Hazing in Texas: A Complete Guide for City of Calvert Families Seeking Justice & Accountability

If Your Child Was Harmed by Fraternity, Sorority, or Campus Hazing in City of Calvert or at Any Texas University, You Are Not Alone

For every family in City of Calvert, Hearne, Franklin, and across Robertson County, the dream of your child’s college experience can turn into a nightmare in minutes. It starts with what seems like harmless tradition—a pledge event, a team initiation, a Corps exercise. But when forced drinking turns to alcohol poisoning, when “team building” becomes physical torture, when humiliation crosses into assault, you’re facing more than just a bad decision. You’re facing institutional failure, cover-up culture, and life-altering injury.

Right now, as you read this, families across Texas are living this reality. In Houston, we’re currently fighting one of the most serious hazing cases in recent Texas history: the Leonel Bermudez v. University of Houston and Pi Kappa Phi Beta Nu chapter lawsuit. This isn’t ancient history—this is happening now in our state. A University of Houston student suffered rhabdomyolysis and acute kidney failure after allegedly being forced through extreme workouts, degrading rituals, and psychological torment. His urine turned brown. He was hospitalized for four days. And the organizations that should have protected him—the university, the national fraternity—are now facing a $10 million lawsuit.

If you’re a parent in City of Calvert, Bremond, or anywhere in Robertson County, this matters to you. Your child might be at Texas A&M, just an hour away. They might be at the University of Houston, where this case is unfolding. They might be at any of Texas’s 96 campuses with Greek life. The same national organizations, the same institutional blind spots, the same dangerous traditions exist everywhere students seek belonging.

This comprehensive guide is written specifically for City of Calvert families and all Texas parents who need to understand what hazing really looks like in 2025, how Texas law protects (or fails) victims, what we’ve learned from national tragedies, and what practical, immediate steps you can take if your child has been harmed.

IMMEDIATE HELP FOR HAZING EMERGENCIES

If your child is in danger RIGHT NOW:

Call 911 for medical emergencies
Then call Attorney911: 1-888-ATTY-911 (1-888-288-9911)
We provide immediate help – that’s why we’re the Legal Emergency Lawyers™

In the first 48 hours:

Get medical attention immediately, even if the student insists they are “fine”
Preserve evidence BEFORE it’s deleted:
- Screenshot group chats, texts, DMs immediately
- Photograph injuries from multiple angles
- Save physical items (clothing, receipts, objects)
Write down everything while memory is fresh (who, what, when, where)
Do NOT:
- Confront the fraternity/sorority
- Sign anything from the university or insurance company
- Post details on public social media
- Let your child delete messages or “clean up” evidence

Contact an experienced hazing attorney within 24-48 hours:

Evidence disappears fast (deleted group chats, destroyed paddles, coached witnesses)
Universities move quickly to control the narrative
We can help preserve evidence and protect your child’s rights
Call 1-888-ATTY-911 for immediate consultation

Hazing in 2025: What It Really Looks Like in Texas

Beyond Stereotypes: The Modern Reality

Hazing isn’t just “boys being boys” or “harmless tradition.” In 2025, hazing has evolved into sophisticated, often digitalized systems of coercion that leave lasting physical and psychological damage. For City of Calvert families whose children attend Texas universities, understanding these modern forms is crucial.

Alcohol and Substance Hazing remains the deadliest form. It’s not just “drinking at a party.” It’s calculated coercion: “Big/Little” nights where pledges are given handles of liquor, “Bible study” drinking games where wrong answers mean forced consumption, lineups where students must chug beyond their limits. The results—alcohol poisoning, traumatic brain injury, death—are predictable and have been repeated at campuses nationwide.

Physical Hazing has evolved from simple paddling to calculated endurance tests. At the University of Houston Pi Kappa Phi chapter currently involved in our lawsuit, allegations include:

“Save-your-brother” drills and extreme workouts leading to rhabdomyolysis
Cold-weather exposure in underwear
Forced consumption of milk, hot dogs, and peppercorns until vomiting, followed by immediate sprints
Being sprayed in the face with a hose “similar to waterboarding”

Digital Hazing represents the newest frontier. For City of Calvert students, this means:

24/7 group chat monitoring with immediate response demands
Geo-tracking via Find My Friends or Snapchat Maps
Social media humiliation through forced TikTok challenges or Instagram stories
“Disappearing” evidence on Snapchat or encrypted apps

Psychological Hazing creates invisible wounds. Sleep deprivation during “hell week,” isolation from non-Greek friends, public shaming in chapter meetings, forced confessions of personal information—these create psychological trauma that can outlast physical injuries.

Sexualized Hazing crosses into criminal territory. From forced nudity to simulated sexual acts to actual assault, these practices represent some of the most damaging forms of hazing, particularly relevant given Texas universities’ Title IX obligations.

Where Hazing Happens in Texas

City of Calvert families need to understand that hazing isn’t limited to stereotypical “frat parties”:

Fraternities and Sororities: All councils—IFC, Panhellenic, NPHC, multicultural
Corps of Cadets and ROTC: Military-style traditions with documented abuse cases
Athletic Teams: From football to cheerleading, team initiations can cross into hazing
Spirit and Tradition Groups: Texas Cowboys, Aggie Bonfire (historically), and similar organizations
Marching Bands and Performance Groups: Nationally documented cases of physical and sexual hazing
Academic and Honor Societies: Even these groups have documented hazing incidents

Texas Hazing Law: What City of Calvert Families Must Know

Texas Education Code Chapter 37: Your Legal Foundation

Texas has specific anti-hazing legislation that governs cases involving Robertson County families. Under Texas Education Code Chapter 37, Subchapter F, hazing is defined as any intentional, knowing, or reckless act directed against a student that:

Endangers the mental or physical health or safety of a student
Occurs for the purpose of pledging, initiation, affiliation, holding office, or maintaining membership in any organization

Key Provisions for City of Calvert Families:

§ 37.151 Definition: Broad coverage including on-campus and off-campus activities
§ 37.152 Penalties: Ranges from Class B misdemeanor to state jail felony for serious injury or death
§ 37.153 Organizational Liability: Organizations can be fined up to $10,000 and lose campus recognition
§ 37.154 Immunity: Good-faith reporters are protected from liability
§ 37.155 Consent Defense: Consent is NOT a defense to hazing charges
§ 37.156 Reporting: Universities must publish annual hazing reports

Criminal vs. Civil Cases: Understanding Your Options

Criminal Cases are brought by the state (prosecutor) and aim for punishment. In Texas, hazing can lead to:

Misdemeanor charges (up to 180 days jail, $2,000 fine)
State jail felony for serious bodily injury or death (180 days to 2 years, up to $10,000 fine)
Additional charges: assault, furnishing alcohol to minors, manslaughter in fatal cases

Civil Cases are what City of Calvert families typically pursue. These aim for:

Compensation for medical expenses, lost earnings, pain and suffering
Accountability through institutional reform
Wrongful death damages when applicable

Critical Point: You don’t need a criminal conviction to pursue a civil case. In fact, most successful hazing lawsuits proceed regardless of criminal outcomes.

Federal Law Overlay: Additional Protections

Stop Campus Hazing Act (2024): Requires colleges receiving federal aid to:

Report hazing incidents transparently
Strengthen prevention programs by 2026
Maintain public hazing data

Title IX: When hazing involves sexual harassment or gender-based hostility, federal Title IX obligations trigger additional reporting and response requirements.

Clery Act: Requires reporting of certain campus crimes—many hazing incidents involving assault or alcohol crimes fall under these reporting requirements.

Who Can Be Liable? The Full Picture for City of Calvert Families

When investigating hazing cases for Robertson County families, we look at every potential liable party:

Individual Students: Those who planned, supplied alcohol, carried out acts, or helped cover up
Local Chapter/Organization: The fraternity/sorority entity itself
National Fraternity/Sorority Headquarters: Often where the real insurance coverage and deep pockets exist
Universities and Governing Boards: For negligence in supervision and enforcement
Third Parties: Property owners, alcohol providers, security companies
Alumni and Housing Corporations: Often separate legal entities with insurance coverage

The Leonel Bermudez Case: Texas Hazing Litigation in Action

Our Current Fight at University of Houston

To understand what serious hazing litigation looks like for Texas families, you need to understand the case we’re fighting right now. The Leonel Bermudez v. University of Houston and Pi Kappa Phi lawsuit represents everything City of Calvert parents should know about modern hazing dangers and institutional accountability.

The Timeline of Trauma:

September 2025: Bermudez accepts bid to Pi Kappa Phi Beta Nu chapter
September-October: Forced dress codes, overnight chauffeuring, “pledge fanny pack” humiliation
October 13: Another pledge allegedly hog-tied face-down with object in mouth
November 3: Bermudez forced through 100+ push-ups, 500 squats under expulsion threats
November 6-9: Hospitalization with rhabdomyolysis and acute kidney failure

The Medical Catastrophe:

Diagnosis: Rhabdomyolysis (severe muscle breakdown) and acute kidney failure
Symptoms: Brown urine, inability to stand without help
Treatment: Four-day hospitalization with critically elevated creatine kinase levels
Ongoing Risk: Permanent kidney damage, psychological trauma

The Institutional Response:

Pi Kappa Phi National: Suspended chapter November 6, 2025
Chapter Members: Voted to surrender charter November 14, 2025
University of Houston: Called conduct “deeply disturbing,” promised cooperation with law enforcement
Our Lawsuit: $10 million demand against 13 individual members, national headquarters, housing corporation, and university entities

Why This Matters to City of Calvert Families:
This case demonstrates exactly what experienced hazing litigation looks like. We’re not just suing individual students—we’re holding every responsible entity accountable, from the national fraternity that should have known better to the university that failed in its duty to protect students.

National Hazing Case Patterns: Lessons for Texas Families

The Alcohol Poisoning Pattern That Kills

Stone Foltz – Bowling Green State University (2021)

Forced to drink entire bottle of alcohol during “Big/Little” night
Died from alcohol poisoning
$10 million settlement ($7M from Pi Kappa Alpha national, ~$3M from BGSU)
Lesson for City of Calvert families: Universities will pay when they fail to protect

Max Gruver – LSU (2017)

“Bible study” drinking game with forced consumption for wrong answers
Died with 0.495% BAC
$6.1 million verdict plus confidential settlements
Result: Louisiana’s Max Gruver Act (felony hazing statute)

Timothy Piazza – Penn State (2017)

Bid acceptance night with extreme drinking
Falls captured on security cameras, delayed medical help
18 members charged with over 1,000 criminal counts
Result: Timothy J. Piazza Anti-Hazing Law in Pennsylvania

Physical and Ritualized Hazing Patterns

Chun “Michael” Deng – Baruch College (2013)

“Glass ceiling” ritual: blindfolded, weighted, repeatedly tackled
Fatal traumatic brain injury, delayed 911 call
National fraternity criminally convicted
Result: Pi Delta Psi banned from Pennsylvania for 10 years

Danny Santulli – University of Missouri (2021)

“Pledge dad reveal” night with forced drinking
Permanent brain damage (cannot walk, talk, or see)
Settlements with 22 defendants
Lesson: Non-fatal injuries can still mean lifetime care needs

Athletic Hazing Patterns

Northwestern University Football (2023-2025)

Allegations of sexualized, racist hazing over years
Multiple lawsuits, head coach fired
Confidential settlements with significant reforms
Lesson: Hazing exists in big-money athletic programs too

Texas A&M Corps “Roasted Pig” Case

Cadet allegedly bound between beds with apple in mouth
Degrading sexual simulation
Over $1 million sought in damages
Relevance to City of Calvert: This happened at our nearby flagship university

Texas Universities: Where City of Calvert Families Send Their Children

Understanding Your Child’s Campus Environment

City of Calvert families have deep connections to Texas higher education. Whether your child attends a nearby institution or one of Texas’s flagship universities, understanding each campus’s specific hazing landscape is crucial.

Texas A&M University: The Closest Major University to City of Calvert

For Robertson County families, Texas A&M represents both tremendous opportunity and significant risk. Just an hour from City of Calvert, A&M’s combination of massive Greek life and the Corps of Cadets creates unique hazing challenges.

Documented Incidents Involving City of Calvert Area Students:

Sigma Alpha Epsilon Chemical Burns Case (2021): Pledges allegedly covered in industrial-strength cleaner, causing severe burns requiring skin grafts
Corps of Cadets “Roasted Pig” Lawsuit: Allegations of degrading sexual simulation and binding
Multiple fraternity suspensions for alcohol hazing and physical abuse

Texas A&M’s Greek Landscape:

50+ fraternity and sorority chapters
Strong Corps traditions with documented hazing issues
Public disciplinary records showing repeated violations

What City of Calvert Parents Should Know:

A&M’s proximity means many Robertson County students attend
Both Greek life and Corps programs have documented hazing histories
The university’s response has included suspensions but limited transparency

University of Houston: Where Our Current Battle Unfolds

Though farther from City of Calvert, UH attracts students from across Texas, including Robertson County. Our current Pi Kappa Phi case demonstrates the severe risks present.

UH’s Hazing Reality:

Active Greek life with multiple councils
Documented cases of physical and alcohol hazing
The current Pi Kappa Phi case showing systemic failure

Key Takeaway for City of Calvert Families:
The patterns at UH exist at every Texas university. Forced drinking, extreme physical hazing, institutional cover-ups—these are statewide problems, not campus-specific issues.

University of Texas at Austin: Transparency and Repeated Problems

UT’s Public Hazing Violations Page provides unprecedented transparency that benefits all Texas families. Recent entries show:

Pi Kappa Alpha (2023): New members directed to consume milk and perform strenuous calisthenics—probation imposed
Multiple Spirit Groups: Sanctions for forced workouts and alcohol hazing
Regular Violations: Year-after-year documentation of repeat offenders

Why This Matters to City of Calvert Families:
UT’s transparency allows us to track patterns that exist at other, less transparent schools. When we see Pi Kappa Alpha violating at UT, we know to investigate their chapters at other universities.

Southern Methodist University and Baylor University: Private School Realities

For City of Calvert families considering private education:

SMU: Affluent Greek culture with documented paddling and alcohol hazing incidents
Baylor: Religious identity combined with documented baseball team hacing and broader institutional challenges
Common Theme: Less public transparency than public universities

The Texas Hazing Intelligence Engine: How We Investigate for City of Calvert Families

Our Unmatched Data Advantage

When City of Calvert families come to us with hazing concerns, we don’t start from scratch. We maintain the Texas Hazing Intelligence Engine—a comprehensive database of every Greek organization in Texas, built from:

IRS B83 Records: 125+ Texas-registered Greek organizations with EINs and addresses
Texas University Database: 96 campuses with their Greek life profiles
Cause IQ Metro Analysis: 1,423 Greek organizations tracked across 25 Texas metros
National Hazing Database: Every major hazing incident from the past decade

Public Records Directory: Fraternities and Sororities Connected to City of Calvert Families

Organizations with Texas Presence That May Impact Your Family:

Gamma Phi Beta Sorority Inc – EIN: 161675890 – The Woodlands, TX 77382 – IRS B83 filing
Sigma Phi Lambda Inc – EIN: 201237505 – Corinth, TX 76210 – Beta Chapter – IRS B83 filing
Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity – EIN: 237279532 – Prairie View, TX 77446 – IRS B83 filing
Alpha Sigma Phi Fraternity Inc – EIN: 475370943 – Houston, TX 77204 – Theta Delta – IRS B83 filing
Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity – EIN: 746064445 – Nederland, TX 77627 – Epsilon Kappa Chapter – IRS B83 filing
Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority – EIN: 364091267 – Waco, TX 76710 – IRS B83 filing
Kappa Sigma Fraternity – EIN: 756067776 – Fort Worth, TX 76109 – Theta Chapter – IRS B83 filing
Phi Delta Theta Fraternity – EIN: 900927378 – San Antonio, TX 78249 – Texas Xi – IRS B83 filing
Texas Kappa Sigma Educational Foundation Inc – EIN: 741380362 – Fort Worth, TX 76147 – IRS B83 filing
Sigma Chi Fraternity – EIN: 746084905 – Houston, TX 77204 – Epsilon Xi Chapter – IRS B83 filing

Metro Organizations Impacting Central Texas:

Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington Metro: 510 Greek organizations tracked
Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land Metro: 188 Greek organizations tracked
Austin-Round Rock Metro: 154 Greek organizations tracked
College Station-Bryan Metro: 42 Greek organizations tracked (directly relevant to City of Calvert families)

Why This Directory Matters:
When your child is hazed, we already know the legal names, EINs, and addresses of the organizations involved. We don’t need to “discover” who owns the fraternity house—we already have that information in our database.

Building Your Case: Evidence, Strategy, and Recovery for City of Calvert Families

Evidence Collection: The Digital Battlefield

For City of Calvert families in the first 48 hours:

Group Chats and Digital Communications:

GroupMe, WhatsApp, iMessage: Screenshot entire threads with timestamps visible
Discord, Slack, Fraternity Apps: Preserve channel histories and direct messages
Social Media: Instagram stories, Snapchat streaks, TikTok challenges—screenshot before deletion
Email Chains: Official chapter communications and planning emails

Physical and Medical Evidence:

Injury Documentation: Photograph from multiple angles with scale reference
Medical Records: Request complete files including toxicology reports
Physical Objects: Save clothing, paddles, alcohol containers, receipts
Location Evidence: Photograph houses, rooms, event venues

Institutional Records We Can Obtain:

University conduct files and prior incident reports
National fraternity risk management files
Insurance policiescovering chapters and nationals
Alumni association communications

Damages: What City of Calvert Families Can Recover

Economic Damages (Quantifiable Losses):

Medical expenses (past and future)
Lost educational opportunities (withdrawals, transfers, delayed graduation)
Lost earning capacity for permanent injuries
Therapy and rehabilitation costs

Non-Economic Damages (Substantial but Real Harm):

Pain and suffering
Emotional distress and psychological trauma
Loss of enjoyment of life
Humiliation and reputational harm

Wrongful Death Damages (When Tragedy Strikes):

Funeral and burial expenses
Loss of companionship and support
Parents’ and siblings’ emotional suffering
Loss of future contributions

Punitive Damages (When Conduct is Egregious):

Available when defendants show reckless disregard or intentional harm
Designed to punish and deter future conduct
Particularly relevant when organizations ignore prior warnings

The Defense Playbook (And How We Counter It)

When representing City of Calvert families, we anticipate and counter every defense:

Defense: “The Student Consented”

Our Counter: Texas law §37.155 explicitly states consent is not a defense to hazing

Defense: “It Was a Rogue Chapter”

Our Counter: We subpoena national records showing prior incidents and inadequate supervision

Defense: “It Happened Off-Campus”

Our Counter: Location doesn’t eliminate duty when organizations sponsor and benefit from activities

Defense: “We Have Anti-Hazing Policies”

Our Counter: We show policies were window-dressing without meaningful enforcement

Defense: “Insurance Doesn’t Cover Intentional Acts”

Our Counter: We argue negligent supervision is covered even if hazing was intentional

Practical Guides for City of Calvert Families

For Parents: Recognizing and Responding

Warning Signs Your City of Calvert Student May Be Hazed:

Unexplained injuries with inconsistent explanations
Extreme exhaustion beyond normal college stress
Sudden secrecy about organization activities
Financial strain from unexplained expenses
Personality changes: anxiety, withdrawal, defensiveness
Constant phone monitoring for group chat demands

Immediate Action Steps:

Medical First: Get professional evaluation even for “minor” injuries
Document Everything: Photos, screenshots, written timelines
Preserve Digital Evidence: Don’t let messages be deleted
Consult an Attorney Before Reporting: Strategy matters in preserving evidence
Avoid Confrontation: Don’t tip off organizations to destroy evidence

For Students: Safety and Rights

If You’re Being Hazed Right Now:

Your safety comes first—call 911 for medical emergencies
Texas law protects good-faith reporters from liability
You can leave any situation that feels dangerous
“Tradition” is not an excuse for abuse

Your Legal Rights as a Texas Student:

You cannot be punished for calling 911 in an emergency
Consent is not a defense against hazing charges
Universities have duty to investigate reported hazing
You have the right to transfer or withdraw without penalty

Critical Mistakes That Destroy Cases

What City of Calvert Families Must Avoid:

Deleting Evidence: Even embarrassing messages are crucial evidence
Confronting the Organization: Triggers evidence destruction and witness coaching
Signing University Agreements: Often include liability waivers
Social Media Posting: Creates inconsistencies defense attorneys exploit
Delaying Legal Consultation: Evidence disappears daily
Talking to Insurance Adjusters: Recorded statements are used against you
Believing “Internal Handling”: Universities prioritize their interests over yours

Why Attorney911 for City of Calvert Hazing Cases

Our Texas Hazing Litigation Credentials

When your family faces a hazing crisis, you need more than a general personal injury lawyer. You need attorneys who understand how universities and national fraternities fight—and how to win anyway.

Insurance Insider Advantage (Lupe Peña):
Mr. Lupe Peña spent years as an insurance defense attorney at a national firm. He knows exactly how fraternity and university insurance companies value claims, deploy delay tactics, and fight coverage. As he says: “We know their playbook because we used to run it.” His Spanish-language capability (Se habla Español) serves Texas Hispanic families with cultural understanding.

Complex Institutional Litigation (Ralph Manginello):
Ralph Manginello is one of the few Texas attorneys involved in BP Texas City explosion litigation—taking on billion-dollar corporations with unlimited legal budgets. That same capability applies directly to hazing cases against national fraternities and university systems. His federal court experience (U.S. District Court, Southern District of Texas) and HCCLA criminal defense membership mean we understand both civil liability and criminal exposure.

Texas Hazing Intelligence Engine:
Our proprietary database tracks 1,423 Greek organizations across 25 Texas metros. When you come to us, we don’t start from scratch. We already know the legal entities, EINs, insurance carriers, and prior incidents involving the organizations that harmed your child.

Proven Results:

Multi-million dollar wrongful death settlements
Catastrophic injury cases requiring lifetime care planning
Institutional reform through litigation
Privacy protection for families throughout process

Our Investigation Process for City of Calvert Families

Phase 1: Immediate Evidence Preservation (0-48 Hours)

Digital forensics for deleted messages
Witness interviews before memories fade
Medical record collection and expert review
Preservation letters to prevent evidence destruction

Phase 2: Institutional Investigation (Weeks 1-4)

Public records requests to universities
Subpoenas for national fraternity files
Insurance coverage investigation
Prior incident pattern analysis

Phase 3: Case Strategy Development (Month 1-2)

Damage valuation with economic experts
Liability analysis across all potential defendants
Settlement vs. litigation assessment
Family goals and privacy planning

Phase 4: Resolution (Months 3-24)

Aggressive settlement negotiations
Mediation when appropriate
Trial preparation and readiness
Long-term care planning for catastrophic injuries

Your Next Steps: A Clear Path Forward for City of Calvert Families

If you’re reading this because hazing has impacted your family, here’s what you should do right now:

Step 1: Immediate Safety and Documentation

Ensure medical needs are addressed
Preserve all digital evidence (screenshots, photos, messages)
Write down everything you remember
Secure physical evidence

Step 2: Confidential Consultation

Call us at 1-888-ATTY-911 for a no-obligation consultation
We’ll listen to your story without judgment
We’ll explain your legal options clearly
We’ll help you understand realistic expectations

Step 3: Strategic Decision Making

Together, we’ll decide on reporting timing and method
We’ll develop an evidence preservation strategy
We’ll identify all potentially liable parties
We’ll plan for your family’s privacy and recovery needs

What Your Consultation Includes:

Case evaluation based on 25+ years of Texas litigation experience
Explanation of Texas hazing law and your rights
Review of any evidence you’ve collected
Discussion of potential timelines and outcomes
Clear explanation of our contingency fee structure (no fee unless we recover)
Absolute confidentiality and privacy protection

Contact Attorney911 Today

For City of Calvert and Robertson County Families:
We understand the unique position of Central Texas families dealing with hazing at our state’s universities. Whether your child is at Texas A&M, University of Houston, or any Texas campus, we have the experience, resources, and determination to help.

Call us 24/7: 1-888-ATTY-911 (1-888-288-9911)
Direct Line: (713) 528-9070
Cell: (713) 443-4781
Email: ralph@atty911.com or lupe@atty911.com
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Spanish Services Available: Hablamos Español – Contacte a Lupe Peña en lupe@atty911.com

Offices Serving All Texas:

Houston, TX (Primary)
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We serve families throughout Texas from our three office locations. Distance is no barrier to effective representation—we handle cases across the state and have co-counsel relationships nationwide.

Plain Text Links to Key Resources

News Coverage of the Leonel Bermudez / UH Pi Kappa Phi Hazing Lawsuit:

Click2Houston (KPRC 2) Coverage: https://www.click2houston.com/news/local/2025/11/21/only-on-2-lawsuit-alleges-severe-hazing-at-university-of-houstons-pi-kappa-phi-chapter-fraternity/

ABC13 Eyewitness News (KTRK) Coverage: https://abc13.com/post/waterboarding-forced-eating-physical-punishment-lawsuit-alleges-abuse-faced-injured-pledge-uhs-pi-kappa-phi-fraternity/18186418/

Hoodline Summary of the $10M Lawsuit: https://hoodline.com/2025/11/university-of-houston-and-pi-kappa-phi-fraternity-face-10m-lawsuit-over-alleged-hazing-and-abuse/

Attorney911 Educational Videos:

Using Your Cellphone to Document Evidence: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LLbpzrmogTs

Texas Statutes of Limitations Explained: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MRHwg8tV02c

Client Mistakes That Can Ruin Your Case: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r3IYsoxOSxY

How Contingency Fees Work: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=upcI_j6F7Nc

Attorney911 Main Website:
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Legal Disclaimer

This article is provided for informational and educational purposes only. It is not legal advice and does not create an attorney-client relationship between you and The Manginello Law Firm, PLLC.

Hazing laws, university policies, and legal precedents can change. The information in this guide is current as of late 2025 but may not reflect the most recent developments. Every hazing case is unique, and outcomes depend on the specific facts, evidence, applicable law, and many other factors.

If you or your child has been affected by hazing, we strongly encourage you to consult with a qualified Texas attorney who can review your specific situation, explain your legal rights, and advise you on the best course of action for your family.

The Manginello Law Firm, PLLC / Attorney911
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