I lehislatura espesifiku na manelimina este na argumentu ya siña u tungo’ na presion gi entre kolega, ame’na, yan dinåmiku gi poder ti siña u konsenti taiguini.
Unibetsedåt Guaha Obligasion para U Protehe I Estudiente
I unibetsedåt gi tatten Islas Marianas guaha na obligasion gi lehis para:
- Protehe i estudiente ginen i piligru na manmanmanehålo
- Monitoreha i organisasion Griego
- Investiga i reportå gi manmañågu
- Tumåke aksion yanggen manmanmanehålo i mañågu
Yanggen ti siña u fanmanmanehålo, manmanmanehålo siha.
Organisasion Nasional Guaha Obligasion para U Supervisa
I fratérnidåt yan sororidåt nasional guaha na obligasion para:
- Supervisa i kapítulo-ñiha
- Enforsa i polísia kontra manmañågu
- Entrena i miembron put i praktika na seguru
- Investiga i reportå gi manmañågu
Yanggen ti siña u fanmanmanehålo, manmanmanehålo siha.
Taimanu I Familian Islas Marianas Siña U Fanmanmanehålo Yanggen Manmanmanehålo I Patgon-ñiha?
Paso 1: Båli Doktorn Ågupa’
- Yanggen i manmanmanehålo ti mås lokkue’, fåhan mås dokto
- Dokumenta todo medikåt — este u na’ån i rekordu
- Rhabdomyolysis yan otro na manmanmanehålo gi mañågu ti siña u tungo’ gi simana mås umali’e’
Paso 2: Konserba Todo I Ebidensia
TI BORRA KADA DÅKKULU. Konserba:
- Mensahi Gi Teks — GroupMe, WhatsApp, iMessage, SMS
- Redes Sosial — Screenshots gi posts, mensahi, istoria
- Foto/Vídeo — Gi manmanmanehålo, aktividåt manmañågu, lugåt
- Email — Kada komunikasion put i mañågu
- Dokumento — Manual gi pledging, iskedyul, regla
- Informasion Testigo — Nombri yan kontaktu gi otro na pledges, testigon
Paso 3: TI HÅNAO FAMALÅGO’ I Organisasion
- Ti para u konfronta i lideråt fratérnidåt/sororidåt
- Ti para u nå’i na deklarasion gi administrador unibetsedåt solo
- Ti para u firma kualkiera na inayek gi organisasion
- Ti para u posta gi redes sosial put i inisidente
Kada nai siña un sångan siña u usa kontra hao.
Paso 4: Kontata Abogådo Ågupa’
- Estatuto gi limitasion: 2 åños gi todu i estado (inkluí Texas)
- Ebidensia siña u desaparesi — testigon siña u nånangga, mensahi siña u burra
- Yanggen mås umali’e’ kumeke’ ham, mås fuetton i kaso-mu
Taimanu I Familian Islas Marianas Siña U Eskuje Abogådo 911
Ta Fanaitai I Batåtan Este Agora Nai
Mientras otro na abogasia siña u sångan put i mañågu, manmamaila’ ham gi litigasion $10 milyu gi mañågu. Ta tungo’ taimanu para u na’ån i kaso siha. Ta tungo’ taimanu para u fåhan. Yan i familian Islas Marianas ha fåhan i mismu na representasion agresivo.
Guaha I Esperiensia-ta
- 25+ åños gi esperiensia litigasion (Ralph Manginello)
- Anterior abogådo defensa gi seguro — ta tungo’ taimanu i otro banda manmanmanehålo
- Admision gi korte federal — siña u fanaitai i kaso gi jurisdiksion federal
- Doble lisensia gi bar — Texas YAN New York
- Esperiensia gi kaso milyon milyu — inkluí litigasion gi eksplosion BP Texas City
Guaha I Ekspetisa-ta
- Litigasion manmanmanehålo Rhabdomyolysis — esperiensia espesifiku gi este na kondision mediku
- Litigasion fratérnidåt Kappa Sigma — na’ån i rekord gi organisasion Griego
- Kaso manmañågu Unibetsedåt Texas A&M — esperiensia yan institusion defendånte
- Muerte injusta yan manmanmanehålo katastropiku — preparao para i mås malåte’ na resultådu
Guaha I Rekurson-ta
- Red gi eksperton mediku — para u dokumenta i manmanmanehålo
- Ekipo investigativo — para u fåhan ebidensia
- Apoyo litigasion — para u na’ån i kaso mås fuetton
- Relasion gi midia — para u pone presion gi defendånte
Guaha I Kompasion-ta
Ta tungo’ i patgon-mu komo taotao — ti kuåtton. Ta komprende i trauma ni’ manmañågu. Ta fanaitai para i familian Islas Marianas sa’ ta kumeke’ komprension.
Ofrese Opsion Pagamentu
Ta komprende na siña u måtto i gastu. Ya este i rason na ta fanaitai i kaso manmañågu gi kontingensia — ti para u paga agupa’. Ta fåhan paga yanggen ta fåhan i kaso-mu.
Familian Islas Marianas: Hamyo Ha Våyåyi
Mientras guaha ham gi Texas (Houston, Austin, Beaumont), ta sirbi i manmañågu gi todu i nasion — inkluí Islas Marianas.
- Autoridåt korte federal — siña u fanaitai i kaso Islas Marianas gi jurisdiksion federal
- Konsulta gi bidio — ha na’ån ham gi remoto ginen Islas Marianas
- Kompremiso viahe — ha biåhe ham para i Islas Marianas para i deposision, trial, yan miting kliente
- Alkansia nasionåt — guaha i rekurson-ta para u fanaitai i kaso Islas Marianas gi todu i lugåt
Distansia ti un barera para i chathut.
Ora Para U Fanmanmanehålo Agora
Para I Manmañågu Gi Islas Marianas:
- Ebidensia siña u desaparesi — mensahi siña u burra, testigon siña u nånangga
- Estatuto gi limitasion — 2 åños gi todu i estado (inkluí Texas)
- Institusion siña u nånangga — siña u prube para u chathut hao
Para I Familian Islas Marianas:
- Siña u atåne’ i patgon-mu na para u sångan — ta protehe i kliente-ta
- I organisasion siña u na’ån i biktima — ta kontra i defensa-ñiha
- I unibetsedåt siña u protehe i reputasion-ña — ta na’ån i responsabilidåt-ñiha
Para I Komunidåt Islas Marianas:
- Manmañågu ti siña u pumara asta ki u sångan i biktima — i kaso-mu siña u salba lina’la’
- Fratérnidåt ti siña u chumålek asta ki u na’ån siha — $10 milyu u na’ån i mensahi
- Unibetsedåt ti siña u fanmanmanehålo asta ki u na’ån i responsabilidåt — litigasion u na’ån i chånchan
Familian Islas Marianas: I Påsao-mu På’go
Yanggen manmanmanehålo i patgon-mu gi tatten Islas Marianas:
- Båli doktorn agupa’ — dokumenta todo
- Konserba todo i ebidensia — ti para u burra kualkiera
- TI HÅNAO FAMALÅGO’ I ORGANISASION PAT UNIBETSEDÅT SOLO
- Llama ham para konsulta libre yan konfidensiat
Número Urgente Para I Manmañågu Gi Islas Marianas:
📞 1-888-ATTY-911
Email: ralph@atty911.com
Website: attorney911.com
Disponible 24/7 para i familian Islas Marianas
Familian Islas Marianas: Ta Fanaitai Para Hamyo
Ham Attorney 911. Ham si Ralph Manginello yan Lupe Pena. Ya ta fanaitai i batåtan este agora nai.
Ta tungo’ i dukduki ni’ manmañågu. Ta tungo’ i miedu. Ta tungo’ i traision.
Ya ti ta para asta ki u na’ån i taotao yan i institusion ni’ manmanmanehålo i patgon-mu.
Yanggen malago’ hao na u fanaitai, ta fanaitai para hamyo.
Llama 1-888-ATTY-911. I konsulta libre. I llamada konfidensiat. Yan hamyo, ta fanaitai para u na’ån siha.
Familian Islas Marianas: Este I Ta Fanaitai
“Yanggen finalmente u måtto gi gima’, ha kåti gi eskåleran yan ha tutungo’ gi kama. Gi otro dia, måtto malåte’ yan ti siña u fanmanmanehålo. Gi otro dia, måtto mås malåte’, yan gi otro dia, in na’ån i nånan-ña para u kåndo’ gi espitåt, ya manmanmanehålo i rinyon-ña.” — Ralph Manginello
“Yanggen este u pumara i malago’ para otro na taotao, este i na’ån-ta. Ta fanå’gue este. Ti siña lokkue’.” — Lupe Pena
Ti siña lokkue’. Ora para i familian Islas Marianas para u sångan. Ora para i fratérnidåt para u pumara. Ora para i unibetsedåt para u protehe i famagu’on-ta.
Ham Attorney 911. Ya ta fanaitai para i Islas Marianas.
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🚨 Hazing Victims in Northern Islands: Your Legal Rights and How to Fight Back
Northern Islands Families: You Are Not Alone
Hazing is happening at universities near Northern Islands. The same fraternities that waterboarded a student in Houston have chapters near Northern Islands. The same negligence that hospitalized our client exists at Northern Islands institutions. And we are fighting this battle right now — and we will fight for Northern Islands families too.
If your child has been hazed in Northern Islands — physically, psychologically, or emotionally — you have legal rights. You have the right to hold the people and institutions who hurt your child accountable. You have the right to compensation. And you have the right to prevent this from happening to another Northern Islands family.
This Is What Hazing Looks Like — And It’s Happening Near Northern Islands
The Case That Shows Northern Islands Families What’s at Stake
On November 21, 2025, our law firm filed a $10 million lawsuit against Pi Kappa Phi fraternity and the University of Houston after a student was hospitalized with kidney failure from extreme hazing. This wasn’t just “boys being boys.” This was torture.
What happened to Leonel Bermudez:
- Waterboarded with a garden hose — simulated drowning
- Forced to do 500 squats and 100+ pushups until he collapsed
- Struck with wooden paddles — physical assault
- Forced to eat until vomiting, then made to continue exercising
- Hog-tied face-down on a table with an object in his mouth
- Sleep deprived — forced to drive fraternity members at all hours
- Threatened with expulsion if he didn’t comply
The result:
- Rhabdomyolysis — his muscles broke down
- Acute kidney failure — life-threatening condition
- 3 nights, 4 days in the hospital fighting for his life
This didn’t happen in some distant state. It happened in Texas. It could happen — and likely is happening — at universities near Northern Islands.
Pi Kappa Phi has 150+ chapters across America — including near Northern Islands. The same fraternity. The same “traditions.” The same danger.
Northern Islands Parents: This Could Be Your Child
The Same Fraternities Operate Near Northern Islands
The fraternities involved in the UH case — Pi Kappa Phi, Pi Kappa Alpha, Sigma Alpha Epsilon, Phi Delta Theta, Beta Theta Pi — have chapters at universities across the country, including near Northern Islands.
These are the same Greek letters on Northern Islands campuses.
- Pi Kappa Phi has paid $24 million in hazing settlements nationwide
- Pi Kappa Alpha has chapters at major universities near Northern Islands
- Sigma Alpha Epsilon has been involved in multiple hazing deaths
- Phi Delta Theta paid a $6.1 million jury verdict after Max Gruver died
- Beta Theta Pi settled for $110 million after Timothy Piazza died
If your child is pledging a fraternity near Northern Islands, they face the same risks that hospitalized our client in Houston.
What Counts as Hazing in Northern Islands?
Hazing isn’t just “rough initiation.” It’s abuse. Under Texas law (and similar laws in most states), hazing includes:
| Type of Hazing | Examples | Legal Classification |
|---|---|---|
| Physical Abuse | Beatings, paddling, branding, forced exercise to exhaustion | Assault, Battery, Reckless Endangerment |
| Forced Consumption | Alcohol (binge drinking), food (eating until vomiting), non-food substances | Hazing, Reckless Endangerment |
| Waterboarding/Drowning | Simulated drowning, hose spraying, held underwater | Torture, Assault |
| Sleep Deprivation | Forced late nights, early mornings, disrupted sleep | Hazing |
| Psychological Torture | Humiliation, degradation, verbal abuse, isolation, threats | Intentional Infliction of Emotional Distress |
| Sexual Abuse | Forced nudity, sexual acts, carrying sexual objects, sexual assault | Sexual Assault, Sexual Harassment |
| Exposure | Cold weather exposure, heat exposure, confined spaces | Reckless Endangerment |
| Servitude | Forced cleaning, driving, errands for members | Hazing |
If your child experienced any of these near Northern Islands, they were hazed. And you have legal options.
Who Is Liable for Northern Islands Hazing?
When hazing happens, many people and institutions share responsibility. In our UH case, we’re suing:
| Defendant | Why They’re Liable for Northern Islands Hazing |
|---|---|
| Local Chapter | Directly organized and conducted hazing near Northern Islands |
| National Fraternity | Failed to supervise; knew about “hazing crisis”; had prior incidents |
| University | Failed to protect students; had prior knowledge of hazing near Northern Islands |
| Chapter Officers | Leaders who directed hazing activities |
| Individual Members | Participated in or failed to stop hazing near Northern Islands |
| Alumni/Hosts | Allowed hazing at their homes near Northern Islands |
| Insurance Companies | Provide coverage for institutional liability |
The deep pockets are the national organizations and universities — and that’s where the money for compensation comes from.
What Can Northern Islands Families Sue For?
Hazing victims and their families can pursue compensation for:
Economic Damages (Actual Financial Losses):
- Medical bills — Hospitalization, ER visits, specialists, medications, future treatment
- Lost wages — Time missed from work or internships due to injuries
- Educational costs — Tuition for missed semesters, lost scholarships
- Future earning capacity — If injuries cause permanent limitations
Non-Economic Damages (Pain and Suffering):
- Physical pain — From injuries, medical treatment, recovery
- Mental anguish — PTSD, anxiety, depression, fear of retribution
- Emotional distress — Humiliation, shame, loss of trust
- Loss of enjoyment of life — Inability to participate in normal activities
Punitive Damages (To Punish and Deter):
- Awarded when conduct is egregious, reckless, or intentional
- Meant to punish the wrongdoers and prevent future incidents
- Waterboarding, paddling, 500 squats — this conduct deserves punitive damages
Multi-Million Dollar Precedents: Northern Islands Families Can Win Big
Hazing cases result in multi-million dollar settlements and verdicts. Here’s what other families have received:
| Case | Fraternity | University | Outcome | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stone Foltz | Pi Kappa Alpha | Bowling Green State | Settlement | $10.1 million |
| Max Gruver | Phi Delta Theta | Louisiana State | Jury Verdict | $6.1 million |
| Timothy Piazza | Beta Theta Pi | Penn State | Settlement | $110 million+ |
| Andrew Coffey | Pi Kappa Phi | Florida State | Settlement | Confidential (major) |
| Adam Oakes | Delta Chi | Virginia Commonwealth | Settlement | $4 million+ |
These results are possible for Northern Islands families too.
In our UH case, we’re seeking $10 million — and we have strong precedent to support that demand.
Northern Islands Families: The Law Is on Your Side
Consent Is Not a Defense
Fraternities will argue:
- “He agreed to participate”
- “He knew what he was signing up for”
- “He could have left at any time”
The law says: CONSENT DOES NOT MATTER.
In Texas (and most states), consent is not a defense to hazing. The legislature specifically eliminated this argument because they recognized that peer pressure, threats, and power dynamics negate true consent.
Universities Have a Duty to Protect Students
Universities near Northern Islands have a legal duty to:
- Protect students from foreseeable harm
- Monitor Greek life organizations
- Investigate reports of hazing
- Take action when hazing is discovered
When they fail to do so, they are liable.
National Organizations Have a Duty to Supervise
National fraternities and sororities have a duty to:
- Supervise their chapters
- Enforce anti-hazing policies
- Train members on safe practices
- Investigate reports of hazing
When they fail to do so, they are liable.
What Should Northern Islands Families Do If Their Child Is Hazed?
Step 1: Get Medical Attention Immediately
- Even if injuries seem minor, get checked by a doctor
- Document everything medically — this creates a record
- Rhabdomyolysis and other hazing injuries may not show symptoms immediately
Step 2: Preserve All Evidence
DO NOT DELETE ANYTHING. Save:
- Text messages — GroupMe, WhatsApp, iMessage, SMS
- Social media — Screenshots of posts, messages, stories
- Photos/videos — Of injuries, hazing activities, locations
- Emails — Any communications about hazing
- Documents — Pledge manuals, schedules, rules
- Witness information — Names and contact info of other pledges, witnesses
Step 3: Do NOT Talk to the Organization
- Do not confront the fraternity/sorority leadership
- Do not give statements to university administrators alone
- Do not sign anything from the organization
- Do not post on social media about the incident
Anything you say can and will be used against you.
Step 4: Contact an Attorney Immediately
- Statute of limitations: 2 years in most states (including Texas)
- Evidence disappears quickly — witnesses forget, messages get deleted
- The sooner we get involved, the stronger your case
Why Northern Islands Families Should Choose Attorney 911
We Are Fighting This Fight Right Now
While other law firms talk about hazing, we are actively litigating a $10 million hazing lawsuit. We know how to build these cases. We know how to win. And Northern Islands families get the same aggressive representation.
We Have the Experience
- 25+ years of litigation experience (Ralph Manginello)
- Former insurance defense attorneys — we know how the other side thinks
- Federal court admission — can pursue cases in federal jurisdiction
- Dual-state bar licenses — Texas AND New York
- Multi-million dollar case experience — including BP Texas City explosion litigation
We Have the Expertise
- Rhabdomyolysis injury litigation — specific experience with this medical condition
- Kappa Sigma fraternity litigation — proven track record with Greek organizations
- Texas A&M University hazing cases — experience with institutional defendants
- Wrongful death and catastrophic injury — prepared for the worst outcomes
We Have the Resources
- Network of medical experts — to document injuries
- Investigative team — to gather evidence
- Litigation support — to build the strongest case
- Media relations — to put pressure on defendants
We Have the Compassion
We see your child as a person — not a paycheck. We understand the trauma hazing causes. We will fight for Northern Islands families because we truly care.
We Offer Payment Flexibility
We understand that cost can be a concern. That’s why we take hazing cases on contingency — you pay nothing upfront. We only get paid if we win your case.
Northern Islands Families: We Come to You
While we are based in Texas (Houston, Austin, Beaumont), we serve hazing victims nationwide — including Northern Islands.
- Federal court authority — can pursue Northern Islands cases in federal jurisdiction
- Video consultations — meet with us remotely from Northern Islands
- Travel commitment — we come to Northern Islands for depositions, trials, and client meetings
- Nationwide reach — we have the resources to handle Northern Islands cases anywhere
Distance is not a barrier to justice.
The Time to Act Is Now
For Northern Islands Victims:
- Evidence disappears — messages get deleted, witnesses forget
- Statute of limitations — 2 years in most states (including Texas)
- Institutions cover up — they will try to silence you
For Northern Islands Parents:
- Your child may be afraid to speak up — we protect our clients
- The organization will blame the victim — we counter their defenses
- The university will protect its reputation — we hold them accountable
For Northern Islands Community:
- Hazing doesn’t stop until victims speak up — your case can save lives
- Fraternities won’t change until they’re forced to — $10 million sends a message
- Universities won’t act until they’re held liable — lawsuits drive change
Northern Islands Families: Your Next Steps
If your child has been hazed near Northern Islands:
- Get medical attention immediately — document everything
- Preserve all evidence — don’t delete anything
- Do NOT talk to the organization or university alone
- Call us for a free, confidential consultation
Legal Emergency Hotline for Northern Islands Hazing Victims:
📞 1-888-ATTY-911
Email: ralph@atty911.com
Website: attorney911.com
Available 24/7 for Northern Islands families
Northern Islands Families: We Will Fight for You
We are Attorney 911. We are Ralph Manginello and Lupe Pena. And we are fighting this battle right now.
We see the pain hazing causes. We see the fear. We see the betrayal.
And we will not rest until the people and institutions who hurt your child are held accountable.
If you’re ready to fight back, we’re ready to fight for you.
Call 1-888-ATTY-911. The consultation is free. The call is confidential. And together, we will make them pay.
Northern Islands Parents: This Is What We’re Fighting For
“When he finally made it home, he crawled up the stairs and went to bed. The next day, he was really sore and couldn’t really move. The next day was worse, and the next day, his mom rushed him to the hospital, and he had some kidney failure.” — Ralph Manginello
“If this prevents harm to another person, that’s what we’re hoping to do. Let’s bring this to light. Enough is enough.” — Lupe Pena
Enough is enough. It’s time for Northern Islands families to stand up. It’s time for fraternities to stop. It’s time for universities to protect our children.
We are Attorney 911. And we are ready to fight for Northern Islands.