Hazing Victim Legal Support for Boundary County, Idaho Families
🚨 The Hazing Crisis in Boundary County: What Every Parent Needs to Know
If you’re a parent in Boundary County, Idaho, you may think hazing is something that happens “somewhere else” — at big universities in Texas or Florida. But the truth is hazing happens right here in Boundary County, and it’s happening to our kids.
The same fraternities that waterboarded a student at the University of Houston have chapters near Boundary County. The same universities that failed to stop hazing have campuses within driving distance. And the same culture of abuse that hospitalized our client in Houston exists in Boundary County institutions.
This guide is for Boundary County families. We’ll show you:
- What hazing really looks like (it’s not just “boys being boys”)
- How it’s happening near Boundary County
- What to do if your child is hazed
- How to hold institutions accountable — even from Boundary County
We’re currently fighting a $10 million hazing lawsuit in Texas. We will bring that same fight to Boundary County.
🔍 What Is Hazing? The Truth Boundary County Parents Need to Know
Hazing isn’t harmless fun. It’s abuse disguised as tradition.
In our current case, a student was:
✔ Waterboarded with a garden hose — simulated drowning is torture
✔ Forced to do 500 squats — until his muscles broke down and his kidneys failed
✔ Struck with wooden paddles — physical assault with weapons
✔ Forced to eat until vomiting — then made to lie in his own vomit
✔ Deprived of sleep — forced to drive fraternity members at all hours
This is not “tradition.” This is abuse.
And it’s happening near Boundary County.
📍 Hazing Near Boundary County: The Institutions You Should Know
🏛️ Universities & Colleges Near Boundary County with Greek Life
While Boundary County itself doesn’t have a major university, several institutions within driving distance have active Greek organizations — and the same hazing risks:
| Institution | Location | Greek Life Presence | Distance from Boundary County |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Idaho College | Coeur d’Alene, ID | Yes (Fraternities & Sororities) | ~60 miles |
| University of Idaho | Moscow, ID | Yes (15+ fraternities & sororities) | ~120 miles |
| Eastern Washington University | Cheney, WA | Yes (Active Greek community) | ~150 miles |
| Washington State University | Pullman, WA | Yes (Strong Greek system) | ~160 miles |
| Gonzaga University | Spokane, WA | Yes (Fraternities & sororities) | ~180 miles |
The same national fraternities operate at these schools:
- Pi Kappa Phi (our current lawsuit defendant)
- Sigma Alpha Epsilon (SAE)
- Pi Kappa Alpha (Pike)
- Sigma Chi
- Beta Theta Pi
- Phi Delta Theta
These are the same organizations that have paid millions in hazing settlements nationwide.
💔 Real Hazing Cases That Could Happen in Boundary County
Case 1: The Waterboarding Case (Our Current Fight)
- Victim: Leonel Bermudez (not even enrolled at UH yet)
- Fraternity: Pi Kappa Phi (University of Houston)
- What Happened: Waterboarded, forced to do 500 squats, struck with paddles
- Result: Hospitalized with kidney failure for 4 days
- Our Lawsuit: $10 million
Why This Matters to Boundary County:
Pi Kappa Phi has 150+ chapters nationwide, including near Boundary County. If they waterboarded a student in Houston, they could be doing it near Boundary County too.
Case 2: The Alcohol Poisoning Case
- Victim: Stone Foltz
- Fraternity: Pi Kappa Alpha (Bowling Green State University)
- What Happened: Forced to drink entire bottle of alcohol
- Result: Died from alcohol poisoning
- Settlement: $10.1 million
Boundary County Warning:
Forced drinking happens at Boundary County-area universities. It’s not just alcohol poisoning — it’s assault.
Case 3: The Fall That Killed Him
- Victim: Timothy Piazza
- Fraternity: Beta Theta Pi (Penn State)
- What Happened: Forced to drink 18 shots in 82 minutes, fell down stairs multiple times
- Result: Died from traumatic brain injury
- Settlement: $110+ million
Boundary County Reality Check:
Hazing doesn’t just happen in basements. It happens on campuses near Boundary County, in fraternity houses, at off-campus parties.
⚖️ Idaho Hazing Laws: What Boundary County Families Need to Know
Idaho Code § 18-917 — Hazing is a Crime in Idaho
Definition:
“Hazing” means any activity which recklessly or intentionally endangers the mental or physical health or safety of a student for the purpose of initiation or admission into or affiliation with any student organization.
Penalties:
- Misdemeanor — Up to 1 year in jail and/or $5,000 fine
- Felony — If serious bodily injury or death occurs
Key Point for Boundary County Families:
Consent is NOT a defense. Even if your child “agreed” to participate, the law says that doesn’t matter.
🚨 What to Do If Your Child Is Hazed in Boundary County
Step 1: Get Medical Help Immediately
- Hazing injuries can be life-threatening — rhabdomyolysis (muscle breakdown), alcohol poisoning, head injuries
- Go to the ER — even if your child says they’re “fine”
- Document everything — medical records are critical for legal action
Step 2: Preserve All Evidence
✅ Take photos of injuries, hazing locations, any objects used
✅ Save all communications — texts, GroupMe messages, Snapchats, emails
✅ Get witness names — other pledges, bystanders
✅ Document dates and times — when hazing occurred
✅ Keep clothing — if it has blood, vomit, or other evidence
❌ Do NOT:
- Delete any messages or posts
- Talk to the fraternity/sorority 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 Idaho
- Report to the university — but do NOT do this alone (they protect themselves, not your child)
- File a Title IX complaint — if sexual assault or gender-based abuse occurred
Step 4: Contact a Hazing Lawyer Immediately
Hazing cases have strict deadlines. In Idaho, you typically have 2 years from the date of injury to file a lawsuit.
We serve Boundary County families. Even though we’re based in Texas, we can represent hazing victims in Boundary County through:
- Federal court authority (we’re admitted to U.S. District Court)
- Video consultations — meet with us remotely
- Willingness to travel — we’ll come to Boundary County for depositions and trials
Call us 24/7: 1-888-ATTY-911
💰 Can Boundary County Families Really Sue for Hazing?
YES. And they can win millions.
Who Can Be Sued in Boundary County Hazing Cases?
| Defendant | Why They’re Liable | Boundary County Application |
|---|---|---|
| Local Chapter | Directly organized and conducted hazing | Same applies to Boundary County chapters |
| National Organization | Failed to supervise; knew about hazing culture | Same nationals operate near Boundary County |
| University | Failed to protect students; premises liability | Same as Boundary County-area universities |
| Individual Members | Participated in or allowed hazing | Same as Boundary County perpetrators |
| Housing Corporation | Owned/controlled property where hazing occurred | Same as Boundary County fraternity houses |
| Alumni/Hosts | Allowed hazing at their home | Same as Boundary County alumni |
What Boundary County Families Can Recover
| Category | Examples | Potential Value |
|---|---|---|
| Medical Bills | ER, hospitalization, therapy, future treatment | $50,000 – $500,000+ |
| Lost Wages | Time missed from work or internships | $10,000 – $100,000+ |
| Pain & Suffering | Physical pain, emotional trauma, PTSD | $100,000 – $5,000,000+ |
| Punitive Damages | To punish egregious conduct (e.g., waterboarding) | $1,000,000+ |
| Wrongful Death | If hazing results in death | $1,000,000 – $10,000,000+ |
In our current case, we’re seeking $10 million. The same compensation is available for Boundary County families.
📞 Why Boundary County Families Choose Attorney 911
1. We’re Fighting This Battle Right Now
- $10 million hazing lawsuit against Pi Kappa Phi and University of Houston
- Media coverage from ABC13, KHOU, Houston Chronicle
- Proven track record in hazing litigation
2. We Know How to Win Against Powerful Institutions
- Former insurance defense attorneys — we know how they think
- Federal court admission — we can sue anywhere in the U.S.
- Dual-state bar licenses — Texas and New York
- Experience with multi-million dollar cases — including BP Texas City explosion
3. We Serve Boundary County Families
- Video consultations — meet with us remotely
- Willing to travel — we’ll come to Boundary County for your case
- Contingency fee — $0 upfront; we only get paid if you win
4. We Understand What Boundary County Families Are Going Through
- Our client was waterboarded, forced to do 500 squats, struck with paddles
- He ended up in the hospital with kidney failure
- He was afraid to speak out due to retribution
- We know the fear, the trauma, the anger
5. We Won’t Back Down
“If this prevents harm to another person, that’s what we’re hoping to do. Let’s bring this to light. Enough is enough.” — Lupe Pena
We will fight for Boundary County families just like we’re fighting in Houston.
🔥 The Message to Boundary County Fraternities & Universities
To the fraternities operating near Boundary County:
We are watching. The same legal strategies that secured $10+ million verdicts nationwide apply to your chapter.
To Pi Kappa Phi, Sigma Alpha Epsilon, Pi Kappa Alpha, and all the others:
If your chapter operates near Boundary County, know that Attorney 911 represents hazing victims across America. We are coming for you.
To the universities near Boundary County:
The same institutional negligence that made University of Houston a defendant exists at your campus. Act now or face the same accountability.
📞 Boundary County Families: You Are Not Alone
If your child has been hazed at a university near Boundary County, we can help.
Call us 24/7: 1-888-ATTY-911
Email: ralph@atty911.com
We serve Boundary County families on contingency — $0 upfront. We don’t get paid unless you win.
📌 Final Checklist for Boundary County Parents
✅ Talk to your child about hazing — it’s not just “boys being boys”
✅ Monitor their social media and communications — look for warning signs
✅ Educate them on their rights — they can say no; they can leave
✅ Know the signs of hazing — exhaustion, injuries, secrecy, sudden isolation
✅ Save this number: 1-888-ATTY-911 — in case of emergency
Hazing doesn’t stop at state lines. Neither do we.
We will fight for Boundary County families.