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Justice for Hazing Victims in Noble County, Ohio — Nationwide Representation from Texas

🚨 Hazing in Noble County: A Crisis You Can’t Ignore

Noble County families send their children to college expecting them to be safe. They trust universities to protect their students. They believe Greek organizations will provide positive experiences.

But the truth is horrifying.

Hazing is happening right now at universities near Noble County. The same fraternities that waterboarded a student in Houston have chapters near you. The same universities that failed to stop hazing in Texas have campuses in Ohio. The same culture of abuse that hospitalized our client is alive in Noble County.

This isn’t “tradition.” This isn’t “brotherhood.” This is torture.

If your child has been hazed in Noble County — or anywhere in Ohio — you have legal rights. And you have powerful allies: Attorney 911 is fighting this battle right now, and we will fight for Noble County families with the same fury.

🔥 The Case That Proves It: Our $10 Million Fight Against Hazing

We are currently litigating a $10 million hazing lawsuit against Pi Kappa Phi and the University of Houston. Our client, Leonel Bermudez, was hospitalized for four days with severe rhabdomyolysis and kidney failure after being subjected to:

✅ Waterboarding with a garden hose — simulated drowning
✅ 500 squats, 100 pushups, bear crawls — until he couldn’t stand
✅ Forced eating until vomiting — then forced to keep running
✅ Struck with wooden paddles — physical assault
✅ Sleep deprivation — forced to drive members at all hours
✅ Psychological torture — threats, humiliation, sexual degradation

This didn’t happen in the 1950s. This happened in 2025. At a major university. With a fraternity that has chapters near Noble County.

And here’s the worst part: Pi Kappa Phi knew this could happen. In 2017, a student named Andrew Coffey died at a Pi Kappa Phi event. They had 8 years to fix their culture. They did nothing. Now, Leonel Bermudez is in the hospital because of their negligence.

The same fraternities operate near Noble County. The same universities fail to protect students. And the same hazing is happening to Noble County families right now.

🏛️ Which Universities Near Noble County Have Greek Life?

Noble County is surrounded by institutions where Greek life thrives — and where hazing is a real risk:

Nearby Universities with Greek Organizations:

• Ohio University (Athens, OH) – Home to major fraternities and sororities, including Pi Kappa Phi, Sigma Alpha Epsilon, and others with documented hazing histories
• Miami University (Oxford, OH) – Greek life is a cornerstone of campus culture; multiple hazing incidents reported in recent years
• Ohio State University (Columbus, OH) – One of the largest Greek systems in the nation; hazing deaths have occurred here
• University of Cincinnati (Cincinnati, OH) – Greek life present; hazing incidents documented
• Kent State University (Kent, OH) – Greek organizations active; hazing violations reported
• Bowling Green State University (Bowling Green, OH) – Site of the $10.1 million Stone Foltz hazing case (Pi Kappa Alpha, 2021)

These are not isolated incidents. This is a pattern.

The same national fraternities that hazed our client in Texas have chapters at these universities. If your child is pledging a fraternity or sorority near Noble County, they face the same risks.

⚖️ Your Legal Rights as a Noble County Hazing Victim

1. You Can Sue for Hazing — Even in Ohio

Hazing is illegal in Ohio. Under Ohio Revised Code § 2903.31, hazing is a criminal offense, and victims have the right to pursue civil lawsuits for damages.

Ohio law defines hazing as:

“Doing any act or coercing another, including the victim, 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.”

This includes:

• Physical abuse (paddling, forced exercise, branding)
• Forced consumption (alcohol, food, non-food substances)
• Psychological torture (humiliation, threats, sleep deprivation)
• Sexual abuse (forced nudity, sexual acts)

You do NOT need to prove the organization intended to harm you. If the activity created a risk of harm, it qualifies as hazing.

2. Consent Is NOT a Defense in Ohio

Some fraternities will argue: “He agreed to participate. He knew the risks.”

Ohio law says: CONSENT DOES NOT MATTER.

Ohio Revised Code § 2903.31(F) states:

“Consent of the victim is not a defense to a charge under this section.”

The law is clear: Even if your child “consented” to hazing, the organization is still liable.

3. Who Can Be Sued?

In hazing cases, multiple parties can be held liable, including:

In our Pi Kappa Phi case, we are suing:

• Pi Kappa Phi National
• UH Beta Nu Chapter
• University of Houston
• UH Board of Regents
• Individual members (president, pledgemaster, others)
• Former members and their spouses

Noble County families can pursue the same defendants.

4. What Can You Recover?

Hazing victims in Noble County can recover compensation for:

Precedent shows hazing cases win millions:

• $10.1 million – Stone Foltz (Bowling Green State, 2021)
• $6.1 million – Maxwell Gruver (LSU, 2017)
• $110+ million – Timothy Piazza (Penn State, 2017)

Our $10 million demand for Leonel Bermudez is in line with these outcomes.

🏥 What to Do If Your Child Is Hazed in Noble County

Step 1: Get Medical Attention Immediately

Even if injuries seem minor, seek medical care right away. Some conditions, like rhabdomyolysis (muscle breakdown), may not show symptoms immediately but can be life-threatening.

Document everything:

• Take photos of injuries
• Save all medical records
• Keep receipts for treatments

Step 2: Preserve All Evidence

DO NOT DELETE ANYTHING. Evidence disappears quickly, and you’ll need it for your case.

DO NOT:

• Talk to the fraternity/sorority without legal counsel
• Post about the incident on social media
• Sign anything from the organization
• Give statements to university administrators alone

Step 3: Report the Hazing (But Be Careful)

You can report hazing to:

• University administration (but they may protect the institution)
• Local law enforcement (hazing is a crime in Ohio)
• Ohio Department of Higher Education

However, be cautious: Universities and fraternities will try to control the narrative. Consult an attorney first.

Step 4: Contact Attorney 911 Immediately

The clock is ticking. Ohio has a 2-year statute of limitations for personal injury claims. Evidence disappears. Witnesses forget. Act now.

Call us for a free, confidential consultation:
📞 1-888-ATTY-911
📧 ralph@atty911.com

We work on contingency — you pay nothing unless we win.

🎯 Why Noble County Families Choose Attorney 911

1. We’re Fighting This Battle RIGHT NOW

While other law firms talk about hazing, we’re actively litigating a $10 million hazing case. We know how to build these cases. We know how to win. And we know how to hold institutions accountable.

2. We Have Insider Knowledge

Both of our attorneys are former insurance defense lawyers. We know how insurance companies think. We know their tactics. And we know how to dismantle their defenses.

3. We Serve Noble County Families — No Matter Where You Are

We’re based in Texas, but we represent hazing victims nationwide, including in Ohio. We offer:

• Video consultations for Noble County families
• Willingness to travel to Ohio for depositions, trials, and meetings
• Federal court authority to pursue cases anywhere in the U.S.
• Dual-state bar licenses (Texas and New York)

Distance is not a barrier to justice.

4. We Speak Spanish — Se Habla Español

Hazing affects students from all backgrounds. If your family is more comfortable speaking Spanish, we can help in your language.

5. We Care About Noble County Families

This isn’t just a case to us. This is about protecting your child. We’ve seen what hazing does to families. We’ve seen the fear, the trauma, the medical bills. We will fight for you like family.

📢 To Fraternities Near Noble County: We Are Watching

To the fraternities operating near Noble County — Pi Kappa Phi, Sigma Alpha Epsilon, Pi Kappa Alpha, Phi Delta Theta, Beta Theta Pi, Sigma Chi, and all the others:

We know what you’re doing. The same “traditions” that hospitalized our client in Houston exist in your chapters. The same culture of abuse. The same reckless disregard for safety.

We are coming for you.

The $10 million lawsuit we filed is just the beginning. If you haze students in Noble County, we will:

• Sue your chapter
• Sue your national organization
• Sue your university
• Sue your individual members
• Sue your alumni
• Sue your insurance companies

We will shut you down. We will bankrupt you. And we will make sure no other Noble County family suffers like this again.

🏆 Our Track Record: Proven Results for Victims

We don’t just talk about hazing. We’re fighting it in court right now.

📞 Noble County Families: Call Us Now

If your child has been hazed in Noble County — or anywhere in Ohio — you have legal rights. And you have powerful allies at Attorney 911.

Call us for a free, confidential consultation:
📞 1-888-ATTY-911
📧 ralph@atty911.com

We work on contingency — you pay nothing unless we win.

The clock is ticking. Evidence disappears. Act now.

🔗 Additional Resources for Noble County Families

• Ohio Revised Code § 2903.31 – Hazing Law
• StopHazing.org – Hazing Prevention
• Clery Center – Campus Safety Resources
• National Hazing Prevention Week

💬 What Noble County Families Are Saying About Attorney 911

“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

“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

📍 Serving Noble County and All of Ohio

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While based in Texas, we serve hazing victims nationwide, including in Ohio. Call or email anytime — we’re here for Noble County families.

🚨 Enough Is Enough. It’s Time to Fight Back.

Noble County families deserve justice. Your child deserves to be safe. And the fraternities that abuse students deserve to be held accountable.

We are Attorney 911. We are Ralph Manginello and Lupe Pena. And we are fighting for you.

Call us now: 1-888-ATTY-911