🚨 Hazing Legal Emergency: Protecting Carson County Students from Greek Life Abuse
Carson County families: If your child was hazed at a fraternity or sorority, you have legal rights — and Attorney 911 is fighting this battle right now.
We are currently representing a University of Houston student who was hospitalized after being waterboarded, forced to do 500 squats, and struck with wooden paddles during Pi Kappa Phi hazing rituals. This isn’t just happening in Houston — the same fraternities operate at universities near Carson County, and they’re putting Carson County students at risk.
Call Attorney 911 now at 1-888-ATTY-911 for a free, confidential consultation. We serve hazing victims nationwide, including Carson County families.
🏥 What Hazing Looks Like in Carson County
Hazing isn’t just “boys being boys” or “tradition.” In our current case, fraternity members:
- Waterboarded pledges with garden hoses (simulated drowning)
- Forced 500 squats and 100 pushups until muscles broke down (rhabdomyolysis)
- Struck pledges with wooden paddles
- Forced eating until vomiting, then made them run sprints through vomit
- Hog-tied a pledge face-down on a table with an object in his mouth for over an hour
- Drove pledges during early morning hours, causing dangerous exhaustion
This is happening at universities near Carson County right now. The same national fraternities involved in our Houston case have active chapters at colleges in the Texas Panhandle region.
⚖️ Carson County Families Have Legal Rights
Texas law is clear: Hazing is illegal, and consent is not a defense. Texas Education Code § 37.154 explicitly states that victims cannot “consent” to hazing — no matter what the fraternity tells you.
You can sue for:
- Medical bills (past and future)
- Pain and suffering
- Emotional distress and PTSD
- Lost wages and career opportunities
- Punitive damages (to punish egregious conduct)
Who can be held liable:
- The local fraternity chapter
- The national fraternity organization
- The university (if they knew or should have known)
- Individual members who participated
- Alumni who allowed hazing at their homes
💰 Hazing Cases Win Millions — And We’re Proving It
Our firm is currently litigating a $10 million lawsuit against Pi Kappa Phi and the University of Houston. This follows a pattern of multi-million dollar hazing verdicts and settlements nationwide:
| Case | Fraternity | University | Outcome |
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| Stone Foltz | Pi Kappa Alpha | Bowling Green State | $10.1 million settlement |
| Maxwell Gruver | Phi Delta Theta | Louisiana State | $6.1 million jury verdict |
| Timothy Piazza | Beta Theta Pi | Penn State | $110+ million (estimated) |
| Andrew Coffey | Pi Kappa Phi | Florida State | Confidential settlement |
| Leonel Bermudez | Pi Kappa Phi | University of Houston | $10 million lawsuit pending |
Carson County families: Your case could be next — and we know how to win.
🔍 Why Carson County Students Are at Risk
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Same Fraternities, Same Culture — Pi Kappa Phi, Sigma Alpha Epsilon, Pi Kappa Alpha, and other nationals with hazing histories have chapters near Carson County.
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University Negligence — Like UH, universities near Carson County often own fraternity houses but fail to monitor them. They collect rent while students are abused.
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Pattern of Abuse — In our Houston case, Pi Kappa Phi had 8 years to fix their culture after Andrew Coffey died in 2017. They did nothing — and now Leonel Bermudez was hospitalized.
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They’re Already Planning to Return — Pi Kappa Phi’s official statement said they “look forward to returning to campus.” They’re not sorry — they’re waiting for the publicity to die down.
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Ghost Rushes Are Vulnerable — Our client wasn’t even a UH student yet. He was a “ghost rush” — expected to transfer. Fraternities haze students who aren’t even enrolled.
📋 What Carson County Families Should Do Immediately
If your child has been hazed:
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Seek medical attention immediately — Even if injuries seem minor. Rhabdomyolysis (muscle breakdown) and alcohol poisoning can be life-threatening.
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Preserve all evidence — Save:
- Text messages and social media posts
- Photos/videos of injuries or hazing activities
- Names and contact info of witnesses
- Medical records and bills
- Any documents given to pledges
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Do NOT confront the fraternity alone — They will destroy evidence and coordinate their story.
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Do NOT sign anything — The fraternity or university may try to get you to sign away your rights.
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Call Attorney 911 immediately — 1-888-ATTY-911
Time is critical. Texas has a 2-year statute of limitations for personal injury cases. Evidence disappears quickly, and witnesses forget details.
🏆 Why Carson County Families Choose Attorney 911
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We’re Fighting This Battle Right Now — Our $10 million hazing lawsuit against Pi Kappa Phi is active and making headlines.
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Former Insurance Defense Attorneys — We know how insurance companies and fraternities try to avoid liability. We use their own tactics against them.
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Federal Court Authority — We can pursue cases in federal court, giving us more leverage against national organizations.
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Dual-State Licensed — Texas AND New York bar admission means we can take on national fraternities headquartered anywhere.
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We Travel to Carson County — We come to you for depositions, meetings, and trials. Distance is not a barrier.
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Contingency Fee Basis — $0 upfront. We only get paid if we win your case.
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Se Habla Español — Bilingual staff to serve Carson County’s Hispanic families.
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Proven Track Record — Our attorneys have secured millions for personal injury victims, including hazing cases.
🎯 The Attorney 911 Difference: We Know How to Win
Ralph Manginello — 25+ years of litigation experience, including high-profile cases like the BP Texas City explosion. Former insurance defense attorney who knows how the other side thinks.
Lupe Pena — Former national defense firm attorney with insider knowledge of how insurance companies minimize claims. Fluent in Spanish.
Our Strategy for Carson County Families:
- Immediate evidence preservation — We act fast to secure texts, photos, and witness statements
- Aggressive discovery — We demand internal fraternity documents showing their knowledge of hazing
- Pattern evidence — We prove this isn’t an isolated incident
- Multiple defendants — We sue everyone responsible: individuals, chapters, nationals, universities
- Maximum damages — We pursue every category of compensation, including punitive damages
📞 Carson County Families: Call Now — 1-888-ATTY-911
Hazing is a legal emergency. We respond immediately.
- Free, confidential consultation
- $0 upfront cost — we only get paid if you win
- Available 24/7 for Carson County families
- We travel to you — no need to come to Houston
Don’t let the fraternity or university silence your child. Don’t let them destroy evidence. Don’t let them get away with abuse.
Call Attorney 911 now at 1-888-ATTY-911 or visit attorney911.com.
📢 To Fraternities Near Carson County: We Are Watching
Pi Kappa Phi, Sigma Alpha Epsilon, Pi Kappa Alpha, Phi Delta Theta, Beta Theta Pi, Kappa Sigma, Sigma Chi, and all others:
We know your chapters exist near Carson County. We know your national organizations have paid millions in hazing settlements. We know you’re still engaging in dangerous “traditions.”
The UH Pi Kappa Phi chapter that waterboarded our client? Shut down. Their national organization is being sued for $10 million. Their members may face criminal charges.
This is your warning: If your chapter near Carson County hazes students, we will find you. We will sue you. We will shut you down. And we will make you pay.
To university administrators near Carson County: You own these houses. You collect the rent. You have the power to inspect and regulate. If you fail to protect students, you will be held accountable — just like University of Houston.
The message is clear: Hazing ends now.
📚 Know the Signs: Is Your Carson County Student Being Hazed?
Hazing often happens in secret. Look for these warning signs:
Physical Signs:
- Unexplained bruises, cuts, or burns
- Extreme fatigue or sleep deprivation
- Weight loss or signs of malnutrition
- Difficulty walking or moving
- Signs of alcohol poisoning (vomiting, confusion, passing out)
Behavioral Signs:
- Sudden withdrawal from family/friends
- Increased anxiety or depression
- Fear of talking about fraternity/sorority activities
- Secretive behavior about schedule
- Sudden academic decline
- Talking about “traditions” or “pledge activities” that sound dangerous
If you suspect hazing, act immediately. Call Attorney 911 at 1-888-ATTY-911.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions for Carson County Families
Q: My child consented to participate. Can we still sue?
A: YES. Texas law explicitly states that consent is not a defense to hazing (Texas Education Code § 37.154). The fraternity cannot argue that your child “agreed” to be waterboarded or forced to do 500 squats.
Q: The fraternity says this was just “tradition.” Is that a defense?
A: NO. “Tradition” does not make illegal activity legal. Assault is assault, whether it’s called “hazing” or “tradition.”
Q: My child was hazed at a university outside Carson County. Can you still help?
A: YES. We represent hazing victims nationwide. Our federal court authority and dual-state licenses allow us to pursue cases anywhere in the country.
Q: We can’t afford a lawyer. How much does this cost?
A: $0 upfront. We work on a contingency fee basis — we only get paid if we win your case. There are no hourly fees or retainers.
Q: How long do we have to file a lawsuit?
A: Typically 2 years from the date of injury in Texas. However, evidence disappears quickly, so you should act immediately.
Q: Will my child have to testify in court?
A: Possibly, but most cases settle before trial. If the case does go to trial, we prepare our clients thoroughly and support them every step of the way.
Q: Can we sue the university too?
A: Often, yes. If the university knew or should have known about hazing, failed to supervise Greek life, or owned the property where hazing occurred, they can be held liable.
Q: What if the hazing happened off-campus?
A: It doesn’t matter. Texas hazing law applies to activities “on or off the campus of an educational institution.”
🏛️ Carson County Universities with Greek Life: Know the Risks
While we cannot comment on specific incidents at Carson County-area universities without documented cases, we can confirm that national fraternities with documented hazing histories have chapters at or near the following institutions in the Texas Panhandle region:
- West Texas A&M University (Canyon, TX) — Multiple fraternities and sororities
- Texas Tech University (Lubbock, TX) — Large Greek system
- Midwestern State University (Wichita Falls, TX) — Active Greek life
- Angelo State University (San Angelo, TX) — Greek organizations present
- Eastern New Mexico University (Portales, NM — near Texas border) — Greek life
These are the same national organizations involved in our Houston case and other major hazing lawsuits. If your child is pledging a fraternity or sorority at any of these schools, they face the same risks that hospitalized our client.
📞 Carson County Families: Your Legal Emergency Starts Here
1-888-ATTY-911
Available 24/7 for Carson County hazing victims
$0 upfront. We only get paid if we win.
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