Hazing Victims in Camden County, NC: Your Legal Rights & Path to Justice

🚨 The Hazing Crisis in Camden County & Beyond

Hazing isn’t just a “college tradition”—it’s a dangerous, often illegal practice that has led to serious injuries, hospitalizations, and even deaths across North Carolina and the nation. If you or your child has been a victim of hazing in Camden County, Elizabeth City, or anywhere in northeastern North Carolina, you are not alone—and you have legal rights.

At Attorney 911, we are currently litigating a $10 million hazing lawsuit against Pi Kappa Phi and the University of Houston after a student was hospitalized with rhabdomyolysis and kidney failure due to extreme physical abuse, forced consumption, and even simulated waterboarding. This same fraternity—and others like it—operate at universities near Camden County, including Elizabeth City State University (ECSU) and other institutions across the region.

If this can happen in Houston, it can happen in Camden County. And we will fight for you just like we’re fighting for our client.

🏫 Hazing at Camden County & Nearby Institutions

Camden County is home to a strong community with deep educational values. Many local families send their children to colleges and universities where Greek life and student organizations play a significant role in campus culture. However, the same national fraternities and sororities involved in high-profile hazing cases—Pi Kappa Phi, Sigma Alpha Epsilon, Pi Kappa Alpha, Phi Delta Theta, and others—have active chapters at institutions near Camden County, including:

📍 Nearby Universities with Greek Life Presence

• Elizabeth City State University (ECSU) – Elizabeth City, NC (15 miles from Camden County)
• Mid-Atlantic Christian University – Elizabeth City, NC
• College of the Albemarle – Elizabeth City, NC
• Chowan University – Murfreesboro, NC (30 miles from Camden County)
• East Carolina University (ECU) – Greenville, NC (80 miles from Camden County)
• Norfolk State University – Norfolk, VA (60 miles from Camden County)
• Old Dominion University – Norfolk, VA

These institutions—and the national organizations that oversee their Greek chapters—have a legal and moral obligation to protect students from harm. When they fail, victims and their families have the right to hold them accountable.

🔍 What Counts as Hazing in North Carolina?

North Carolina law (N.C. Gen. Stat. § 14-35) defines hazing as any activity that:

✅ Endangers the physical or mental health of a student
✅ Involves forced consumption of alcohol, drugs, or other substances
✅ Includes physical brutality, sleep deprivation, or extreme physical exertion
✅ Is required for initiation, affiliation, or membership in a student organization

Examples of Hazing That Have Led to Lawsuits & Criminal Charges

• Forced alcohol consumption (binge drinking, chugging, drinking games)
• Extreme physical punishment (500+ squats, bear crawls, paddling, beatings)
• Waterboarding or simulated drowning (as seen in our current case)
• Forced eating until vomiting (milk, hot dogs, peppercorns, non-food items)
• Sleep deprivation & exhaustion (late-night activities, forced driving for members)
• Psychological abuse (humiliation, threats, isolation, carrying degrading objects)
• Sexual harassment or assault (forced nudity, inappropriate touching, sexualized rituals)

If you or your child experienced any of these, you may have a legal claim—even if you “consented” to participate.

⚖️ Your Legal Rights as a Hazing Victim in Camden County

1. North Carolina Anti-Hazing Laws

• N.C. Gen. Stat. § 14-35 makes hazing a Class 2 misdemeanor (up to 60 days in jail).
• If hazing causes serious injury or death, it can be charged as a felony.
• Consent is NOT a defense—even if a student “agreed” to participate, the law still holds perpetrators accountable.

2. Civil Lawsuits for Damages

You can sue for:
✔ Medical expenses (hospital bills, therapy, future treatment)
✔ Lost wages & future earning potential (if injuries impact education or career)
✔ Pain & suffering (physical pain, emotional trauma, PTSD)
✔ Punitive damages (to punish the organization for reckless behavior)

Who Can Be Sued?

• The fraternity/sorority chapter (local and national)
• Individual members (those who participated or failed to stop hazing)
• The university (if they knew or should have known about hazing)
• Housing corporations (if hazing occurred at a fraternity/sorority house)

3. Federal Civil Rights Claims

If hazing involved discrimination, harassment, or a hostile environment, you may also have a claim under Title IX (for gender-based hazing) or Section 1983 (for constitutional violations).

💔 Real Cases, Real Victims—And Real Justice

📌 Our Current Case: $10 Million Hazing Lawsuit (2025)

• Victim: Leonel Bermudez (not yet a UH student—”ghost rush”)
• Fraternity: Pi Kappa Phi (University of Houston)
• Hazing: Waterboarding, 500+ squats, forced eating until vomiting, wooden paddles
• Injuries: Severe rhabdomyolysis (muscle breakdown) & acute kidney failure (4-day hospital stay)
• Result: Chapter shut down, lawsuit filed, national organization admits “violations”

This is happening now. And it could happen to students in Camden County.

📌 Other High-Profile Hazing Cases

These cases prove that hazing victims CAN win—and that fraternities, universities, and individuals WILL pay when they harm students.

🚨 What Should You Do If You or Your Child Was Hazed in Camden County?

✅ Step 1: Seek Medical Attention Immediately

• Some injuries (like rhabdomyolysis or alcohol poisoning) may not be obvious at first.
• Document everything—hospital records, doctor’s notes, photos of injuries.

✅ Step 2: Preserve All Evidence

• Save all communications (texts, GroupMe, Snapchat, emails).
• Take screenshots of social media posts about hazing.
• Document witness names (other pledges, friends, bystanders).
• Keep any physical evidence (clothing, objects used in hazing).

✅ Step 3: DO NOT Talk to the Fraternity, University, or Their Lawyers

• They will try to minimize your claim or shift blame.
• Do not sign anything without consulting an attorney.
• Do not post on social media—insurance companies and lawyers will use it against you.

✅ Step 4: Contact an Experienced Hazing Attorney

At Attorney 911, we offer:
✔ Free, confidential consultations (call 1-888-ATTY-911)
✔ No upfront costs—we only get paid if you win
✔ Aggressive representation against universities and national fraternities
✔ Experience with hazing cases—including rhabdomyolysis, wrongful death, and institutional negligence

We will fight for you—no matter where in North Carolina the hazing occurred.

🏛️ Who Is Liable for Hazing in Camden County?

1. The Fraternity/Sorority Chapter

• Local chapter members (president, pledgemaster, active members)
• National organization (if they failed to supervise or enforce anti-hazing policies)

2. The University

• Elizabeth City State University (ECSU), Mid-Atlantic Christian University, or other local schools can be held liable if:
  • They knew or should have known about hazing.
  • They failed to investigate complaints.
  • They owned or controlled the property where hazing occurred.
  • They had prior incidents but did nothing to prevent future harm.

3. Individual Members & Alumni

• Active members who participated in hazing.
• Alumni who allowed hazing at their homes.
• Chapter leaders who organized or permitted the activities.

4. Housing Corporations

• If hazing occurred at a fraternity/sorority house, the property owner or housing corporation may be liable.

💰 What Compensation Can Camden County Hazing Victims Recover?

Total potential recovery: $100,000–$10,000,000+ (depending on severity of injuries)

⏳ Time Is Critical—Act Now!

⚠️ North Carolina Statute of Limitations (Deadlines to Sue)

• Personal Injury: 3 years from the date of the hazing incident
• Wrongful Death: 2 years from the date of death
• Criminal Charges: Varies (report to police ASAP)

If you wait too long, you could lose your right to sue forever.

📞 Camden County Hazing Victims: We’re Here to Help

🔹 Free Consultation: 1-888-ATTY-911

🔹 Email: ralph@atty911.com

🔹 Video Consultations Available

We serve hazing victims across North Carolina, including Camden County, Elizabeth City, Pasquotank County, and beyond.

Why Choose Attorney 911?

✅ Former insurance defense attorneys—we know how the other side fights
✅ Federal court experience—we can sue national fraternities anywhere
✅ Proven results—we’ve won millions for injury victims
✅ No upfront costs—you pay nothing unless we win
✅ We come to you—we’ll travel to Camden County for depositions, meetings, and trials

🚨 A Message to Fraternities & Universities in Camden County

To Pi Kappa Phi, Sigma Alpha Epsilon, Pi Kappa Alpha, and all other Greek organizations operating near Camden County:

We are watching.

The same legal strategies that secured $10+ million verdicts nationwide apply to your chapters. If you haze students in Camden County, we will pursue every liable entity—the university, the national organization, the housing corporation, and individual members.

To Elizabeth City State University, Mid-Atlantic Christian University, and other local institutions:

The same institutional negligence that made the University of Houston a defendant exists at your campuses. Act now—or face the same accountability.

🎯 Enough Is Enough. It’s Time for Justice.

If you or your child has been hazed in Camden County, Elizabeth City, or anywhere in North Carolina, you deserve compensation, accountability, and change.

Call us now at 1-888-ATTY-911 or email ralph@atty911.com for a free, confidential consultation.

We don’t just talk about hazing—we’re fighting it in court right now. And we’ll fight for you too.