🛡️ Attorney 911: Medina County’s Trusted Hazing Litigation Experts

Serving Medina County, Ohio Families with Nationwide Reach from Our Houston, Austin & Beaumont Offices

Immediate Help for Hazing Victims: 1-888-ATTY-911 | ralph@atty911.com

🚨 Medina County Parents: The Hazing Crisis Has Reached Our Community

Medina County is known for its strong sense of community, family values, and commitment to education. Families in Medina, Brunswick, Wadsworth, and across the county send their children to college expecting them to be safe, to learn, and to grow. What parents don’t expect is for their child to be waterboarded, forced to consume dangerous amounts of alcohol, or subjected to extreme physical abuse in the name of “tradition.”

But this is happening. Right now. At universities near Medina County. In fraternities and sororities with chapters in our region. And when it happens, the institutions responsible often try to silence victims, destroy evidence, and protect their own reputations — not the students they’re supposed to protect.

Attorney 911 is fighting this battle right now. We are currently litigating a $10 million hazing lawsuit against Pi Kappa Phi fraternity and the University of Houston after a student was hospitalized with severe rhabdomyolysis and kidney failure from systematic abuse. This isn’t just happening in Texas. The same fraternities operate at universities near Medina County. The same negligence exists at institutions in our region. And we will fight for Medina County families with the same aggression.

If your child has been hazed in Medina County or at a university near our community, you are not alone. You have rights. And you have Attorney 911.

🏫 Hazing in Medina County: What Local Families Need to Know

The Reality of Hazing Near Medina County

Medina County is home to strong educational institutions, and many of our students go on to attend colleges and universities across Ohio and the nation. Unfortunately, hazing is not limited to distant campuses — it happens at institutions near Medina County, including:

• The University of Akron — Active Greek life with multiple fraternities and sororities, including chapters of national organizations with documented hazing histories
• Kent State University — Large Greek system with over 40 fraternities and sororities; hazing incidents have been reported in the past
• Cleveland State University — Growing Greek community with national organization chapters
• College of Wooster — Private liberal arts college with active Greek life
• Baldwin Wallace University — Strong Greek presence with chapters of major national fraternities and sororities
• Case Western Reserve University — Prestigious institution with Greek organizations, including some with prior hazing allegations

These are not accusations against specific chapters near Medina County. These are facts about the presence of Greek organizations in our region — organizations that operate under the same national structures as those involved in recent high-profile hazing cases.

The same fraternities that waterboarded a student in Houston have chapters near Medina County. The same organizations that have paid millions in settlements for hazing deaths operate in Ohio. And the same culture of silence, intimidation, and abuse exists wherever these groups are found.

What Medina County Parents Are Up Against

When a Medina County family’s child is hazed, they face powerful institutions with:

✅ Teams of lawyers — Universities and national fraternities have in-house legal departments and external counsel ready to minimize liability
✅ Risk management professionals — Trained to contain scandals and limit financial exposure
✅ PR crisis teams — Skilled at shaping the narrative and protecting reputations
✅ Insurance policies — Millions in coverage to pay settlements (but they’ll fight to pay as little as possible)
✅ Alumni networks — Powerful donors who may pressure universities to protect Greek organizations
✅ Intimidation tactics — Threats of social ostracism, academic consequences, or retaliation for speaking out

Medina County families need their own team — one that knows how to fight these institutions and win.

⚠️ The Landmark Case: Why This Fight Matters for Medina County

Bermudez v. Pi Kappa Phi — $10 Million Lawsuit (2025)

This case is happening right now. And it’s a warning to every fraternity, sorority, and university near Medina County.

What Happened:
Leonel Bermudez, a young man who wasn’t even enrolled at the University of Houston yet, accepted a bid to join Pi Kappa Phi fraternity. Over the next seven weeks, he was subjected to:

• Waterboarding with a garden hose — simulated drowning, a form of torture
• Forced to perform 500 squats and 100+ pushups until he collapsed
• Struck with wooden paddles — physical assault with weapons
• Forced to consume milk, hot dogs, and peppercorns until vomiting — then forced to continue exercising
• Sleep deprivation — forced to drive fraternity members during early morning hours
• Psychological abuse — carried sexual objects, stripped in cold weather, humiliated

On November 3, 2025, after being punished for missing an event, Bermudez was forced through an extreme workout that included two-mile warmups, “suicides,” bear crawls, and repeated 100-yard crawls. He became so exhausted he could not stand without help. The next day, he was “really sore and couldn’t really move.” The day after that, his condition worsened. On November 6, his mother rushed him to the hospital where he was diagnosed with severe rhabdomyolysis and acute kidney failure. He spent three nights and four days hospitalized, fighting for his life.

This wasn’t an accident. This was systematic abuse.

The Response:

• Pi Kappa Phi National closed the chapter immediately — but only after Bermudez was hospitalized
• The University of Houston called the conduct “deeply disturbing” and admitted it was a “clear violation of our community standards”
• Pi Kappa Phi’s own statement said they closed the chapter for “violations of the Fraternity’s risk management policy” — an admission of wrongdoing

The Lawsuit:
On November 21, 2025, Attorney 911 filed a $10 million lawsuit against:

• Pi Kappa Phi National
• The local chapter
• The University of Houston (which owned the fraternity house)
• The UH Board of Regents
• The chapter president
• The pledgemaster
• Multiple current and former members
• A former member and his spouse (hazing occurred at their residence)

Why This Matters for Medina County:

1. The same fraternities operate near Medina County — Pi Kappa Phi has chapters across the country, including in Ohio
2. The same “traditions” exist everywhere — what happened in Houston happens in Ohio
3. Universities near Medina County face the same liability failures — they own fraternity houses, have oversight power, and often fail to act
4. This case proves hazing cases can win — $10 million sends a message that abuse will not be tolerated
5. Medina County families deserve the same aggressive representation — we will fight for you just like we’re fighting in Houston

💰 Precedent Cases: Proof That Medina County Victims Can Win

Hazing cases result in multi-million dollar settlements and verdicts. These are not theoretical — they are real outcomes that prove Medina County families can seek justice.

1. Stone Foltz — Bowling Green State University / Pi Kappa Alpha (2021)

Outcome: $10.1 Million+ Settlement

• Victim: Stone Foltz, 20, died from alcohol poisoning after being forced to drink an entire bottle of alcohol
• Defendants: University and fraternity
• Why It Matters: Our $10 million demand is directly in line with this precedent. Both university and fraternity paid substantial amounts.

2. Maxwell Gruver — Louisiana State University / Phi Delta Theta (2017)

Outcome: $6.1 Million Jury Verdict

• Victim: Maxwell Gruver, 18, died from alcohol poisoning (BAC 0.495 — more than 6x legal limit) after being forced to drink during a “Bible Study” pledge event
• Result: Criminal conviction for negligent homicide; Max Gruver Act passed in Louisiana making hazing a felony
• Why It Matters: Juries award millions in hazing cases. Criminal and civil liability go hand in hand.

3. Timothy Piazza — Penn State University / Beta Theta Pi (2017)

Outcome: $110+ Million Settlement (estimated)

• Victim: Timothy Piazza, 19, died after consuming 18 drinks in 82 minutes, then falling down stairs multiple times. Fraternity members waited 12 hours before calling 911.
• Evidence: Security cameras captured everything
• Result: 18 members charged; multiple convictions including involuntary manslaughter; Timothy J. Piazza Antihazing Law passed in Pennsylvania
• Why It Matters: Strong evidence leads to massive outcomes. Medina County cases with clear documentation can achieve similar results.

4. Andrew Coffey — Florida State University / Pi Kappa Phi (2017)

Outcome: Confidential Settlement

• Victim: Andrew Coffey, 20, died from alcohol poisoning after being forced to drink an entire bottle of bourbon
• Fraternity: Same national organization as the UH case
• Result: 9 members charged; chapter permanently closed
• Why It Matters: Pi Kappa Phi had 8 years to fix their culture after Andrew Coffey died. They did nothing. This establishes a pattern of negligence that supports punitive damages.

⚖️ Legal Rights for Medina County Hazing Victims

Ohio Hazing Laws: What Medina County Families Need to Know

Ohio has strong anti-hazing laws that protect students and hold perpetrators accountable. Hazing is illegal in Ohio, and consent is not a defense.

Ohio Revised Code § 2903.31 — Hazing (Criminal Law)

Definition of Hazing:

Any act or coercion of another to do any act of initiation into any student or other organization that causes or creates a substantial risk of causing mental or physical harm to any person.

Criminal Penalties:

Organizational Liability:
Organizations (including fraternities and sororities) can be held criminally liable for hazing committed by their members.

Consent is Not a Defense:

“It is not a defense to a charge under this section that the consent of the victim had been obtained.”

This is critical for Medina County families. When fraternities argue “he agreed to participate,” Ohio law says consent does not matter.

Civil Liability: Who Medina County Families Can Sue

In addition to criminal charges, Medina County families can file civil lawsuits to seek compensation for injuries. Multiple defendants can be held liable:

Medina County families can sue for:

• Medical expenses (past, present, and future)
• Pain and suffering (physical and emotional)
• Lost wages and diminished earning capacity
• Educational disruption (tuition, scholarships, academic impact)
• Punitive damages (to punish egregious conduct and deter future hazing)

Statute of Limitations: Medina County Families Must Act Now

Ohio law limits how long Medina County families have to take legal action:

Why This Matters for Medina County Families:

• Evidence disappears quickly — text messages, photos, witness memories fade
• Organizations destroy records — fraternities and universities may delete communications
• Your rights expire — if you miss the deadline, you lose your right to sue forever

Do not wait. If your child has been hazed, contact Attorney 911 immediately.

📋 What to Do If Your Child Is Hazed in Medina County

Immediate Steps for Medina County Families

If you suspect or know your child has been hazed, follow this protocol immediately:

1. Ensure Safety

• Remove your child from the dangerous situation
• Seek medical attention immediately — even if injuries seem minor
• Rhabdomyolysis, alcohol poisoning, and internal injuries may not be immediately apparent

2. Preserve Evidence

• Take photos of injuries at all stages of healing
• Screenshot all communications — text messages, GroupMe, Snapchat, Instagram DMs, emails
• Save physical evidence — clothing, objects used in hazing, alcohol containers
• Document witness information — names and contact info of other pledges, bystanders
• Record the date, time, and location of each hazing incident

3. Do NOT Talk to the Organization

• Do not confront the fraternity/sorority — they will coordinate their story and destroy evidence
• Do not sign anything from the organization or university
• Do not give statements to university administrators without legal counsel
• Do not post on social media about the incident — anything you post can be used against you

4. Report the Incident

• File a police report — hazing is a crime in Ohio
• Report to the university — but do not do this alone; have an attorney present
• Report to the national organization — if applicable

5. Contact Attorney 911 Immediately

• Call 1-888-ATTY-911 — available 24/7 for Medina County families
• Email ralph@atty911.com
• Schedule a free consultation — we offer video consultations for Medina County families

Why Medina County Families Need an Attorney

You are not just fighting a fraternity. You are fighting an institution with:

• Teams of lawyers trained to minimize liability
• Insurance companies focused on paying as little as possible
• Risk management professionals skilled at containing scandals
• PR teams that will try to discredit your child
• Alumni networks that may pressure the university to protect the organization

Medina County families need Attorney 911 because:

✅ We are former insurance defense attorneys — we know how they think and how to beat them
✅ We are currently litigating a $10 million hazing case — we know how to build these cases
✅ We have federal court authority — we can pursue Medina County cases in federal jurisdiction
✅ We are licensed in Texas AND New York — strategic advantage for cases involving national organizations
✅ We offer contingency fee representation — Medina County families pay $0 upfront; we only get paid if we win
✅ We will travel to Medina County — for depositions, meetings, and trials
✅ We speak Spanish — “Se habla español” — Medina County Hispanic families are welcome
✅ We protect our clients — from retaliation, intimidation, and institutional pressure

🏢 Who We Are: Medina County’s Hazing Litigation Experts

About Attorney 911 — Legal Emergency Lawyers™

Attorney 911 is a Texas-based personal injury and criminal defense law firm with offices in Houston, Austin, and Beaumont. While we are headquartered in Texas, we serve hazing victims nationwide, including Medina County, Ohio.

We are currently litigating a $10 million hazing lawsuit against Pi Kappa Phi fraternity and the University of Houston — the same fight we bring to Medina County families.

Our mission: To provide immediate, aggressive, and compassionate legal representation to victims of institutional negligence and abuse.

Why Medina County Families Choose Attorney 911

Our Attorneys: Fighting for Medina County Families

Ralph P. Manginello — Managing Partner

Medina County families can reach Ralph directly:

• Email: ralph@atty911.com
• Direct Line: 1-888-ATTY-911
• Video Consultations: Available for Medina County families

Experience:

• 25+ years of litigation experience
• Former insurance defense attorney — knows how to beat insurance companies
• Federal court admission — can pursue Medina County cases in federal jurisdiction
• Currently litigating $10M hazing lawsuit against Pi Kappa Phi and University of Houston
• Experience with multi-million dollar personal injury cases, including BP Texas City explosion litigation

Why Ralph is the right attorney for Medina County hazing victims:

• He understands team culture — former athlete, youth coach, Cheshire Academy Hall of Fame inductee
• He knows how institutions operate — former insurance defense attorney with insider knowledge
• He fights for victims — not corporations, not institutions, not insurance companies
• He will travel to Medina County — for depositions, trials, and client meetings

Lupe Eleno Peña — Associate Attorney

Medina County families can reach Mr. Peña directly:

• Email: lupe@atty911.com
• Direct Line: 1-888-ATTY-911
• Video Consultations: Available for Medina County families

Experience:

• 12+ years of litigation experience
• Former attorney at Litchfield Cavo LLP — national insurance defense firm
• Experience with personal injury, wrongful death, dram shop liability, catastrophic injury cases
• Fluent in Spanish — serves Medina County Hispanic families

Why Lupe is the right attorney for Medina County hazing victims:

• He knows how insurance companies value claims — worked on the defense side
• He understands institutional liability — defended corporations and insurers
• He fights for maximum compensation — knows how to negotiate with insurance adjusters
• He speaks Spanish — eliminates language barriers for Medina County Hispanic families

Client Testimonials: Why Medina County Families Trust Us

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“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

“The Manginello Law Firm treated me with honesty and respect from the very beginning. I was able to trust the firm to advocate for me. They worked on my case for about three years.” — Debra Cambric-Chisolm

“You are NOT a pest to them and you are NOT just some client that’s caught in the middle of many other cases. You are FAMILY to them and they protect and fight for you as such.” — Chad Harris

“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

“My wife and I had such a great experience with this law firm. They all go above and beyond and really care about you as a person. I never felt like ‘just another case’ they were working on.” — Ambur Hamilton

🎯 Our Approach: How We Serve Medina County Hazing Victims

When a Medina County family’s child is hazed, it’s a legal emergency. We move first, fast, and decisively.

For Medina County Hazing Victims, Our Team:

✅ Preserves evidence immediately — texts, photos, medical records, witness statements
✅ Builds cases with expert witnesses — medical experts, Greek life culture experts, institutional negligence experts
✅ Negotiates from strength — we’re currently litigating a $10 million hazing case; defendants know we mean business
✅ Travels to Medina County — for depositions, client meetings, and trials
✅ Provides remote consultations — Medina County families can video chat with our attorneys
✅ Fights for maximum compensation — medical bills, pain and suffering, punitive damages
✅ Protects our clients — from retaliation, intimidation, and institutional pressure

If a university, fraternity, or insurance company tries to silence a Medina County hazing victim, we take it to court.

📚 What Medina County Families Can Sue For

Medina County hazing victims can seek compensation for:

Economic Damages:

• Medical expenses — hospital bills, rehabilitation, therapy, future treatment
• Lost wages — time missed from work due to injuries
• Lost earning capacity — if injuries affect future career prospects
• Educational disruption — tuition, scholarships, academic impact
• Out-of-pocket expenses — travel to treatment, medical equipment

Non-Economic Damages:

• Physical pain and suffering — the agony of hazing injuries
• Mental anguish — trauma from abuse, fear of retribution
• Emotional distress — PTSD, anxiety, depression
• Loss of enjoyment of life — inability to participate in normal activities
• Disfigurement — scars, permanent injuries
• Loss of consortium — impact on family relationships

Punitive Damages:

• To punish egregious conduct — waterboarding, forced exercise to collapse, physical abuse
• To deter future hazing — send a message that this behavior will not be tolerated
• When conduct is intentional or grossly negligent — fraternities knew the risks and ignored them

🚫 What Medina County Families Should NOT Do

Do NOT:

❌ Delete any communications — texts, social media, emails; this is destruction of evidence
❌ Post on social media about the incident — anything you post can be used against you
❌ Confront the fraternity/sorority — they will coordinate their story and destroy evidence
❌ Sign anything from the organization or university without legal counsel
❌ Talk to university administrators alone — they protect the institution, not you
❌ Assume it’s “not that bad” — hazing causes serious physical and psychological harm
❌ Wait to take action — evidence disappears, witnesses forget, statutes of limitations expire

🏆 Why Medina County Families Choose Attorney 911 for Hazing Cases

1. We Are Currently Fighting This Battle

• We are litigating a $10 million hazing lawsuit right now
• We know how to build these cases
• We know how to win against powerful institutions

2. We Are Former Insurance Defense Attorneys

• We know how insurance companies think, strategize, and try to deny claims
• We’ve seen their playbook — now we use it against them
• We know how to dismantle their defenses

3. We Have Federal Court Authority

• Admitted to U.S. District Court, Southern District of Texas
• Can pursue Medina County cases in federal jurisdiction
• Experience with federal civil rights cases

4. We Are Licensed in Texas AND New York

• Strategic advantage for Medina County cases involving national fraternities/sororities headquartered out of state
• Broader litigation options

5. We Offer Contingency Fee Representation

• $0 upfront — Medina County families pay nothing to hire us
• We only get paid if we win
• No financial barrier to justice

6. We Will Travel to Medina County

• For depositions, client meetings, and trials
• Distance is not a barrier to justice
• We come to you

7. We Speak Spanish

• “Se habla español”
• Medina County Hispanic families can communicate comfortably
• No language barriers to justice

8. We Protect Our Clients

• From retaliation, intimidation, and institutional pressure
• We handle all communications with defendants
• Medina County families can focus on healing

9. We Have Proven Results

• Multi-million dollar settlements and verdicts
• Experience with catastrophic injury and wrongful death cases
• Track record of holding institutions accountable

10. We Care

• We see your child as a person — not a paycheck
• We fight hard because we truly care
• Medina County families are treated like family

📞 Medina County Families: Contact Attorney 911 Today

If your child has been hazed in Medina County or at a university near our community, you have rights. You have options. And you have Attorney 911.

How Medina County Families Can Reach Us:

📞 Legal Emergency Hotline: 1-888-ATTY-911 (24/7)
📧 Email: ralph@atty911.com
🌐 Website: attorney911.com
📍 Video Consultations: Available for Medina County families

We offer free consultations for Medina County hazing victims. We will evaluate your case, explain your rights, and outline your legal options — at no cost and with no obligation.

Medina County families pay $0 upfront. We work on contingency — we only get paid if we win your case.

Our Office Locations Serving Medina County:

Houston Office (Headquarters)

Attorney 911
1177 W Loop S Suite 1600
Houston, TX 77027
Phone: (713) 528-9070

Austin Office

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Phone: (713) 528-9070

Beaumont Office

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Phone: (713) 528-9070

While our offices are in Texas, we serve Medina County, Ohio families nationwide. We travel to Medina County for depositions, trials, and client meetings.

🚀 Next Steps for Medina County Families

1. Call 1-888-ATTY-911 — available 24/7 for Medina County hazing emergencies
2. Schedule a free consultation — in-person, by phone, or video
3. Meet with our attorneys — Ralph Manginello and Lupe Peña are available for Medina County families
4. Preserve evidence — we’ll guide you on what to save and how
5. Let us handle the rest — we’ll fight for justice while you focus on healing

🔥 A Message to Medina County Fraternities and Universities

To the fraternities operating near Medina County:

We are watching. The same legal strategies that secured $10+ million verdicts nationwide apply to your chapters.

Pi Kappa Phi, Sigma Alpha Epsilon, Pi Kappa Alpha, Phi Delta Theta, Beta Theta Pi — if your chapter operates near Medina County, know that Attorney 911 represents hazing victims across America.

Every national fraternity with chapters near Medina County should review their hazing policies immediately. We have proven these cases can be won. We are currently litigating a $10 million hazing lawsuit. Your chapter could be next.

To universities near Medina County:

The same institutional negligence that made University of Houston a defendant exists at your campus. Act now or face the same accountability.

To Greek life leadership at Medina County institutions:

The Bermudez case is a warning. Clean up your chapters before we clean them out in court.

🏆 Join the Fight for Medina County Students

Medina County families: this is not just about compensation. This is about change.

When we fight for one Medina County student, we protect future students. When we hold one fraternity accountable, we send a message to all fraternities. When we expose institutional negligence, we force universities to act.

Your case could save lives.

If you or your child has been hazed in Medina County or at a university near our community, step forward. Be brave. Let’s fight together.

Call Attorney 911 today: 1-888-ATTY-911

Attorney 911: Legal Emergency Lawyers™ — Fighting for Medina County’s Hazing Victims

Serving Medina County, Ohio from Houston, Austin & Beaumont — Nationwide Representation for Hazing Victims