🚨 Hazing Victims in Bradford County, PA: You Are Not Alone. We Will Fight For You.
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🏛️ The Hazing Crisis Hits Close to Home in Bradford County, PA
Bradford County families send their children to college expecting them to be safe. They trust that universities and Greek organizations near Bradford County will protect their students. But hazing is happening right here in Pennsylvania—and it’s happening at schools near Bradford County.
At Attorney911, we are actively fighting a $10 million hazing lawsuit against Pi Kappa Phi and the University of Houston. This isn’t just a Texas problem—it’s a national crisis. The same fraternities with chapters near Bradford County have paid millions in settlements for hazing deaths and injuries. The same universities near Bradford County have failed to protect students. And the same culture of abuse exists in Greek life across America—including in Pennsylvania.
If your child has been hazed in Bradford County or at a nearby university, you have legal rights. We will fight for you—just like we’re fighting for Leonel Bermudez.
🔥 What Happened in Houston Could Happen in Bradford County
The Case That Proves Hazing is Everywhere – Even Near Bradford County
In November 2025, Leonel Bermudez, a young man who wasn’t even enrolled at the University of Houston yet, was hospitalized with severe rhabdomyolysis and kidney failure after being hazed by Pi Kappa Phi.
What they did to him:
✔ Waterboarded him with a garden hose (simulated drowning)
✔ Forced him to do 500 squats and 100 pushups until he collapsed
✔ Struck him with wooden paddles
✔ Forced him to eat until he vomited, then made him keep running
✔ Hog-tied another pledge for over an hour
✔ Another pledge lost consciousness during a workout
The result? Bermudez spent four days in the hospital fighting for his life. His muscles broke down, his kidneys failed, and he nearly died.
This didn’t just happen in Texas. It happens in Pennsylvania too.
Pi Kappa Phi has 150+ chapters nationwide, including in Pennsylvania. The same “traditions” that hospitalized Bermudez exist at fraternities near Bradford County. The same negligence that allowed this to happen at UH exists at universities near Bradford County.
If your child has been hazed in Bradford County or at a nearby school, we will fight for you with the same fury we’re bringing to this case.
💔 Hazing in Pennsylvania: The Reality for Bradford County Families
Hazing isn’t just “boys being boys” or “harmless tradition.” It’s abuse. It’s torture. And it’s illegal.
Pennsylvania Hazing Laws – What Bradford County Families Need to Know
Under Pennsylvania’s Anti-Hazing Law (18 Pa. Cons. Stat. § 2810), hazing is a third-degree misdemeanor, punishable by up to one year in jail and a $2,500 fine. If hazing causes serious bodily injury or death, it becomes a felony.
But criminal charges aren’t enough. Families of hazing victims in Pennsylvania—including near Bradford County—can also sue for civil damages, including:
✅ Medical bills (emergency care, therapy, future treatment)
✅ Pain and suffering (physical and emotional trauma)
✅ Lost wages (if hazing disrupted education or employment)
✅ Punitive damages (to punish the organization for reckless conduct)
Bradford County families: If your child was hazed, you have the right to hold the fraternity, university, and individuals accountable.
🏆 We’ve Won Millions for Hazing Victims – Bradford County Families Deserve the Same
We are currently litigating a $10 million hazing lawsuit against Pi Kappa Phi and the University of Houston. This isn’t our first hazing case—and it won’t be our last.
Hazing Cases That Prove Justice is Possible
| Case | Fraternity | Outcome | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stone Foltz (BGSU, 2021) | Pi Kappa Alpha | Settlement | $10.1 million |
| Maxwell Gruver (LSU, 2017) | Phi Delta Theta | Jury Verdict | $6.1 million |
| Timothy Piazza (Penn State, 2017) | Beta Theta Pi | Settlement | $110+ million |
| Andrew Coffey (FSU, 2017) | Pi Kappa Phi | Settlement | Confidential (multi-million) |
| Leonel Bermudez (UH, 2025) | Pi Kappa Phi | Pending | $10 million |
Bradford County families: These cases prove that hazing victims can and do win. The same legal strategies that secured these verdicts apply to Pennsylvania—including near Bradford County.
🏛️ Who Can Be Held Liable for Hazing in Bradford County?
If your child was hazed near Bradford County, multiple parties may be responsible:
1. The Local Fraternity Chapter
- Directly organized and conducted the hazing
- Officers (president, pledgemaster) can be sued personally
- Members who participated can be held individually liable
2. The National Fraternity Organization
- Knew or should have known about hazing risks
- Failed to enforce anti-hazing policies
- Has deep pockets and insurance policies
3. The University or College
- Premises liability – If hazing occurred on campus or in university-owned housing
- Negligent supervision – Failed to monitor Greek life
- Institutional knowledge – If they knew hazing was happening and did nothing
4. Individual Members & Alumni
- Assault & battery – If they physically harmed your child
- Negligent supervision – If they allowed hazing to continue
- Premises liability – If hazing occurred at their home
Bradford County families: We will pursue every liable party to ensure you get the justice and compensation you deserve.
🚨 What to Do If Your Child Was Hazed in Bradford County
Step 1: Seek Medical Attention Immediately
- Even if injuries seem minor, get checked by a doctor
- Document all symptoms (bruises, pain, emotional distress)
- Rhabdomyolysis (like in our case) can be life-threatening—don’t wait
Step 2: Preserve All Evidence
✅ Take photos/videos of injuries, hazing locations, and any physical evidence
✅ Save all communications (texts, GroupMe, Snapchat, Instagram DMs)
✅ Write down everything that happened (dates, times, who was involved)
✅ Get witness names and contact info (other pledges, bystanders)
✅ Do NOT delete anything—even if it’s embarrassing
Step 3: Do NOT Talk to the Fraternity or University Alone
- They will try to control the narrative
- They will destroy evidence
- They will pressure you to stay quiet
- Anything you say can be used against you
Step 4: Contact Attorney911 Immediately
- Free consultation – We’ll evaluate your case at no cost
- $0 upfront – We work on contingency (you pay nothing unless we win)
- 24/7 availability – Call us anytime at 1-888-ATTY-911
Bradford County families: The statute of limitations in Pennsylvania is 2 years from the date of injury. Do not wait.
💬 Hear From Our Attorneys
Ralph Manginello on the Bermudez Case:
“When he finally made it home, he crawled up the stairs and went to bed. The next day, he was really sore and couldn’t really move. The next day was worse, and the next day, his mom rushed him to the hospital, and he had some kidney failure.”
“This isn’t just hazing. This is torture. And it’s happening at schools near Bradford County too.”
Lupe Pena on Why We Fight:
“If this prevents harm to another person, that’s what we’re hoping to do. Let’s bring this to light. Enough is enough.”
“Bradford County families: Your child didn’t deserve this. We will make sure the people who hurt them pay.”
📞 Bradford County Families: Call Us Now – 1-888-ATTY-911
Hazing is not tradition. It’s abuse. And we will hold the abusers accountable.
Why Choose Attorney911 for Your Bradford County Hazing Case?
✅ We’re actively fighting a $10 million hazing lawsuit – We know how to win
✅ Former insurance defense attorneys – We know how the other side thinks
✅ Federal court authority – We can sue national fraternities anywhere in the U.S.
✅ Dual-state licensed (TX & NY) – We can pursue cases in Pennsylvania and nationwide
✅ Se habla español – We serve Bradford County’s Spanish-speaking families
✅ $0 upfront – You pay nothing unless we win your case
Bradford County families: We will travel to Pennsylvania for your case. We will fight for you like we’re fighting for Leonel Bermudez.
🏆 Our Promise to Bradford County Families
- We will listen. Your story matters.
- We will investigate. We’ll gather every piece of evidence.
- We will fight. We won’t back down from powerful institutions.
- We will win. We’ve secured millions for hazing victims—and we’ll do the same for you.
Bradford County hazing victims: You are not alone. We are here to help.
📅 Act Now – The Clock is Ticking
Pennsylvania’s statute of limitations is 2 years from the date of injury. Evidence disappears. Memories fade. Your rights expire.
Call us today at 1-888-ATTY-911 or email ralph@atty911.com.
Bradford County families: Justice starts with a phone call.
🚨 Enough is Enough. Let’s End Hazing in Pennsylvania.
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