🚨 HAZING LEGAL EMERGENCY — Beadle County, South Dakota

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Serving Beadle County Hazing Victims Nationwide

🛑 HAZING IS NOT TRADITION. IT’S TORTURE.

Beadle County families: If your child was hazed at a fraternity, sorority, sports team, marching band, or any student organization, you have legal rights. The same fraternities that waterboarded a student in Houston have chapters near Beadle County. The same universities that failed to protect students in Texas are failing students in South Dakota.

We are currently litigating a $10 MILLION hazing lawsuit against Pi Kappa Phi and the University of Houston. We know how to build these cases. We know how to win. And we will fight for Beadle County families with the same aggression.

📞 IMMEDIATE HELP FOR Beadle County HAZING VICTIMS

24/7 Legal Emergency Hotline:
📞 1-888-ATTY-911

Email: ralph@atty911.com
Website: attorney911.com/hazing

We serve Beadle County hazing victims nationwide. Distance is not a barrier to justice.

⚠️ THIS HAPPENS IN Beadle County TOO

The Same Fraternities Operate Near Beadle County

Pi Kappa Phi, Sigma Alpha Epsilon, Pi Kappa Alpha, Phi Delta Theta, Beta Theta Pi, Sigma Chi, Kappa Sigma — these are the same national fraternities with chapters at universities near Beadle County.

They have the same hazing cultures. They have the same “traditions.” They have the same negligence.

The Same Universities Fail Students

Universities near Beadle County have the same power to stop hazing. They have the same oversight responsibilities. They have the same liability when they fail to act.

If your child was hazed at a Beadle County-area institution, we can help.

🏥 WHAT HAZING LOOKS LIKE — Beadle County WARNING SIGNS

Hazing isn’t just “boys being boys.” It’s systematic abuse disguised as tradition. These are the activities that have hospitalized and killed students nationwide — and they happen near Beadle County too.

Physical Abuse

Waterboarding or simulated drowning
Being struck with wooden paddles or other objects
Extreme physical exercise to the point of collapse (500+ squats, 100+ pushups, bear crawls)
Forced to run for hours without rest
Exposure to extreme heat or cold (stripped to underwear, sprayed with hoses)

Forced Consumption

Forced to drink alcohol until vomiting
Forced to eat large amounts of food until vomiting
Forced to consume non-food items (peppercorns, hot sauce)
Forced to continue exercising after vomiting

Psychological Torture

Being hog-tied or restrained for hours
Carrying objects of sexual nature at all times
Sleep deprivation (forced to drive members at all hours)
Humiliation and degradation
Threats of expulsion or physical punishment

Medical Consequences

Rhabdomyolysis (muscle breakdown that can cause kidney failure)
Alcohol poisoning (can be fatal)
Traumatic brain injury (from falls or beatings)
Hypothermia or heat stroke (from exposure)
PTSD, anxiety, depression (long-term psychological damage)
Death

Our client in Houston was hospitalized for 4 days with kidney failure after being waterboarded and forced to do 500 squats. This could happen to your Beadle County child.

💔 REAL CASES — REAL CONSEQUENCES

Case 1: Waterboarding in Houston (2025)

Victim: Leonel Bermudez (not a UH student yet)
Fraternity: Pi Kappa Phi
What Happened: Waterboarded with a garden hose, forced to do 500 squats, struck with wooden paddles
Result: Hospitalized for 4 days with rhabdomyolysis and kidney failure
Our Case: $10 MILLION lawsuit filed

Case 2: Death at Bowling Green (2021)

Victim: Stone Foltz
Fraternity: Pi Kappa Alpha
What Happened: Forced to drink entire bottle of alcohol
Result: Died from alcohol poisoning; family won $10.1 MILLION

Case 3: Death at LSU (2017)

Victim: Maxwell Gruver
Fraternity: Phi Delta Theta
What Happened: Forced to drink during “Bible Study” pledge event
Result: Died from alcohol poisoning (BAC 0.495); $6.1 MILLION jury verdict

Case 4: Death at Penn State (2017)

Victim: Timothy Piazza
Fraternity: Beta Theta Pi
What Happened: Forced to drink 18 drinks in 82 minutes; fell down stairs; fraternity waited 12 hours to call 911
Result: Died from traumatic brain injury; $110+ MILLION settlement

These same fraternities have chapters near Beadle County. These same tragedies could happen to Beadle County students.

⚖️ Beadle County VICTIMS’ LEGAL RIGHTS

You Can Sue — Even If You “Consented”

South Dakota Hazing Law:
While South Dakota’s specific hazing statutes should be reviewed for local applicability, federal civil rights claims and general negligence principles apply nationwide.

Most Importantly: CONSENT IS NOT A DEFENSE.

Even if your child “agreed” to participate, they cannot consent to being hazed.
Hazing is illegal in most states, including South Dakota.
Universities and fraternities have a duty to protect students, regardless of consent.

Who You Can Sue

Defendant	Why They’re Liable
Local Chapter	Directly organized and conducted hazing
National Organization	Failed to supervise; knew about hazing culture
University	Failed to protect students; may own fraternity property
Individual Members	Participated in hazing; failed to stop it
House Corporation	Owned property where hazing occurred
Alumni	Hosted hazing at their homes

Beadle County families: You can sue all of these defendants, even if they’re located outside South Dakota. We have federal court authority and can pursue cases nationwide.

💰 WHAT Beadle County VICTIMS CAN RECOVER

Economic Damages

Medical bills (hospitalization, treatment, future care)
Lost wages (time missed from work)
Educational expenses (disruption to education)
Rehabilitation costs

Non-Economic Damages

Pain and suffering (physical and emotional)
Mental anguish (PTSD, anxiety, depression)
Loss of enjoyment of life
Disfigurement (scars, permanent injuries)

Punitive Damages

Awarded when conduct is egregious (waterboarding, torture)
Meant to punish the defendants and deter future hazing
Can reach millions of dollars

Our $10 million Houston case is seeking all of these damages for Beadle County families to understand what’s possible.

🕒 TIME IS CRITICAL — Beadle County STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS

In most states, including South Dakota, you have only 2 YEARS from the date of injury to file a lawsuit.

If you miss this deadline, you lose your right to sue forever.

Beadle County families: Hazing victims often delay reporting due to:

Shame and embarrassment
Fear of retaliation
Loyalty to the organization
Not recognizing it as hazing
Pressure to stay quiet

Every day you wait is a day closer to losing your legal rights.

📋 WHAT Beadle County FAMILIES SHOULD DO NOW

Step 1: Seek Medical Attention

Even if injuries seem minor, get checked by a doctor
Medical records are critical evidence
Some injuries (like rhabdomyolysis) may not appear immediately

Step 2: Preserve ALL Evidence

Take photos of injuries at all stages of healing
Save all communications (texts, GroupMe, Snapchat, Instagram, emails)
Document everything in writing (dates, times, what happened)
Get witness names and contact information
Do NOT delete anything — even if it’s embarrassing

Step 3: Do NOT Talk to the Organization

Fraternities/sororities will try to control the narrative
They will pressure you to sign documents
They will offer settlements that don’t cover your damages
Anything you say can be used against you

Step 4: Contact Attorney 911 Immediately

Call 1-888-ATTY-911 — available 24/7
We offer FREE consultations for Beadle County families
We work on contingency — you pay nothing unless we win
We will travel to Beadle County for your case

🎯 WHY Beadle County FAMILIES CHOOSE ATTORNEY 911

1. We’re Fighting This Battle RIGHT NOW

Currently litigating a $10 MILLION hazing lawsuit in Houston
Same strategies available for Beadle County victims
We know how to build these cases and win

2. Nationwide Representation for Beadle County

Federal court authority (U.S. District Court admission)
Dual-state bar licenses (Texas AND New York)
Willingness to travel to Beadle County for depositions and trials
Remote consultation technology for Beadle County families

3. Former Insurance Defense Attorneys

Know exactly how insurance companies think
Know how to dismantle their defenses
Know how to maximize your recovery

4. Proven Results in Catastrophic Cases

BP Texas City explosion litigation (mass tort experience)
Multi-million dollar personal injury settlements
Wrongful death case experience
Federal court trial experience

5. We Speak Spanish — Se Habla Español

Bilingual staff serving Spanish-speaking clients
No language barriers to justice for Beadle County families

6. We Care About Beadle County Victims

“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

We see your child as a person — not a paycheck. We fight for Beadle County families because we truly care.

🏛️ UNIVERSITIES NEAR Beadle County — WE CAN HELP

While we don’t have specific information about every hazing incident at every university near Beadle County, we know that the same national fraternities and sororities operate in the region. If your child was hazed at any institution near Beadle County, we can evaluate your case.

Common Hazing Locations Near Beadle County:

Fraternities and sororities at local universities
Sports teams (football, basketball, wrestling, etc.)
Marching bands
ROTC programs
Honor societies
Student clubs and organizations

Beadle County families: If your child was hazed in any of these settings, contact us immediately.

📞 Beadle County HAZING VICTIMS — CALL NOW

Your child didn’t deserve this. You don’t have to face this alone.

24/7 Legal Emergency Hotline for Beadle County:
📞 1-888-ATTY-911

Email: ralph@atty911.com
Website: attorney911.com/hazing

We serve Beadle County hazing victims nationwide. We will fight for your family.

🔥 TO FRATERNITIES AND UNIVERSITIES NEAR Beadle County:

We are watching. We are coming.

The same legal strategies that are securing $10+ million verdicts nationwide apply to your chapters and institutions.

If you haze students near Beadle County, we will pursue every liable entity — the university, the national organization, the housing corporation, and every individual member.

We already shut down the Pi Kappa Phi chapter at University of Houston. Your chapter could be next.

Clean up your act now. Because we won’t stop until every hazing culture is dismantled.

⚠️ FREE RESOURCES FOR Beadle County FAMILIES

Video: What to Do If Your Child Is Hazed

🎥 Watch Now (Adapted from our evidence preservation content)

📢 MEDIA INQUIRIES

For press about Beadle County hazing cases or our national hazing litigation:

Contact: Ralph Manginello
Email: ralph@atty911.com
Phone: 1-888-ATTY-911

Recent Media Coverage of Our Hazing Case:

ABC13 Houston: Abuse and hazing led to hospitalization
KHOU 11: $10 million lawsuit filed
Houston Chronicle: UH fraternity hazing lawsuit
Houston Public Media: $10 million over alleged hazing

Beadle County Hazing Lawyers — Fighting for Justice, One Case at a Time

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