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February 23, 2026 9 min read
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🚨 Hazing Victims in Big Horn County, Montana β€” You Are Not Alone

Big Horn County families: If your child has been hazed β€” whether at a fraternity, sorority, sports team, or any student organization β€” you have legal rights. Attorney 911 is fighting this battle right now in Texas, and we will fight for Big Horn County victims with the same aggression.

Call us now for a free, confidential consultation: πŸ“ž 1-888-ATTY-911

πŸ”₯ What Happened in Houston Could Happen in Big Horn County

The Same Hazing. The Same Fraternities. The Same Negligence.

This fall, Leonel Bermudez β€” a young man excited to join a fraternity at the University of Houston β€” was subjected to weeks of systematic abuse that hospitalized him with severe rhabdomyolysis and kidney failure.

What they did to him:

  • Waterboarded him with a garden hose β€” simulated drowning
  • Forced him to do 500 squats and 100 pushups until he couldn’t stand
  • Struck him with wooden paddles
  • Forced him to eat until he vomited, then made him run through his own vomit
  • Another pledge lost consciousness during hazing β€” they kept going

The result: Leonel spent 3 nights and 4 days in the hospital fighting for his life.

The outrage: This wasn’t the first time. Andrew Coffey died at a Pi Kappa Phi event in 2017 β€” same fraternity. A student was hospitalized at UH in 2017 β€” same university. Eight years later, nothing changed.

Big Horn County families: The same fraternities that operate at universities near Big Horn County have the same hazing cultures. The same negligence exists at Big Horn County institutions. Your child could be next.

βš–οΈ Big Horn County Hazing Victims Have Legal Rights

You Can Hold Institutions Accountable β€” No Matter Where You Are

We serve Big Horn County families nationwide. While our offices are in Houston, Austin, and Beaumont, we represent hazing victims across America through federal court authority and our commitment to traveling wherever justice demands.

Your Big Horn County case can proceed regardless of where the hazing occurred.

Who Can Be Held Liable for Big Horn County Hazing?

Defendant Why They’re Liable
Local Chapter Directly organized and conducted hazing
National Organization Failed to supervise; knew about hazing culture
University/College Failed to protect students; may own fraternity property
Individual Members Participated in or allowed hazing
Chapter Officers Leadership responsibility; directed hazing
Alumni/Hosts Allowed hazing at their homes or properties

Big Horn County families: These same defendants exist at institutions near Big Horn County. We know how to pursue them.

πŸ’° Multi-Million Dollar Precedents Show Big Horn County Victims Can Win

Hazing Cases Settle for Millions β€” Here’s the Proof

Case University Fraternity Outcome Amount
Stone Foltz Bowling Green State Pi Kappa Alpha Settlement $10.1 Million
Max Gruver Louisiana State Phi Delta Theta Jury Verdict $6.1 Million
Timothy Piazza Penn State Beta Theta Pi Settlement $110 Million+
Andrew Coffey Florida State Pi Kappa Phi Settlement Confidential (major)
Leonel Bermudez University of Houston Pi Kappa Phi Pending $10 Million Sought

Big Horn County families: These cases prove that hazing lawsuits win. The same legal strategies apply to your case.

πŸ₯ The Medical Reality of Hazing β€” What Big Horn County Parents Need to Know

Hazing Causes Serious, Life-Threatening Injuries

Rhabdomyolysis (like Leonel Bermudez):

  • Muscle breakdown from extreme exercise
  • Can cause acute kidney failure
  • Requires hospitalization
  • Can be fatal

Alcohol Poisoning:

  • Forced drinking can be deadly
  • Blood alcohol content can reach fatal levels

Traumatic Brain Injury:

  • From beatings or falls
  • Can cause permanent disability

Heat Stroke/Hypothermia:

  • From exposure to elements
  • Can cause organ failure

Psychological Trauma:

  • PTSD, anxiety, depression
  • Can last a lifetime

Big Horn County families: These injuries are preventable. When institutions fail to protect students, they are liable for the consequences.

πŸ“‹ What to Do If Your Child Is Hazed in Big Horn County

Immediate Action Steps for Big Horn County Families

  1. Get Medical Attention Immediately

    • Even if your child “feels fine,” get checked
    • Some injuries (like rhabdomyolysis) have delayed symptoms
    • Medical records are critical evidence
  2. Preserve All Evidence

    • Save all text messages, GroupMe chats, Snapchats, Instagram DMs
    • Take photos of injuries at all stages of healing
    • Document everything in writing β€” dates, times, what happened
    • Get names and contact info of witnesses
  3. Do NOT Talk to the Organization Without Legal Counsel

    • They will try to control the narrative
    • They will try to get your child to sign documents
    • They will try to intimidate witnesses
  4. Do NOT Post on Social Media

    • Anything you post can be used against you
    • Defense will look for photos showing your child “looking fine”
    • Stay off social media until your case is resolved
  5. Call Attorney 911 Immediately

    • Free consultation: 1-888-ATTY-911
    • We offer video consultations for Big Horn County families
    • We travel to Big Horn County for depositions and meetings
    • No upfront cost β€” we work on contingency

⏳ Big Horn County Families β€” Time Is Critical

The 2-Year Statute of Limitations

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

Every day you wait:

  • Evidence disappears
  • Witnesses forget
  • Organizations destroy records
  • Your rights expire

Big Horn County families: Don’t delay. Call us now.

πŸ” Why Big Horn County Families Choose Attorney 911

We Are Fighting This Battle Right Now β€” And We’ll Fight for You

βœ… Currently litigating a $10 million hazing lawsuit against Pi Kappa Phi and University of Houston
βœ… Former insurance defense attorneys β€” we know how defendants think
βœ… Federal court authority β€” we can pursue cases anywhere in America
βœ… Dual-state bar licenses β€” Texas AND New York; strategic for national organizations
βœ… Se habla espaΓ±ol β€” bilingual staff serving Spanish-speaking families
βœ… Contingency fee β€” $0 upfront cost; we don’t get paid unless you get paid
βœ… We travel to Big Horn County β€” for depositions, trials, and client meetings

Big Horn County families: You’re not just getting lawyers. You’re getting a team that’s actively fighting this battle right now and will bring that same aggression to your case.

πŸ“ž Call Now β€” Free Consultation for Big Horn County Hazing Victims

Big Horn County families: If your child has been hazed, call us now for a free, confidential consultation.

πŸ“ž 1-888-ATTY-911
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We serve Big Horn County families nationwide. Distance is not a barrier to justice.

🎯 The Message to Big Horn County Fraternities and Universities

We Are Watching. We Are Coming.

To fraternities operating near Big Horn County:
The same legal strategies that secured $10+ million verdicts nationwide apply to your chapter. If your chapter harms students, we will pursue every liable entity.

To Pi Kappa Phi, Sigma Alpha Epsilon, Pi Kappa Alpha, Phi Delta Theta, Beta Theta Pi, and all others:
If your chapter operates near Big Horn County, know that Attorney 911 represents hazing victims across America. We have proven these cases can be won.

To universities near Big Horn County:
The same institutional negligence that made University of Houston a defendant exists at your campus. Act now or face the same accountability.

Big Horn County institutions: The Bermudez case is a warning. Clean up your chapters before we clean them out in court.

πŸ’” To Big Horn County Hazing Victims β€” You Are Not Alone

We see you. We believe you. We will fight for you.

You didn’t deserve this. This wasn’t “tradition.” This wasn’t “building character.” This was abuse.

Big Horn County families: You have the right to seek justice. You have the right to compensation. You have the right to hold those who hurt you accountable.

Call us now. Let’s fight this together.

πŸ“ž 1-888-ATTY-911 β€” Big Horn County hazing victims deserve justice.

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