Hazing Lawyers Serving Wilson County, Texas — Attorney 911
Justice for Hazing Victims in Floresville, Stockdale, La Vernia, and Across Wilson County
When “tradition” becomes torture, we fight back.
If your child has been hazed at a university near Wilson County — whether at Texas A&M, University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA), Texas State University, or any other institution — you are not powerless. The same fraternities that waterboarded a student at the University of Houston operate chapters near Wilson County. The same negligence that hospitalized Leonel Bermudez exists at universities your child may attend.
Attorney 911 is 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 Wilson County families with the same aggression.
🚨 The Hazing Crisis in Texas — It’s Happening Near Wilson County
What Is Hazing?
Hazing is any activity expected of someone joining a group that humiliates, degrades, abuses, or endangers them — regardless of their willingness to participate. In Texas, consent is not a defense. Even if your child “agreed” to participate, the law says it doesn’t matter.
Hazing Isn’t Just “Boys Being Boys.” It’s Abuse.
In our current case, a University of Houston fraternity pledge was:
- Waterboarded with a garden hose (simulated drowning)
- Forced to do 500 squats and 100 pushups until he collapsed
- Struck with wooden paddles
- Made to eat until he vomited, then forced to continue running
- Hospitalized for 4 days with rhabdomyolysis and kidney failure
This isn’t hazing. This is torture.
And it’s happening at universities near Wilson County.
🏛️ Universities and Fraternities Near Wilson County — Are They Protecting Your Child?
Universities Near Wilson County with Active Greek Life:
| University | Location | Distance from Floresville | Greek Organizations Present |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas A&M University | College Station, TX | ~100 miles | Pi Kappa Phi, Sigma Alpha Epsilon, Pi Kappa Alpha, and many more |
| University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) | San Antonio, TX | ~40 miles | Pi Kappa Phi, Sigma Chi, Kappa Sigma, and others |
| Texas State University | San Marcos, TX | ~70 miles | Pi Kappa Phi, Sigma Alpha Epsilon, Phi Delta Theta |
| University of Houston | Houston, TX | ~180 miles | Pi Kappa Phi (currently under litigation) |
| Trinity University | San Antonio, TX | ~45 miles | Multiple fraternities and sororities |
| St. Mary’s University | San Antonio, TX | ~45 miles | Active Greek system |
The same national fraternities involved in our $10 million lawsuit have chapters at universities near Wilson County. If they’re hazing at UH, they’re likely hazing near Wilson County too.
💔 What Hazing Looks Like for Wilson County Families
Types of Hazing Reported at Texas Universities:
- Physical Abuse: Paddling, beating, forced exercise to exhaustion
- Forced Consumption: Alcohol poisoning, eating until vomiting, non-food substances
- Sleep Deprivation: All-night activities, forced early-morning tasks
- Psychological Torture: Humiliation, degradation, threats of expulsion
- Waterboarding/Drowning: Simulated drowning with hoses or buckets
- Sexual Abuse: Forced nudity, sexual acts, carrying sexual objects
- Exposure: Forced to endure extreme heat or cold without proper clothing
Medical Consequences of Hazing:
- Rhabdomyolysis (muscle breakdown) — can lead to kidney failure
- Acute alcohol poisoning — can be fatal
- Traumatic brain injury — from beatings or falls
- Hypothermia or heatstroke — from exposure
- Cardiac arrest — from extreme physical exertion
- PTSD, anxiety, depression — long-term psychological damage
- Death
Hazing isn’t harmless. It’s life-altering — or life-ending.
⚖️ Legal Rights for Wilson County Hazing Victims
Texas Law Protects Your Child
Under Texas Education Code § 37.151-37.157, hazing is illegal. It doesn’t matter if your child “consented.” The law explicitly states:
“It is not a defense to prosecution that the person against whom the hazing was directed consented to or acquiesced in the hazing activity.”
Who Can Be Held Liable?
| Defendant | Why They’re Liable |
|---|---|
| Local Fraternity Chapter | Directly organized and conducted hazing |
| National Fraternity Organization | Failed to supervise; knew about hazing culture |
| University | Failed to protect students; owned fraternity house |
| Individual Members | Participated in or facilitated hazing |
| Alumni/Hosts | Allowed hazing at their property |
| Insurance Companies | Must cover damages under liability policies |
Damages Wilson County Families Can Recover:
- Medical expenses (hospital stays, therapy, future treatment)
- Lost wages (time missed from work or school)
- Pain and suffering (physical and emotional trauma)
- Punitive damages (to punish egregious conduct)
- Wrongful death (if hazing results in death)
Multi-million dollar settlements and verdicts are possible. In our current case, we’re seeking $10 million for a student hospitalized with kidney failure.
🔍 How We Prove a Hazing Case for Wilson County Families
Evidence We Use to Build Your Case:
- Medical Records — Hospitalization, treatment, diagnoses
- Photos/Videos — Injuries, hazing activities, fraternity house
- Text Messages/Group Chats — Communications about hazing
- Witness Statements — Other pledges, bystanders, friends
- Fraternity Documents — Pledge manuals, schedules, rules
- University Records — Prior hazing reports, oversight failures
- Insurance Policies — Coverage for institutional liability
- Social Media Posts — Evidence of hazing culture
We preserve evidence immediately. Texts get deleted. Photos disappear. Memories fade. The sooner you contact us, the stronger your case will be.
📞 What Wilson County Families Should Do Now
If Your Child Has Been Hazed:
- Get medical attention immediately — Even if injuries seem minor
- Preserve all evidence — Screenshots, photos, videos, texts
- Do NOT talk to the fraternity or university alone — They will try to control the narrative
- Do NOT post on social media — Anything you post can be used against you
- Contact Attorney 911 immediately — We offer free, confidential consultations
If Your Child Has Died from Hazing:
We understand this is an unimaginable loss. We will fight for justice on behalf of your family. Wrongful death claims can recover compensation for:
- Funeral expenses
- Loss of companionship
- Lost future earnings
- Pain and suffering
- Punitive damages
🏆 Why Wilson County Families Choose Attorney 911
1. We’re Currently Litigating a $10 Million Hazing Case
We’re not just talking about hazing — we’re fighting it in court right now. Our attorneys, Ralph Manginello and Lupe Pena, are representing a hazing victim against Pi Kappa Phi and the University of Houston. Wilson County families get the same aggressive representation.
2. Former Insurance Defense Attorneys — We Know Their Playbook
Both Ralph and Lupe worked for insurance companies before switching sides. We know how they try to minimize claims. We use that insider knowledge to maximize your recovery.
3. Federal Court Authority — We Can Pursue Cases Nationwide
While based in Texas, we can represent hazing victims anywhere in the country through our federal court admission. Distance is not a barrier.
4. Dual-State Bar Admission — Strategic Advantage for National Fraternities
We’re licensed in Texas and New York. Many national fraternities are headquartered in New York. This gives us a strategic edge in pursuing them.
5. We Speak Spanish — Se Habla Español
Many hazing victims and families in Wilson County are Spanish-speaking. We provide full legal services in Spanish — no language barriers to justice.
6. Contingency Fee — $0 Upfront for Wilson County Families
We understand the financial strain of medical bills and legal fees. We work on contingency — you pay nothing unless we win your case.
📢 What We’re Demanding for Hazing Victims
Our Current $10 Million Lawsuit — What It Means for Wilson County
In our case against Pi Kappa Phi and the University of Houston, we’re seeking $10 million for:
- Medical expenses (4-day hospitalization, kidney failure treatment)
- Pain and suffering (waterboarding, extreme physical abuse)
- Punitive damages (to punish egregious conduct)
- Institutional accountability (to force real change)
This case is a warning to every fraternity and university near Wilson County: If you haze students, you will pay.
We’re Demanding:
✅ An end to the culture of hazing — No more “tradition” as an excuse for abuse
✅ Real oversight of Greek organizations — Universities must protect students
✅ Accountability for individuals and institutions — No more cover-ups
✅ Compensation for victims and families — Medical bills, trauma, lost futures
🎯 Fraternities Near Wilson County on Notice
These fraternities have chapters at universities near Wilson County — and have paid millions in hazing settlements nationwide:
| Fraternity | Notable Hazing Cases | Settlement/Verdict |
|---|---|---|
| Pi Kappa Phi | Andrew Coffey (FSU, 2017) — Death | Confidential |
| Pi Kappa Phi | Leonel Bermudez (UH, 2025) — Hospitalization | $10M lawsuit pending |
| Pi Kappa Alpha | Stone Foltz (BGSU, 2021) — Death | $10.1 million |
| Sigma Alpha Epsilon | Chemical burns (Texas A&M, 2021) | $1M+ |
| Phi Delta Theta | Maxwell Gruver (LSU, 2017) — Death | $6.1 million verdict |
| Beta Theta Pi | Timothy Piazza (Penn State, 2017) — Death | $110+ million |
| Sigma Chi | UT Austin (2025) — TBI lawsuit | Pending |
We are watching. We are documenting. And we will hold every chapter accountable.
📞 Contact Attorney 911 — Wilson County’s Hazing Lawyers
If your child has been hazed in Wilson County or at a university nearby, call us immediately.
📞 1-888-ATTY-911 (24/7)
📧 ralph@atty911.com
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Free, confidential consultation. We come to Wilson County for meetings, depositions, and trials.
We don’t get paid unless you get paid.
🚨 Don’t Wait — The Clock Is Ticking
Texas Statute of Limitations for Hazing:
- Personal Injury: 2 years from date of injury
- Wrongful Death: 2 years from date of death
Evidence disappears. Witnesses forget. Your rights expire.
Call us today. Justice can’t wait.
🔥 Together, We Can End Hazing in Texas
Wilson County families: You are not alone. We are fighting for you.
To every fraternity near Wilson County: We see you. We know your corporate structures. We know your insurance policies. And we will pursue every liable entity.
To every university near Wilson County: You have a duty to protect your students. When you fail, you will be held accountable.
This ends now.
Call Attorney 911. Fight back. Get justice.
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