Hazing Lawyers Serving Jack County, Texas – Attorney 911
Justice for Hazing Victims in Jack County and Across Texas
If your child has been the victim of hazing at a fraternity, sorority, sports team, or any student organization in Jack County, Texas, you are not alone. Hazing is not tradition—it’s abuse. And it’s illegal.
At Attorney 911, we are currently fighting a $10 million hazing lawsuit against Pi Kappa Phi and the University of Houston—a case that has exposed dangerous hazing practices happening right here in Texas. The same fraternities, the same university failures, and the same culture of abuse exist in Jack County and surrounding communities.
If your child has suffered physical injuries, emotional trauma, or wrongful death due to hazing, we will fight for you with the same aggression we’re bringing to Houston.
🚨 The Hazing Crisis in Jack County – What Families Need to Know
Hazing is a widespread problem in Texas, including in Jack County and nearby universities. Despite laws against it, fraternities, sororities, sports teams, and other organizations continue to engage in dangerous initiation rituals that put students at risk.
🔴 Common Hazing Practices in Jack County & Texas
Hazing isn’t just “harmless fun”—it’s a form of abuse, torture, and sometimes manslaughter. Some of the most dangerous hazing activities include:
✅ Forced Alcohol Consumption – Binge drinking, chugging, drinking games leading to alcohol poisoning
✅ Physical Abuse – Beatings, paddling, branding, forced exercise to exhaustion
✅ Waterboarding & Simulated Drowning – A form of torture (as seen in our UH case)
✅ Forced Eating Until Vomiting – Consuming large amounts of food, milk, or peppercorns
✅ Sleep Deprivation – Late-night activities, forced driving, exhaustion
✅ Psychological & Sexual Humiliation – Forced nudity, carrying sexual objects, degradation
✅ Extreme Physical Punishment – 100+ pushups, 500+ squats, bear crawls, 100-yard crawls (leading to rhabdomyolysis and kidney failure, as in our case)
✅ Confinement & Isolation – Locking pledges in small spaces, blindfolding, verbal abuse
These aren’t “traditions”—they’re crimes.
💔 Real Cases of Hazing in Texas – The Same Could Happen in Jack County
🔥 Our Current Case: $10 Million Lawsuit Against Pi Kappa Phi & University of Houston
Victim: Leonel Bermudez (a “ghost rush” – not even enrolled at UH yet)
Injuries: Rhabdomyolysis, acute kidney failure, 4-day hospitalization
Hazing Activities:
- Waterboarded with a garden hose (simulated drowning)
- Forced to do 500+ squats, 100+ pushups, bear crawls, 100-yard crawls until he collapsed
- Struck with wooden paddles
- Forced to eat milk, hot dogs, and peppercorns until vomiting
- Forced to lie in vomit-soaked grass
- Another pledge lost consciousness and collapsed (Oct. 15, 2025)
Result: Pi Kappa Phi closed the chapter—but only after Bermudez was hospitalized. They knew about the “hazing crisis” and did nothing.
This same fraternity operates near Jack County. The same abuse could be happening to your child.
💀 Other Texas Hazing Cases – Proof It Happens Here
| Case | University | Fraternity | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Coffey (2017) | Florida State | Pi Kappa Phi | Died from forced alcohol consumption |
| Jared Munoz (2017) | University of Houston | Pi Kappa Alpha | Lacerated spleen, $1M lawsuit |
| UT Austin Hazing (2025) | UT Austin | Sigma Chi | Wrongful death lawsuit filed |
| Max Gruver (2017) | LSU | Phi Delta Theta | $6.1M jury verdict, Max Gruver Act (felony hazing law) |
| Tim Piazza (2017) | Penn State | Beta Theta Pi | $110M+ settlement, Piazza Law (felony hazing) |
These cases prove one thing: Hazing is deadly, and universities and fraternities will pay millions when held accountable.
⚖️ Texas Hazing Laws – What Jack County Families Need to Know
Texas has strict anti-hazing laws, but many organizations ignore them. Here’s what you need to know:
📜 Texas Education Code § 37.151-37.157 – Hazing is a Crime
- Hazing is illegal in Texas, whether on or off campus.
- Consent is NOT a defense – Even if your child “agreed” to participate, hazing is still illegal.
- Criminal penalties:
- Class B Misdemeanor (up to 180 days in jail, $2,000 fine)
- Class A Misdemeanor (up to 1 year in jail, $4,000 fine) if hazing causes serious bodily injury
- State Jail Felony (180 days–2 years in jail, $10,000 fine) if hazing causes death
- Organizations can be fined up to $10,000 and lose recognition.
🏛️ Civil Liability – Who Can Be Sued in Jack County?
If your child was hazed, multiple parties can be held legally and financially responsible, including:
- The Local Chapter – The fraternity/sorority at your Jack County school
- The National Organization – Pi Kappa Phi, Sigma Alpha Epsilon, etc.
- The University – If they knew about hazing and did nothing (as in our UH case)
- Individual Members – The president, pledgemaster, and anyone who participated
- Alumni & Housing Corporations – If hazing occurred at their property
- Insurance Companies – Fraternities and universities have liability insurance
In our UH case, we’re suing:
✔ Pi Kappa Phi National
✔ The UH Beta Nu Chapter
✔ The University of Houston
✔ The UH Board of Regents
✔ Individual fraternity members & alumni
The same strategy applies to Jack County cases.
💰 What Is Your Jack County Hazing Case Worth?
Hazing cases can result in multi-million-dollar settlements and verdicts, depending on:
| Factor | Impact on Case Value |
|---|---|
| Severity of Injuries | Hospitalization, surgery, permanent damage = higher value |
| Medical Bills | Past and future medical expenses (dialysis, therapy, etc.) |
| Psychological Trauma | PTSD, anxiety, depression, therapy costs |
| Lost Wages | Time missed from work, internships, or school |
| Future Earning Capacity | If injuries prevent career success |
| Egregious Conduct | Waterboarding, forced drinking, extreme physical abuse = higher punitive damages |
| University/Fraternity Knowledge | If they knew about prior hazing and did nothing |
| Wrongful Death | If hazing resulted in death, damages can exceed $10M |
📊 Recent Hazing Settlements & Verdicts
| Case | Amount | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Stone Foltz (BGSU) | $10.1M | Settlement |
| Max Gruver (LSU) | $6.1M | Jury Verdict |
| Tim Piazza (Penn State) | $110M+ | Settlement |
| Adam Oakes (VCU) | $4M+ | Settlement |
Our $10 million demand in the UH case is in line with these precedents—and your Jack County case could be worth just as much.
🛡️ What to Do If Your Child Was Hazed in Jack County
If your child has been hazed, time is critical. Evidence disappears, witnesses forget, and the statute of limitations (usually 2 years) can expire.
✅ Immediate Steps for Jack County Families:
- Seek Medical Attention – Even if injuries seem minor, get checked for rhabdomyolysis, concussions, or internal injuries.
- Preserve Evidence – Save texts, photos, videos, social media posts, and witness contact info.
- Do NOT Talk to the Fraternity or University Alone – They will try to silence you or shift blame.
- Do NOT Post on Social Media – Anything you post can be used against you.
- Contact a Hazing Lawyer Immediately – Call Attorney 911 at 1-888-ATTY-911 for a free consultation.
❌ What NOT to Do:
❌ Delete messages or posts (this is destruction of evidence)
❌ Sign anything from the fraternity or university
❌ Talk to insurance companies without a lawyer
❌ Wait to take action (evidence disappears, deadlines expire)
🏆 Why Jack County Families Choose Attorney 911
We don’t just talk about hazing—we’re fighting it in court right now. Here’s why we’re the best choice for Jack County families:
✅ We’re Currently Litigating a $10M Hazing Case – We know how to win.
✅ Former Insurance Defense Attorneys – We know how fraternities and universities try to avoid liability.
✅ Federal Court Authority – We can sue national fraternities anywhere in the U.S.
✅ Dual-State Bar Licenses (Texas & New York) – Strategic advantage against national organizations.
✅ Se Habla Español – Bilingual representation for Spanish-speaking families.
✅ Contingency Fee – $0 upfront. We only get paid if you win.
✅ We Travel to Jack County – For depositions, meetings, and court appearances.
📞 Jack County Families – Call Now for a Free Consultation
If your child has been hazed in Jack County, Texas, call us immediately.
📞 1-888-ATTY-911 (24/7)
📧 ralph@atty911.com
🌐 attorney911.com
We will fight for your child’s rights—no matter where in Texas the hazing occurred.
🔥 A Message to Fraternities & Universities in Jack County
To the fraternities, sororities, and universities operating near Jack County, Texas:
We are watching.
The same legal strategies that secured $10+ million verdicts nationwide apply to your chapter. If you haze students in Jack County, we will find every liable entity—your national organization, your housing corporation, your alumni, and your individual members.
Pi Kappa Phi’s UH chapter? Shut down.
The fraternity president? Personally liable for $6.5 million.
The university? Forced to pay millions for failing to protect students.
Your chapter could be next.
Clean up your act before we clean you out in court.
📢 Jack County Parents: This Could Happen to Your Child
Hazing doesn’t stop at state lines. The same fraternities that waterboarded our client in Houston have chapters near Jack County. The same universities that failed to protect students in Houston have campuses near Jack County.
If your child is pledging a fraternity, sorority, or any student organization, they are at risk.
Call us before it’s too late.
📞 1-888-ATTY-911 | ralph@atty911.com | attorney911.com
