🛡️ Attorney 911: Arkansas’s Trusted Hazing Lawyers – Protecting Ashley County Students from Fraternity & Sorority Abuse

🚨 Ashley County Parents: Your Child Could Be Next

Hazing isn’t just a distant problem in big cities—it’s happening right here in Ashley County, Arkansas, and at universities across the state. The same fraternities and sororities that have hospitalized, maimed, and killed students nationwide are operating in our community.

At Attorney 911, we’re fighting back.

We’re currently litigating a $10 million hazing lawsuit against Pi Kappa Phi and the University of Houston—a case that proves these organizations know the risks, ignore the warnings, and allow abuse to continue.

If your child has been hazed in Ashley County, we will fight for you with the same fury.

🔥 What Is Hazing? (And Why It’s Illegal in Arkansas)

Hazing isn’t just “rough initiation”—it’s torture disguised as tradition. In Arkansas, hazing is a crime under Arkansas Code § 6-5-207, and it includes:

✅ Physical abuse – Beatings, paddling, forced exercise to exhaustion
✅ Psychological torture – Waterboarding, sleep deprivation, humiliation
✅ Forced consumption – Alcohol poisoning, eating until vomiting
✅ Dangerous stunts – Blindfolded activities, extreme weather exposure
✅ Sexual humiliation – Forced nudity, carrying sexual objects

Arkansas law is clear:

“No student organization or individual shall engage in hazing or consent to being hazed.”
— Arkansas Code § 6-5-207

Consent is NOT a defense. Even if your child “agreed” to participate, the law still holds the organization liable.

🏛️ Arkansas Universities Where Hazing Happens

While Ashley County itself is a rural community, many local students attend universities where Greek life is active—and where hazing is rampant. These are the schools where we’ve seen hazing cases, and where your child could be at risk:

📍 Near Ashley County (Within Driving Distance):

• University of Arkansas (Fayetteville) – Major Greek life presence; multiple hazing incidents reported
• University of Arkansas at Monticello – Smaller campus, but fraternities/sororities still operate
• University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff – Historically Black university with active Greek organizations
• Arkansas State University (Jonesboro) – Known for Greek life; hazing incidents documented
• University of Central Arkansas (Conway) – Large Greek system; past hazing violations

📍 Across Arkansas (Where Ashley County Students May Attend):

• Hendrix College (Conway) – Small liberal arts school with Greek life
• Ouachita Baptist University (Arkadelphia) – Strong Greek presence
• Arkansas Tech University (Russellville) – Multiple fraternities/sororities
• Southern Arkansas University (Magnolia) – Greek system with past hazing concerns

If your child attends—or plans to attend—any of these schools, they could be at risk.

💀 Real Hazing Cases That Could Happen in Ashley County

🔴 Case 1: The $10 Million Waterboarding Lawsuit (Our Current Case)

Victim: Leonel Bermudez (University of Houston)
Fraternity: Pi Kappa Phi
What Happened:

• Waterboarded with a garden hose (simulated drowning)
• Forced to do 500 squats until his muscles broke down
• Struck with wooden paddles
• Hospitalized for 4 days with kidney failure
• Same fraternity that killed a student in 2017

Why It Matters for Ashley County:
Pi Kappa Phi has chapters at universities near Ashley County. If they’re doing this in Texas, they’re likely doing it in Arkansas.

🔴 Case 2: The Student Who Died from Alcohol Poisoning

Victim: Stone Foltz (Bowling Green State University)
Fraternity: Pi Kappa Alpha
What Happened:

• Forced to drink an entire bottle of alcohol
• Died from alcohol poisoning (BAC 0.35—4x legal limit)
• Family won $10.1 million

Why It Matters for Ashley County:
The same fraternities that killed Stone Foltz have chapters in Arkansas. If your child is pledging, they could be next.

🔴 Case 3: The Student Who Fell Down Stairs and Died

Victim: Timothy Piazza (Penn State)
Fraternity: Beta Theta Pi
What Happened:

• Forced to drink 18 drinks in 82 minutes
• Fell down stairs multiple times
• Fraternity brothers waited 12 hours to call 911
• Died from traumatic brain injury
• Family settled for $110+ million

Why It Matters for Ashley County:
Universities know hazing happens. They own the fraternity houses. They are liable.

🚑 What to Do If Your Child Is Hazed in Ashley County

⚠️ Step 1: Get Medical Help Immediately

• Rhabdomyolysis (muscle breakdown) can be fatal
• Alcohol poisoning can kill within hours
• Internal injuries may not be obvious at first
• Psychological trauma (PTSD, anxiety, depression) requires treatment

If your child shows any of these symptoms, go to the ER NOW:
✔ Brown/dark urine (sign of muscle breakdown)
✔ Severe muscle pain or weakness
✔ Confusion, vomiting, or loss of consciousness
✔ Difficulty breathing
✔ Extreme exhaustion or inability to move

⚠️ Step 2: Preserve All Evidence

Do NOT let the fraternity destroy proof. Collect:

📱 Texts, GroupMe, Snapchat, Instagram DMs – Save screenshots of hazing instructions, threats, or admissions
📸 Photos/Videos – Document injuries, hazing locations, alcohol bottles, paddles, or other weapons
📝 Witness Statements – Get names and contact info of other pledges who were hazed
📄 Medical Records – Request copies of all hospital/doctor visits
🏠 Location Proof – Note where hazing occurred (fraternity house, off-campus location, etc.)
📧 Emails from the Fraternity or University – Save any communications about hazing

❌ DO NOT:

• Delete any messages or posts
• Talk to the fraternity or university without a lawyer
• Sign anything from the organization
• Post about the incident on social media

⚠️ Step 3: Report to Authorities

• File a police report (hazing is a crime in Arkansas)
• Report to the university (Title IX office, student conduct)
• Report to the national fraternity/sorority (though they may cover it up)

⚠️ WARNING: Universities often protect their reputation over victims. They may pressure your child to stay quiet. Do not trust them—get a lawyer first.

⚠️ Step 4: Call Attorney 911 Immediately

📞 1-888-ATTY-911 (24/7 Hazing Hotline)

We will:
✅ Protect your child from retaliation (fraternities intimidate victims)
✅ Preserve evidence before it disappears
✅ Sue every liable party (fraternity, university, individuals)
✅ Fight for maximum compensation (medical bills, pain & suffering, punitive damages)
✅ Hold the abusers accountable (criminal + civil consequences)

❌ DO NOT wait. The statute of limitations in Arkansas is 3 years, but evidence disappears fast. Call us NOW.

⚖️ Who Can We Sue for Hazing in Arkansas?

Hazing cases involve multiple liable parties. We pursue everyone responsible:

⚠️ The deeper the pockets, the bigger the payout. Universities and national organizations have millions in assets and insurance. We go after them all.

💰 How Much Is a Hazing Lawsuit Worth in Arkansas?

Hazing cases can result in millions in compensation. Factors that increase value:

✅ Severity of injuries (hospitalization, permanent damage)
✅ Egregious conduct (waterboarding, paddling, forced drinking)
✅ Prior incidents (if the fraternity/university knew about past hazing)
✅ Cover-up attempts (if they tried to hide evidence)
✅ Psychological trauma (PTSD, anxiety, depression)
✅ Wrongful death (if hazing resulted in death)

📊 Recent Hazing Settlements & Verdicts:

Ashley County families deserve the same justice.

🎯 Why Choose Attorney 911 for Your Ashley County Hazing Case?

✅ We’re Fighting This Battle RIGHT NOW

• Currently litigating a $10 million hazing lawsuit against Pi Kappa Phi and UH
• Media coverage (ABC13, KHOU 11, Houston Chronicle)
• Real results in hazing cases (Kappa Sigma, Texas A&M, rhabdomyolysis cases)

✅ We Know How to Beat the “Consent” Defense

Fraternities will claim: “He agreed to it!”
Arkansas law says: NO.

“No student organization or individual shall engage in hazing or consent to being hazed.”
— Arkansas Code § 6-5-207

We destroy this argument in court.

✅ We’ve Beaten Insurance Companies Before

• Former insurance defense attorneys (we know their tricks)
• Fought BP Texas City explosion cases (massive corporate defendants)
• Won millions for personal injury victims

✅ We Travel to Ashley County

• Headquartered in Houston, Austin, and Beaumont
• Serve clients nationwide, including Arkansas
• Video consultations available
• We come to Ashley County for depositions, trials, and meetings

✅ $0 Upfront Costs for Ashley County Families

• Contingency fee – You pay nothing unless we win
• No hidden fees
• We don’t get paid unless you do

📞 Ashley County Hazing Victims: Call Us NOW

🚨 If your child has been hazed, time is running out.

📞 1-888-ATTY-911 (24/7 Hazing Hotline)
📧 ralph@atty911.com
🌐 attorney911.com

We will:
✔ Protect your child from retaliation
✔ Preserve evidence before it’s destroyed
✔ Sue every liable party (fraternity, university, individuals)
✔ Fight for maximum compensation
✔ Hold the abusers accountable

❌ Don’t let them get away with it. Call us today.

🔍 Frequently Asked Questions (Ashley County Families)

❓ “My child was hazed, but they ‘agreed’ to it. Can we still sue?”

YES. Arkansas law explicitly states that consent is not a defense to hazing. Even if your child signed a waiver or “agreed” to participate, the fraternity and university are still liable.

❓ “The fraternity says it was ‘just a prank.’ Is it still illegal?”

YES. Hazing is never just a prank. If the activity:

• Endangered physical or mental health
• Caused injury or humiliation
• Was required for membership

It’s illegal. Waterboarding, forced drinking, and paddling are not pranks—they’re assault.

❓ “The university says they didn’t know. Can we still sue them?”

YES. Universities own fraternity houses. They have oversight responsibility. If they failed to:

• Inspect the property
• Enforce anti-hazing policies
• Act on prior complaints

They are negligent—and liable.

❓ “My child was hazed off-campus. Can we still sue the university?”

YES. Universities can still be liable if:

• They knew or should have known about hazing
• They failed to discipline the organization
• The hazing was connected to Greek life

❓ “How much will this cost me?”

$0 upfront. We work on a contingency fee—you pay nothing unless we win. Our fee comes from the settlement, so there’s no financial risk to you.

❓ “What if the fraternity retaliates against my child?”

We protect our clients. If the fraternity intimidates or retaliates, we:

• File restraining orders
• Pursue additional legal action
• Ensure your child’s safety

❓ “How long do we have to file a lawsuit?”

3 years from the date of the hazing incident (Arkansas statute of limitations). However, evidence disappears fast. The sooner you act, the stronger your case.

📢 A Message to Arkansas Fraternities & Sororities

To the chapters operating near Ashley County:

We know what’s happening in your basements, backyards, and off-campus houses. We track your corporate structures, your alumni chapters, and your insurance policies.

Pi Kappa Phi’s UH chapter? Shut down.
The president who let it happen? Personally liable for $6.5 million.

This is your warning:

• We are watching.
• We are documenting.
• We are coming for you if you haze students in Arkansas.

The same legal strategies that won $10+ million verdicts nationwide apply to your chapter.

Clean up your act—or we’ll clean you out in court.

🏆 Ashley County Families: You Deserve Justice

Hazing isn’t tradition. It’s abuse. It’s torture. It’s illegal.

If your child has been hazed in Ashley County or at an Arkansas university, you have rights. You have the right to:
✅ Hold the abusers accountable
✅ Recover compensation for medical bills and trauma
✅ Prevent this from happening to another child

We’re fighting for you.

📞 1-888-ATTY-911 | ralph@atty911.com | attorney911.com

Ashley County hazing victims: The time to act is NOW.