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If you’re reading this, your family may be facing one of the most terrifying moments of your life. Your child was supposed to make friends at college, build a future, and thrive. Instead, they were tortured, abused, and potentially suffered life-altering injuries, or worse, lost their life. We understand what you’re going through. Your search for answers and justice brought you here, and we want you to know that families in Camden County, and across the nation, have a powerful advocate in Attorney911. We are here to help families like yours fight back against the insidious culture of hazing that continues to plague our campuses and shatter lives in Camden County and beyond.

Hazing is not a harmless rite of passage. It is not “boys being boys” or innocent “tradition.” It is a dangerous, often criminal, act that can lead to severe physical injury, psychological trauma, and even death. When your child attends college, whether it’s a major university in Camden County, a regional institution, or one of the many prestigious schools across the nation that families in Camden County send their children to, you expect them to be safe. You trust that the university, the fraternity, and the community will protect them. All too often, that trust is catastrophically betrayed.

We are Attorney911, and we are not just talking about hazing; we are actively fighting it right now. Our firm, led by Ralph Manginello and Lupe Peña, is currently litigating a landmark $10 million lawsuit against Pi Kappa Phi fraternity and the University of Houston for severe hazing that left a young man with acute kidney failure and rhabdomyolysis. This case, Bermudez v. Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity, Inc., et al., filed in November 2025 in Harris County Civil District Court, is why we exist. It is a testament to our aggressive representation, data-driven litigation strategy, and relentless pursuit of accountability for every entity responsible for hazing injuries in Camden County and wherever they occur. We bring this same fire, expertise, and dedication to every family we represent, including yours in Camden County.

The Hazing Crisis: Why Camden County Families Need Us

Hazing is a pervasive and dangerous secret that lurks beneath the surface of many college campuses. It’s a problem that impacts students from Camden County who venture off to schools across New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and beyond. Whether your child attends Rowan University, Rutgers University-Camden, Camden County College, or any other institution in the region, they face the same risks as students at large state universities. The desire to belong, to find a community, can tragically lead young people into situations where they are subjected to unthinkable abuse.

The statistics paint a grim picture:

  • 55% of students in Greek organizations experience hazing.
  • 40% of student athletes report hazing.
  • Since 2000, there has been at least one hazing death every year in the United States.
  • A staggering 95% of students who are hazed do not report it, often due to fear of retaliation, embarrassment, or misplaced loyalty.
  • Hazing occurs not only in fraternities and sororities but also in sports teams, marching bands, ROTC, clubs, and various other student organizations.

These aren’t isolated incidents. These are systemic failures by institutions and national organizations that continue to allow a culture of abuse to flourish. When a tragedy strikes, they often scramble to contain the damage, issuing statements of shock or regret, suspending chapters, and closing quietly. But beneath the surface, the problem persists. And families in Camden County bear the brunt of that failure.

We believe that every family in Camden County whose child has been impacted by hazing deserves aggressive, compassionate legal representation. We want you to know that the nightmares unfolding in headlines across the country could happen to a student from Camden County, and when they do, our firm is ready to fight with unwavering resolve.

What Happens in Camden County When Hazing Strikes?

In Camden County, our communities value education and safety. Parents send their children off to college expecting them to return with degrees, not with trauma or life-altering injuries. Whether your child attends a local university like Rutgers-Camden or travels down the highway to schools like Temple University in Philadelphia or farther afield to major state schools, they are exposed to the risks of hazing. Many of the same national fraternities and sororities with problematic histories have active chapters at universities throughout New Jersey and the surrounding states. These organizations often uphold dangerous “traditions” that tragically lead to the same devastating outcomes we are currently fighting in court.

We see you, Camden County. We understand the unique concerns of parents here who are deeply invested in their children’s well-being and future. We are bringing our expertise and our relentless pursuit of justice to your community, ensuring that if hazing touches a family in Camden County, there is a powerful legal team ready to stand by them.

The Landmark Case: A $10 Million Fight for Justice

This is our fight. This is the case that defines Attorney911’s commitment to aggressively representing hazing victims. This is the case that shows families in Camden County that we don’t just talk about hazing; we take on the institutions responsible, and we fight to win.

Our Attorneys Are Fighting This Battle Right Now — The Same Fight We’ll Bring to Camden County

This incident occurred in Houston, but the same hazing tactics, the same national fraternities, and the same institutional negligence exist at universities throughout New Jersey and the communities that feed into them, including Camden County. If hazing harms a student from Camden County, we will approach that case with the same intensity, the same data-driven strategy, and the same unwavering commitment to accountability that we are bringing to the Bermudez case.

Media Coverage: The Story That Sent Shockwaves

The sheer egregious nature of the hazing suffered by Leonel Bermudez garnered significant media attention across major Houston news outlets. These reports illuminate the severity of the abuse and the immediate, decisive action taken by Attorney911.

  • ABC13 Houston and KHOU 11 both broke the story on November 21, 2025, detailing the severe abuse and the filing of the $10 million lawsuit.
  • The Houston Chronicle followed on November 22, 2025, providing further specifics on the methods of torture used.
  • Houston Public Media confirmed the $10 million figure on November 24, 2025, and revealed the victim’s “ghost rush” status, underlining the recklessness of the fraternity.
  • Crucially, even Pi Kappa Phi National, the defendant fraternity, issued a statement on their website on November 21, 2025, announcing the closure of the chapter prior to the lawsuit’s filing, a clear admission of guilt and an attempt at damage control.

The Defendants: Everyone Responsible Will Be Held Accountable

Our aggressive litigation strategy leaves no stone unturned in identifying and pursuing all responsible parties. In the Bermudez case, we have named a broad array of defendants, illustrating our determination to target every entity that failed to protect Leonel.

Organizational Defendants:

  • Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity: The national organization, responsible for overseeing its 150+ chapters nationwide, including those that may exist near Camden County. We allege their failure to enforce anti-hazing policies and knowledge of a “hazing crisis.”
  • Beta Nu Chapter of Pi Kappa Phi: The local chapter at the University of Houston, directly responsible for organizing and conducting the brutal hazing activities.
  • Pi Kappa Phi Housing Corporation: The entity that owns or controls the fraternity property where some of the hazing took place, making them liable for conditions on their premises.
  • University of Houston: The institution itself, which owned the fraternity house where the hazing occurred and failed in its duty to protect students, despite a documented history of hazing on its campus.
  • UH Board of Regents: The governing body of the University of Houston System, named for institutional oversight failures.

Individual Defendants:

  • The Fraternity President, Pledgemaster, and numerous current fraternity members directly involved in the hazing.
  • Former members and even the spouse of one former member where hazing sessions were explicitly alleged to have taken place at their private residence, demonstrating that liability extends beyond campus grounds.

This comprehensive approach ensures that everyone who played a role, from the individual perpetrators to the highest levels of institutional power, faces the consequences of their actions.

The Case That Shows Camden County Families Why We Fight: Leonel Bermudez’s Story

Leonel Bermudez was a “ghost rush,” a prospective member who wasn’t even enrolled at the University of Houston yet, though he planned to transfer for the upcoming semester. On September 16, 2025, he accepted a bid to join Pi Kappa Phi. What followed was an horrific seven weeks of systematic abuse, torture, and hazing that culminated in his hospitalization for severe rhabdomyolysis and acute kidney failure for three nights and four days. They did this to someone who wasn’t even technically their student.

This case is a stark warning to Camden County families. Pi Kappa Phi, like many other national fraternities, operates chapters at campuses across America, including those near Camden County. The same dangerous “traditions” that nearly killed Leonel could be active right now in chapters where students from Camden County are pledging. Universities near Camden County face identical liability considerations as UH. If your child is or has been hazed, we will bring the same aggressive representation to your case, no matter where it happened.

As Ralph Manginello recounted to ABC13, “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 visceral account illustrates the physical toll of hazing.

Lupe Peña’s powerful statement to ABC13 encapsulates our mission: “If this prevents harm to another person, that’s what we’re hoping to do. Let’s bring this to light. Enough is enough.” For Camden County families seeking justice, this is our promise.

What Really Happened: The Hazing Timeline

The detailed timeline of Leonel Bermudez’s hazing reveals a systematic campaign of physical and psychological abuse, leading directly to his life-threatening injuries.

  • Sept 16, 2025: Leonel accepts a bid to Pi Kappa Phi.
  • Sept 16 – Nov 3, 2025: Weeks of unrelenting hazing begin. Leonel is subjected to an enforced dress code, required study hours, weekly interviews, and forced to carry a fanny pack containing items of a sexual nature at all times. He is driven to exhaustion by early morning errands for fraternity members and constantly threatened with physical punishment or expulsion for non-compliance.
  • Oct 13, 2025: Another pledge is hog-tied face-down on a table with an object in his mouth for over an hour, while fraternity members prepare for a meeting. This reveals the widespread nature of abuse within the chapter.
  • Oct 15, 2025: A pledge loses consciousness and collapses during a forced workout. Other pledges are forced to elevate his legs until he recovers, yet the hazing continues. This critical event demonstrates the fraternity members’ conscious indifference to extreme risk and suffering.
  • Multiple Occasions: Leonel is waterboarded with a garden hose, simulating drowning – an act of torture. He is also forced to consume large amounts of milk, hot dogs, and peppercorns until he vomits, then made to continue running sprints while in physical distress, and forced to lie in his own vomit. He is struck with wooden paddles and forced to strip to his underwear in cold weather while being sprayed with a hose.
  • Nov 3, 2025: The Breaking Point: Leonel is punished for missing an event. He is forced to perform over 100 pushups, 500 squats, high-volume “suicides,” bear crawls, wheelbarrows, “save-you-brother” drills, two-mile warmups, and repeated 100-yard crawls while reciting the fraternity creed. He is threatened with immediate expulsion if he stops. He becomes so exhausted he cannot stand without help.
  • Nov 4-5, 2025: Leonel’s condition rapidly deteriorates. He is “really sore and couldn’t really move,” and “the next day was worse,” as recounted by Mr. Manginello.
  • Nov 6, 2025: His mother rushes him to the hospital when he begins passing brown urine – a classic symptom of muscle breakdown. He is diagnosed with severe rhabdomyolysis and acute kidney failure, requiring intensive medical treatment. Pi Kappa Phi National suspends the chapter the same day.
  • Nov 6-10, 2025: Leonel is hospitalized for three nights and four days, fighting for his life.
  • Nov 14, 2025: Pi Kappa Phi National officially closes its Beta Nu Chapter, just days before our lawsuit is filed, a tell-tale sign of their awareness of severe wrongdoing.
  • Nov 21, 2025: Attorney911 files the $10 million lawsuit in Harris County, igniting widespread media coverage.

Medical Consequences: Rhabdomyolysis and Kidney Failure

Leonel Bermudez’s injuries were not minor; they were life-threatening. Rhabdomyolysis, the breakdown of muscle tissue releasing harmful proteins into the bloodstream, can lead to acute kidney failure and death. Due to the extreme physical exertion he was forced to endure, Leonel’s body began to shut down. The symptom of brown urine, which his mother observed, is a clear indicator of myoglobin, the damaging protein, overwhelming his kidneys. His hospitalization for nearly four days underscores the severity of his condition and the immediate danger he faced. This is the same medical condition Attorney911 has successfully litigated before, demonstrating Ralph Manginello’s specific expertise in rhabdomyolysis hazing cases.

Institutional Responses: A Pattern of Damage Control

The responses from both the University of Houston and Pi Kappa Phi National Headquarters, often couched in corporate speak, reveal a concerted effort to manage public perception and limit liability.

  • The University of Houston spokesperson stated the events were “deeply disturbing” and a “clear violation of our community standards,” noting an internal investigation in coordination with law enforcement and “potential criminal charges.” This is an admission that things went catastrophically wrong under their watch.
  • Pi Kappa Phi National Headquarters, on their own website, announced the chapter’s closure before our lawsuit was filed, effective November 14, 2025. They cited “violations of the Fraternity’s risk management policy and membership conduct standards” and thanked UH for its “collaboration.” Their statement, however, concluded with an alarming pronouncement: “we look forward to returning to campus at the appropriate time.” This lack of genuine remorse, coupled with the immediate suspension, confirms their full knowledge of the misconduct and their primary concern for brand image over student safety. KHOU reported that the national organization and housing corporation “failed to enforce anti-hazing rules and policies despite knowledge of ‘a hazing crisis.'” This reveals deliberate indifference to a known, systemic problem.

Why This Case Matters to Camden County Families

  1. Proof That “Tradition” Is Torture: The unimaginable acts committed against Leonel—waterboarding, forced eating, extreme exertion—are not simple pranks. They are acts of torture and criminal assault. Families in Camden County must understand that these abuses are not isolated to Texas; they are part of a national hazing culture. These same barbaric “traditions” can occur at universities where students from Camden County are pledging.
  2. Universities Are Complicit: The University of Houston owned the fraternity house where much of the hazing took place. This institutional ownership establishes direct premises liability and demonstrates the university’s inherent power to regulate, inspect, and ultimately prevent such abuses. Universities near Camden County, whether large state institutions or smaller private colleges, possess similar authority and thus bear similar responsibility when hazing occurs on their watch or on their property.
  3. National Organizations Know: Pi Kappa Phi’s immediate closure of the chapter and their internal admission of a “hazing crisis” prove that national fraternities are well aware of the dangers within their local chapters. These same national organizations operate at campuses across New Jersey, including those frequented by Camden County students. They cannot claim ignorance when students are harmed.
  4. Victims Are Afraid: Leonel’s fear of retribution for speaking out is a reality for many hazing victims. We understand this deeply and prioritize the safety and emotional well-being of our Camden County clients, providing robust legal protection so they can seek justice without fear.
  5. One Brave Victim Can Protect Camden County Students: As Lupe Peña articulated, “If this prevents harm to another person, that’s what we’re hoping to do.” By holding powerful organizations accountable, Leonel’s case, and potentially a case from Camden County, sends a powerful message that can protect countless other students.
  6. $10 Million Sends a Message: The substantial damages sought in this lawsuit are not arbitrary. They reflect the immense suffering endured by the victim and the necessary financial penalty required to force serious change. A $10 million lawsuit for hospitalization, kidney failure, and psychological torment sends an unequivocal message to every fraternity, university, and national organization: hazing costs millions, and we will make you pay. This is the message Camden County families can send through their pursuit of justice.

What Hazing Really Looks Like: Beyond the Stereotypes

Many parents hold outdated perceptions of hazing, imagining harmless pranks or mild inconveniences. The reality, as tragically demonstrated by Leonel Bermudez’s experience, is far darker. Hazing today is often systematic, violent, psychologically damaging, and can easily turn deadly. It is not building character; it is breaking spirits and bodies.

For families in Camden County, understanding these harsh realities is crucial to recognizing red flags and comprehending the gravity of what their child may have endured. It’s not about “boys being boys” or “tradition.” It is:

  • Assault
  • Battery
  • Torture
  • Reckless endangerment
  • And far too often, it escalates to manslaughter or even murder.

Types of Hazing Incidents

The hazing Leonel endured provides a horrifying catalog of what constitutes modern hazing. These are not isolated acts; they are often combined and escalated over weeks or months.

1. Physical Abuse:

  • Extreme Forced Exercise: Leonel was subjected to “high-volume suicides,” bear crawls, wheelbarrows, “save-you-brother” drills, two-mile warmups, and repeated 100-yard crawls. He was forced to do over 100 pushups and 500 squats until he collapsed from exhaustion. This directly led to his rhabdomyolysis and kidney failure.
  • Paddling/Striking: He was explicitly “struck with wooden paddles,” a direct act of physical assault.
  • Simulated Waterboarding: Being sprayed in the face with a garden hose while doing calisthenics, designed to induce the terror of drowning, is a form of torture.
  • Exposure: Being forced to strip to underwear in cold weather and sprayed with water combines physical and psychological abuse.

2. Forced Consumption:

  • Eating Until Vomiting: Leonel was made to consume “large amounts of milk, hot dogs, and peppercorns” until he vomited. This barbaric act was followed by forced sprints and lying in his own vomit, demonstrating extreme dehumanization.
  • Alcohol Poisoning (not in Leonel’s case, but common): Many hazing deaths, like those of Max Gruver, Stone Foltz, and Andrew Coffey, resulted from forced binge drinking, where pledges are compelled to consume dangerous, even lethal, amounts of alcohol.

3. Psychological Torture & Humiliation:

  • Degrading Symbolism: Being forced to carry a fanny pack with “objects of a sexual nature” is purely designed to humiliate and degrade the victim.
  • Hog-Tying: The report of another pledge being hog-tied face-down on a table with an object in his mouth for over an hour is a clear form of psychological and physical torture, creating extreme vulnerability and fear.
  • Sleep Deprivation: Forcing pledges to drive fraternity members during early morning hours results in exhaustion, impairing judgment and increasing vulnerability.
  • Threats and Coercion: Constant threats of physical punishment or expulsion for non-compliance create an environment of fear that strips victims of their agency.

Medical Consequences: A Wake-Up Call for Camden County

The injuries sustained from hazing can be severe and long-lasting.

  • Rhabdomyolysis and Acute Kidney Failure: Leonel’s primary diagnosis, this can lead to permanent kidney damage or even death.
  • Acute Alcohol Poisoning: A leading cause of hazing deaths, resulting in brain damage, coma, or fatality.
  • Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI): From falls, blows to the head, or severe concussions, leading to lifelong cognitive and emotional challenges.
  • Hypothermia/Hyperthermia: From extreme exposure to cold or heat.
  • Internal Injuries/Organ Damage: From physical assaults or forced consumption.
  • Psychological Trauma: Including PTSD, severe anxiety, depression, and suicidal ideation, which can linger for years, impacting academic performance, social relationships, and overall well-being.
  • Death: The ultimate, tragic consequence, leaving families in Camden County devastated.

This is what hazing looks like. It’s a calculated, brutal degradation of individuals, carried out under the guise of “brotherhood.” For families in Camden County, understanding these realities is the first step toward seeking justice and preventing future tragedies.

Who Is Responsible: Holding Everyone Accountable

When hazing harms a student from Camden County, the question isn’t just “who did it?” but “who allowed it?” and “who failed to prevent it?” Our firm relentlessly pursues all entities that bear responsibility, from the individual perpetrators to the powerful institutions that create or condone environments where hazing flourishes. This exhaustive approach is critical to securing maximum compensation and forcing meaningful change.

1. The Local Chapter and Individual Perpetrators:
The immediate responsibility lies with the local fraternity or sorority chapter and the individual members who plan, execute, or participate in hazing acts. In the Bermudez case, we sued the Beta Nu Chapter of Pi Kappa Phi, its president, pledgemaster, current members, and even former members who hosted hazing at their residence, along with a spouse who allowed it. Each individual who inflicts harm, coerces, or stands by silently is liable for their role. This establishes a direct chain of accountability for the physical assaults, psychological torture, and negligent acts committed.

2. The National Fraternity or Sorority Organization:
National organizations, like Pi Kappa Phi, hold immense power over their local chapters, yet frequently claim ignorance or pass the blame when hazing occurs. We argue that they have a duty to supervise, educate, and enforce anti-hazing policies across their vast networks of chapters, which include those operating at universities that draw students from Camden County. When one of their members dies (like Andrew Coffey at Pi Kappa Phi in 2017) or is severely injured, it demonstrates a systemic failure by the national body. They possess substantial assets and insurance, making them “deep pockets” from which significant compensation can be secured. Our lawsuit explicitly targets Pi Kappa Phi National Headquarters, alleging they “failed to enforce anti-hazing rules and policies despite knowledge of ‘a hazing crisis.'” This shows conscious indifference to a known, life-threatening problem.

3. The University or College:
Universities have a fundamental duty to protect their students from foreseeable harm, especially when that harm occurs on their campus or under circumstances they control. In our flagship case, the University of Houston owned the fraternity house where much of the hazing took place. This is a critical point: the university was the landlord of a “torture chamber.” Beyond property ownership, universities often have Greek Life offices, Codes of Conduct, and policies against hazing. When they fail to adequately supervise Greek organizations, investigate complaints, or enforce their own rules, they become liable. The University of Houston had a documented history of hazing on its campus, with another student hospitalized in 2017. This history gives them actual notice that hazing was a problem, strengthening our claims of institutional negligence and foreseeable harm. Universities have deep pockets—substantial endowments, state funding, and comprehensive insurance policies—making them key targets for accountability.

4. The Housing Corporation:
Often, a separate entity, a housing corporation associated with the fraternity, owns or manages the fraternity house. They have a responsibility to maintain a safe environment on their property. When hazing occurs on their premises, they can be held liable for premises liability, for failing to prevent a dangerous condition.

5. Insurance Carriers:
Ultimately, the significant compensation awarded in hazing cases often comes from the liability insurance policies of the national organization, the university, the housing corporation, and even the homeowners’ or renters’ insurance of individual perpetrators. Our attorneys, Ralph Manginello and Lupe Peña, are both former insurance defense attorneys. They know precisely “how the other side thinks” and how to meticulously pursue every available insurance policy to maximize recovery for our clients. No insurance company will escape scrutiny when we are on the case.

Hazing is a complex web of responsibility. Our mission is to untangle that web in Camden County cases and hold every single thread of accountability, ensuring justice for our clients and a powerful message to all institutions that enable this abuse.

What These Cases Win: Multi-Million Dollar Proof

For families in Camden County facing the unimaginable pain of a hazing injury or death, a critical question is often asked: “Can we truly get justice? Can this make a difference?” The answer is a resounding yes. Past verdicts and settlements in hazing cases across the country demonstrate that aggressive litigation not only holds perpetrators and institutions accountable but can also secure multi-million dollar compensation for victims and their families. These precedents prove that justice is achievable and that our $10 million demand in the Bermudez case is well within the realm of established legal outcomes. The same pursuit of justice is available to families in Camden County.

The Message to Camden County Fraternities, Universities, and National Organizations: Hazing Costs Millions.

1. Stone Foltz — Bowling Green State University / Pi Kappa Alpha (2021): Total: $10.1 Million+
Stone Foltz died from acute alcohol poisoning after being forced to drink an entire bottle of alcohol during a Pi Kappa Alpha hazing event. This tragic case resulted in a settlement of $2.9 million from Bowling Green State University and $7.2 million from Pi Kappa Alpha National and individuals. This is the largest public university hazing payout in Ohio history.

  • Significance for Camden County: This case, where both the university and the national fraternity paid substantial damages, directly supports our $10 million demand. It shows that both institutional and organizational defendants are held liable, setting a powerful precedent for any hazing incident at universities near Camden County.

2. Maxwell Gruver — Louisiana State University / Phi Delta Theta (2017): Total: $6.1 Million Verdict
Max Gruver, an 18-year-old freshman, died from acute alcohol poisoning with a BAC of 0.495 after a Phi Delta Theta hazing ritual where pledges were forced to drink heavily for incorrect answers. A civil jury awarded his family $6.1 million. Max’s death also led to the passage of the “Max Gruver Act,” making hazing a felony in Louisiana.

  • Significance for Camden County: A jury verdict of over $6 million demonstrates that when cases go to trial, juries are willing to award significant damages for hazing. This also illustrates how hazing cases can spur crucial legislative changes, protecting future students across the country and potentially in New Jersey.

3. Timothy Piazza — Penn State University / Beta Theta Pi (2017): Total: $110+ Million (Multiple Settlements)
Timothy Piazza consumed 18 drinks in 82 minutes during a Beta Theta Pi hazing event, falling down stairs multiple times. Fraternity members waited 12 hours before calling 911, capturing his agonizing final hours on surveillance video. Timothy died from a traumatic brain injury and internal bleeding. This case resulted in confidential settlements estimated to exceed $110 million and numerous criminal convictions, alongside the “Timothy J. Piazza Antihazing Law” in Pennsylvania.

  • Significance for Camden County: This record-setting recovery proves that when evidence is strong and the conduct is egregious, as it is in Leonel Bermudez’s case (waterboarding, extreme physical abuse), the financial consequences for responsible parties can be astronomically high. It provides a benchmark for the immense value of a life or life-altering injury.

4. Andrew Coffey — Florida State University / Pi Kappa Phi (2017): Same Fraternity As Our Case
Andrew Coffey died from alcohol poisoning after being forced to drink an entire bottle of bourbon at a Pi Kappa Phi “Big Brother Night” event. Nine fraternity members were criminally charged, and the chapter was permanently closed. Civil litigation resulted in a confidential settlement.

  • Significance for Camden County: This is a crucial “smoking gun” for our Bermudez case. It proves that Pi Kappa Phi National had actual notice of deadly hazing within its organization in 2017. Their failure to act effectively in the 8 years between Andrew Coffey’s death and Leonel Bermudez’s hospitalization proves a pattern of negligence and conscious indifference, which will be a powerful argument for punitive damages. This warning shot from 2017 was ignored, a failure that directly connects to the same national organization whose chapters might operate near Camden County.

5. University of Alabama / Sigma Alpha Epsilon (2023): Lawsuit Filed — TBI Case
A lawsuit was filed alleging a traumatic brain injury (TBI) due to hazing at an SAE chapter, claiming fraud, negligence, and assault.

  • Significance for Camden County: This demonstrates that cases involving severe but non-fatal injuries, like Leonel’s rhabdomyolysis and kidney failure, are actively being pursued with major lawsuits, further validating our current litigation.

These cases, with their multi-million dollar outcomes, send a clear, unequivocal message: hazing is not tolerated, and those responsible will be held accountable. For families in Camden County, these precedents offer powerful encouragement that justice, and significant compensation, are truly within reach.

Legal Framework: Camden County Victims’ Rights

For Camden County families navigating the aftermath of a hazing incident, understanding the relevant legal framework is paramount. While our firm is based in Texas, the principles of civil liability for hazing are universal, and specific anti-hazing laws exist in many states, including New Jersey. Furthermore, our federal court authority and dual-state bar admissions (Texas and New York) mean that we can pursue justice for Camden County victims regardless of where the incident occurred, ensuring comprehensive representation.

New Jersey Hazing Laws: An Overview

New Jersey’s anti-hazing law, N.J.S.A. 2C:40-3, makes hazing a criminal offense. Unlike some other states, New Jersey’s statute is broadly worded to cover dangerous actions perpetrated against students.

Definition of Hazing (N.J.S.A. 2C:40-3):
The New Jersey statute states that “A person is guilty of hazing, a disorderly persons offense, if, in the course of pledging, being initiated into, affiliating with, holding office in, or maintaining membership in any organization, such person knowingly or recklessly organizes, promotes, facilitates, or engages in any conduct that causes or is likely to cause, bodily injury to another person. Consent of the victim shall not be a defense.”

Key aspects of New Jersey’s law:

  • Bodily Injury or Likelihood of Injury: The act must cause or be likely to cause bodily injury.
  • Disorderly Persons Offense: Hazing is a criminal offense, though typically a misdemeanor.
  • Consent is NOT a Defense: This is a critical provision echoed in many modern anti-hazing laws, and one we will aggressively utilize for Camden County victims. It directly refutes the common defense that a victim “agreed” to participate.

Penalties:

  • A disorderly persons offense in New Jersey carries potential penalties of up to 6 months imprisonment, a fine of up to $1,000, or both.
  • Individual colleges and universities in New Jersey also maintain their own anti-hazing policies, which can result in disciplinary actions up to expulsion for students and loss of recognition for organizations.

Similar to our work in Texas, we will leverage both the criminal and civil aspects of these laws for Camden County victims.

Civil Liability for Hazing — What Camden County Victims Can Sue For

Beyond criminal charges, which punish individuals and organizations, civil lawsuits allow victims and their families to seek monetary compensation for their injuries and losses. These civil claims are often the most impactful way to secure justice and force institutional change. They are applicable across all states, providing a robust legal avenue for Camden County families.

  1. Negligence Claims: This is the most common civil theory. We assert that universities, national organizations, and individual members had a “duty of care” to protect students. When hazing occurs, that duty is breached, causing injuries and damages. This applies directly to institutions in and around Camden County that fail to prevent hazing.
  2. Premises Liability: If hazing occurs on property owned or controlled by a university, fraternity, or even a private residence (like in the Bermudez case), the property owner can be held liable for failing to address a dangerous condition. This is especially relevant in Camden County at campuses where fraternities may operate in university-owned housing or approved off-campus properties.
  3. Negligent Supervision: This claim targets the failure of those in authority to properly oversee activities, prevent misconduct, and ensure safety. This can apply to national organizations failing to supervise their Camden County chapters, universities failing to monitor Greek life, or advisors failing to control members’ behavior.
  4. Assault and Battery: Many hazing acts, such as physical beatings, paddling, forced physical exertion, or inappropriate touching, can be legally classified as assault and battery. Each individual who participates in these acts can be sued directly.
  5. Intentional Infliction of Emotional Distress: Hazing often involves extreme psychological abuse, humiliation, and terror, which can cause severe emotional distress, PTSD, and other mental health conditions. Where conduct is “outrageous,” victims can seek compensation for this profound emotional harm.
  6. Wrongful Death: When hazing leads to a fatality, families can file a wrongful death lawsuit to seek compensation for their profound loss, including funeral expenses, loss of companionship, and loss of future economic contributions.
  7. Conspiracy: This can be alleged when multiple parties work together to plan and execute illegal or harmful hazing activities.

Camden County Families: It is crucial to remember that these civil claims often proceed irrespective of whether criminal charges are filed or result in convictions. Our focus is on securing comprehensive financial compensation for all the harm endured by your child.

Consent Is NOT a Defense: A Critical Legal Weapon

New Jersey’s law, like Texas’s, explicitly states that “Consent of the victim shall not be a defense.” This crucial legal reality strikes down the most common excuse used by perpetrators and institutions to justify hazing: “He agreed to it,” “He knew what he was signing up for,” or “Everyone does it.”

This means that no matter what defense the fraternity, university, or individual perpetrators try to mount in Camden County, claiming the victim somehow condoned or willingly participated in the hazing, the law is on your side. You cannot consent to being assaulted, tortured, or criminally hazed. We will use this legal principle aggressively to ensure accountability.

Why Attorney911: Your Fierce Advocates in Camden County

When tragedy strikes and your family in Camden County is reeling from the impact of hazing, you need more than just a lawyer; you need unapologetic advocates who understand the complexities of these cases, who aren’t afraid to take on powerful institutions, and who will fight tirelessly for your child’s justice. Attorney911 is that firm. Our unique combination of experience, expertise, and unwavering commitment sets us apart as the definitive choice for hazing victims in Camden County and across the nation.

Who We Are: Legal Emergency Lawyers™ Serving Camden County

Attorney911 Legal Emergency Lawyers™ is a Texas-based firm with offices in Houston, Austin, and Beaumont, but our reach and dedication extend nationwide. We proudly serve hazing victims and their families in Camden County and across America. Our commitment to justice knows no geographic bounds, as we possess federal court authority and are willing to travel wherever justice demands. Camden County families deserve the same aggressive and expert representation that we provide in our home state.

Key Differentiators: Why Camden County Families Choose Attorney911

  1. 25+ Years of Courtroom Experience: Our managing partner, Ralph Manginello, brings over two decades of battle-tested experience in courtrooms across Texas and federal jurisdictions. This extensive trial experience means we are never afraid to take a case to trial if a fair settlement cannot be reached. For Camden County families, this means proven expertise in highly complex litigation.
  2. Former Insurance Defense Insight: Both Ralph Manginello and Lupe Peña are former insurance defense attorneys. This is an unparalleled strategic advantage. They have seen the “playbook” from the other side, understanding precisely how insurance companies and corporate defendants strategize, evaluate claims, and attempt to minimize payouts. They now use this insider knowledge to dismantle those defenses and maximize recovery for hazing victims. For Camden County families, this means we anticipate and neutralize the tactics of the opposition.
  3. Federal Court Admissions: We are admitted to practice in the United States District Court, Southern District of Texas, granting us federal litigation authority. This is crucial for hazing cases, which often involve national organizations, multi-state defendants, and federal civil rights claims. We can pursue Camden County cases in federal court, if advantageous for our clients.
  4. Dual-State Bar Admission (Texas AND New York): Ralph Manginello’s admission to both the Texas and New York State Bars provides a strategic advantage for cases against national fraternities, many of which are headquartered in or have significant operations in New York. This dual licensure expands our jurisdictional reach and expertise, beneficial for Camden County cases against national organizations.
  5. Se Habla Español: Our bilingual staff, including Attorney Lupe Peña, ensures seamless communication and representation for Spanish-speaking clients. We understand the diverse community of Camden County and are committed to eliminating language barriers to justice for Hispanic families affected by hazing.
  6. Nationwide Hazing Expertise: We are not learning on the job. We are currently litigating a $10 million hazing case against Pi Kappa Phi and the University of Houston. This active, high-stakes litigation demonstrates our deep, real-world expertise and our commitment to bringing the same cutting-edge legal strategies to Camden County hazing victims.

The Attorney911 Approach: How We Serve Camden County Hazing Victims

When a legal emergency involving hazing hits a family in Camden County, we move FIRST, FAST, and DECISIVELY.

  • Expert Witnesses: We build compelling cases utilizing a network of expert witnesses in medical fields (rhabdomyolysis specialists, neurologists), Greek life culture, institutional negligence, and psychology.
  • Immediate Evidence Preservation: We act swiftly to preserve critical evidence—texts, photos, medical records, social media communications, witness statements—which is paramount in hazing cases where organizations often attempt to destroy or conceal information.
  • Negotiation from Strength: Our current $10 million hazing lawsuit demonstrates our readiness to fight for the highest possible compensation.
  • Travel to Camden County: We are committed to justice. For depositions, critical meetings, and trials, our attorneys will travel to Camden County as needed. Distance is not a barrier to securing justice for your family.
  • Remote Consultations: Camden County families can easily connect with our attorneys through secure video consultations, ensuring immediate access to expert legal advice.

If a university, fraternity, or insurance company tries to silence Camden County hazing victims, we take it to court.

Payment Flexibility: No Upfront Cost for Camden County Families

We understand that confronting powerful institutions can feel daunting, especially when facing unexpected medical bills and emotional trauma. Cost should never be a barrier to justice. That’s why we take hazing cases on a CONTINGENCY FEE basis for our Camden County clients.

  • You pay $0 upfront.
  • We don’t get paid unless and until you get paid.
  • Our legal fees are a percentage of the compensation we secure for you, aligning our interests directly with yours. If we don’t win, you owe us nothing for our legal services.

Our Attorneys: Ralph P. Manginello and Lupe Eleno Peña

RALPH P. MANGINELLO — Managing Partner: With over 25 years of extensive courtroom experience, Ralph is a formidable force in personal injury and hazing litigation. His background as a former insurance defense attorney gives him invaluable insight into the opposition’s tactics. He has handled multi-billion dollar mass tort litigation (like the BP Texas City Explosion), demonstrating his capacity to take on massive corporate defendants. Ralph’s dual-state bar admission in Texas and New York positions us strategically against national fraternities. He brings a journalism background to every case, honing his ability to investigate, uncover facts, and tell compelling stories to juries—a vital skill needed to expose what institutions want to hide from Camden County families. A father of three, Ralph understands the profound impact hazing has on families. His personal commitment is reflected in his statement: “I started Attorney911 to make sure people suffering from a legal emergency received immediate, aggressive, and professional help from someone they could trust.”

LUPE ELENO PEÑA — Associate Attorney: Often mistaken as female due to his name, Lupe Eleno Peña is a male attorney and a third-generation Texan who brings over 12 years of litigation experience to our firm. Crucially, like Ralph, Lupe is a former national insurance defense attorney, having worked for Litchfield Cavo LLP, a firm that defended insurance companies and corporate defendants across multiple practice areas. This insider knowledge is a massive advantage: he knows exactly how large insurance companies value claims, strategize defenses, and attempt to deny payouts from the inside. He now uses that intelligence to relentlessly dismantle their defenses and maximize recovery for our clients. Fluent in Spanish, Lupe ensures comprehensive legal services for Hispanic families in Camden County. His litigation philosophy is simple: “With Mr. Peña you get an attorney willing to outwork, outsmart and outfight the other side.”

Together, Ralph and Lupe constitute Attorney911’s “Insurance Counter-Intelligence System,” providing hazing victims in Camden County an unfair advantage against well-funded defendants.

What To Do Right Now: Actionable Guidance for Camden County Families

If your child in Camden County has been the victim of hazing, the moments immediately following the incident are critical. While emotional distress and confusion are natural, acting swiftly to secure evidence and legal counsel can make all the difference in your case. We provide clear, actionable steps for Camden County families to protect their rights and build a strong foundation for justice.

Immediate Steps for Camden County Hazing Victims:

  1. Seek Immediate Medical Attention, Even if Injuries Seem Minor:

    • Your top priority is the health and safety of your child. If there’s any doubt, go to the emergency room or urgent care.
    • Hazing injuries, especially physical ones, can be insidious. Symptoms like those of rhabdomyolysis or concussions may not fully manifest for hours or even days.
    • Crucially, medical records are foundational evidence. They provide immediate, objective documentation of injuries, diagnoses, and treatment, linking them directly to the hazing incident. Delays in seeking care can be used by defense attorneys to argue that injuries weren’t serious or weren’t caused by the hazing.
    • For Camden County families, utilize local medical facilities like Cooper University Hospital, Jefferson Cherry Hill Hospital, or Virtua Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, ensuring that all care is documented.
  2. Preserve ALL Evidence – EVERYTHING:

    • Photographs and Videos: Take clear pictures of any injuries (bruises, cuts, swelling, burns, or specific symptoms like brown urine). Document the hazing location if accessible (fraternity house, off-campus residence, field). If you have photos or videos of hazing activities themselves, safeguard them carefully. Continue taking photos throughout the healing process to document recovery or lasting effects.
    • Communications: This is often the “smoking gun.” Save every text message, GroupMe chat, Snapchat conversation (use the save feature if possible), Instagram DM, email, or other digital communication related to the hazing or the pledge process. Do not delete anything, even if it seems irrelevant or embarrassing. These communications can reveal instructions, threats, coercion, and the identities of perpetrators and witnesses.
    • Witness Information: Gather names, phone numbers, and any contact information for other pledges, fraternity members who might be sympathetic, bystanders, or anyone who witnessed parts of the hazing. Their testimony can be invaluable.
    • Documents: Collect any pledge manuals, schedules, rules, or codes of conduct provided by the fraternity or university. These can often be used to highlight discrepancies between stated policies and actual practice.
    • Financial Records: Keep all medical bills, receipts for treatment, and records of lost wages if your child missed work due to injuries.
    • Academic Records: Document any impact on grades, enrollment status, or scholarships.
    • (See our YouTube video titled “Using Your Phone to Document Evidence” for more details at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LLbpzrmogTs)
  3. DO NOT Communicate with the Fraternity, University, or Their Representatives Without Legal Counsel:

    • Institutions and fraternities will immediately activate their defense mechanisms, lawyers, and risk management teams. Their primary goal is to protect their own interests, not your child’s.
    • Do NOT give any statements, whether written or recorded. Anything you say can and will be used against you.
    • Do NOT sign any documents from the fraternity, university, or their insurance companies. These documents often include waivers of liability or settlement offers that are far below what you deserve.
    • Avoid discussing the incident on social media. Every post, comment, or interaction can be scrutinized and used by the defense to undermine your case. (See our YouTube video “Client Mistakes That Can Ruin Your Injury Case” at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r3IYsoxOSxY)
  4. Report the Incident (Strategically):

    • While we advise against direct communication with the university or fraternity, reporting the incident is often necessary. We can help you navigate this process to ensure your rights are protected. Your attorney can advise on official reports to the university’s Greek Life office, Title IX coordinator (for gender-based violence or harassment, which hazing can involve), or campus police.
    • Filing a police report with local law enforcement (e.g., Camden County Police Department, other municipal police) can initiate a criminal investigation, which may run parallel to your civil case.
  5. Contact an Experienced Hazing Litigation Attorney IMMEDIATELY:

    • This is arguably the most crucial step. The sooner you involve an attorney, the more thoroughly evidence can be preserved and investigated.
    • Time is of the essence: The statute of limitations for personal injury and wrongful death cases in New Jersey is generally two years. While this might seem like a long time, evidence disappears, witnesses’ memories fade, and organizations can destroy records. Delaying jeopardizes your case.
    • Our free, confidential consultation offers a safe space for Camden County families to discuss their situation without any obligation. We will assess your case, explain your legal options, and outline a strategy for seeking justice and compensation.
    • (See our YouTube video titled “Is There a Statute of Limitations on My Case?” at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MRHwg8tV02c)

Client Intake Protocol: What Makes a Viable Camden County Hazing Case

We evaluate cases based on several key factors, ensuring that we only pursue cases where we can genuinely make a difference.

  • Clear Hazing Conduct: Does the incident meet the legal definition of hazing in New Jersey or applicable state law? Leonel Bermudez’s case involved clear physical brutality, forced consumption, psychological abuse, and sleep deprivation.
  • Documented Injuries: Are there medical records, psychological evaluations, or physical evidence of harm? Severe physical injuries (like Leonel’s rhabdomyolysis and kidney failure) or pervasive psychological trauma (PTSD, anxiety) are critical.
  • Identifiable Defendants: Can we identify the individual perpetrators, the local chapter, the national organization, and the university involved? Our comprehensive data on Greek organizations, including our Texas Hazing Intelligence Engine, helps identify all liable parties.
  • Available Evidence: Do you have photos, videos, text messages, witness contacts, or other documentation?
  • Pattern of Abuse: Was this a one-time incident, or is there evidence of systematic hazing within the organization? A pattern strengthens claims against institutions.
  • Institutional Knowledge: Did the university or national organization know, or should they have known, that hazing was occurring? Prior incidents at the same institution or national organization (like Andrew Coffey’s death in Pi Kappa Phi) are critical.

If your Camden County case demonstrates these factors, we can represent you regardless of geographic distance.

Damages and Compensation: What We Fight For

When we litigate a hazing case in Camden County, we pursue comprehensive damages, aiming to recover every dollar your family is entitled to for the profound harm your child has suffered.

1. Economic Damages: These cover quantifiable financial losses.
* Medical Expenses: Past and future bills for emergency care at Cooper University Hospital, specialist visits, physical therapy, medications, and long-term care (e.g., kidney monitoring for Leonel).
* Lost Wages/Earning Capacity: Income lost due to injuries preventing work, or the long-term impact on future career prospects.
* Educational Damages: Tuition and fees for semesters missed or disrupted, loss of scholarships, or the costs associated with transferring schools.
* Funeral Expenses: In wrongful death cases.

2. Non-Economic Damages: These compensate for subjective, non-financial losses.
* Physical Pain and Suffering: The agony endured during hazing, during recovery, and any ongoing physical discomfort.
* Mental Anguish: The terror, humiliation, and emotional distress of enduring abuse, potentially leading to PTSD, anxiety, or depression. Leonel’s fear of retribution highlights this.
* Disfigurement: Compensation for scarring, burns, or other permanent physical alterations.
* Loss of Enjoyment of Life: The inability to participate in normal college activities or a diminished quality of life due to injuries.
* Loss of Companionship/Consortium: In wrongful death cases, representing the loss of relationship with family members.

3. Punitive Damages: These are designed to punish egregious conduct and deter similar actions in the future.
* Punitive damages are awarded when the conduct is deemed grossly negligent, malicious, or intentionally harmful – a description that perfectly fits acts like waterboarding, forced extreme exercise, or hog-tying.
* New Jersey law allows for punitive damages in cases where there is actual malice or a wanton and willful disregard of persons who are likely to be harmed. Hazing often fits this description, especially when institutions have prior knowledge of the risks.

For Camden County families, your child’s journey to college should have been filled with growth and opportunity, not pain and trauma. We are here to ensure that those responsible pay for the devastation they have inflicted.

Contact Us: Your First Step Towards Justice in Camden County

If you are a parent in Camden County whose child has been affected by hazing, or if you are a student who endured this abuse, please do not suffer in silence. The strength of your case, and the opportunity to prevent future tragedies, depends on taking immediate, decisive action. We are Attorney911, and we are ready to fight for you.

Camden County Families: You Have Legal Rights. We Are Fighting This Fight Right Now – And We’ll Fight for You.

Our attorneys are currently engaged in a landmark $10 million lawsuit against Pi Kappa Phi and the University of Houston for severe hazing. This isn’t just a case; it’s a testament to our expertise in hazing litigation, our tenacity in holding powerful institutions accountable, and our unwavering commitment to victims. We know how to build these cases, we know how to dismantle the defenses, and we know how to secure substantial compensation. The same aggressive, expert representation we bring to our current, active litigation, we will bring to your family in Camden County.

Camden County Families – Call Now – Free Consultation

Your first step towards justice is contacting us. The consultation is free, confidential, and available 24/7. Don’t hesitate.

📞 1-888-ATTY-911

We work on a CONTINGENCY FEE basis. For Camden County families, this means $0 upfront. You incur no legal fees unless and until we secure compensation for you. We remove the financial barrier so you can focus on healing, while we focus on fighting.

What Camden County Hazing Victims Should Do Right Now:

  1. Get Medical Attention: Your health is paramount. Ensure all injuries, physical or psychological, are documented by medical professionals in Camden County or wherever you are.
  2. Preserve All Evidence: Gather and secure every piece of information related to the hazing—texts, photos, videos, social media messages, emails, documents, and witness contact information. Do NOT delete anything.
  3. Do NOT Talk to Them: Refuse to communicate with representatives from the fraternity/sorority, the university, or their legal teams without your attorney present. Do NOT give any statements or sign any documents.
  4. Do NOT Post on Social Media: Avoid discussing the incident on any social media platforms. Anything you post can be used against your case.
  5. Call Us Immediately: The statute of limitations for personal injury and wrongful death cases in New Jersey is generally two years. Evidence disappears, and memories fade. Every day counts. Call 1-888-ATTY-911 now.

Distance is not a barrier to justice. While we are based in Houston, Austin, and Beaumont, Texas, we serve hazing victims nationwide, including those in Camden County. We offer video consultations for your convenience, and our commitment to justice means we are prepared to travel to Camden County for depositions, meetings, and trials as needed.

We Serve Camden County Hazing Victims – And Hazing Victims Nationwide

Hazing is not confined to specific regions or types of institutions. Students from Camden County attend colleges across New Jersey (like Rutgers-Camden, Rowan University, Stockton University, The College of New Jersey) and beyond, all of which may host chapters of the national fraternities and sororities with documented hazing problems. We represent victims of hazing in various organizations:

  • Fraternities and sororities near Camden County.
  • Camden County sports teams.
  • Marching bands at universities attended by Camden County students.
  • ROTC programs.
  • Clubs and other student organizations.
  • Military academies.

We are ready to lend our expertise in hazing litigation to families in Camden County, ensuring that those responsible are held accountable, and that our unwavering pursuit of justice contributes to ending this dangerous practice.

To Other Victims of the UH Pi Kappa Phi Hazing: We Know There Are More of You.

Leonel Bermudez was not the only victim of the Pi Kappa Phi hazing. Another pledge collapsed and lost consciousness on October 15. Others were subjected to waterboarding, forced eating, extreme exercise, and humiliation. If you or someone you know was also victimized by the Pi Kappa Phi chapter at the University of Houston, or any other institution, you have rights.

As Lupe Peña said, “If this prevents harm to another person, that’s what we’re hoping to do. Let’s bring this to light. Enough is enough.”

Call us. Let’s bring them all to justice.

The Ultimate Watchdog: Our Data Intelligence for Camden County

Attorney911 doesn’t guess who is responsible for hazing; we know. We maintain one of the most comprehensive private directories of Greek organizations, spanning all Texas metros and campuses. This intelligence, though primarily focused on Texas, provides a blueprint for how we approach hazing litigation anywhere, including Camden County.

For example, our database includes IRS-registered organizations like Beta Nu Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity Housing Corporation Inc with EIN 462267515 in Frisco, Texas – the same entity behind the UH chapter we sued. This kind of meticulous detail allows us to identify parent corporations, housing entities, and national organizations with their precise legal names and EINs, ensuring we sue every appropriate entity.

There are 1,423 Greek-related organizations across 25 metropolitan areas in Texas alone. This massive network of national brands, local chapters, alumni groups, and housing corporations exists throughout the country, including in areas relevant to Camden County. Whether it’s Pi Kappa Phi (with its 150+ chapters nationwide), Sigma Alpha Epsilon, or Pi Kappa Alpha, these national organizations have active chapters at universities that matriculate students from Camden County. These are the same organizations that have histories of multi-million dollar hazing settlements and verdicts:

  • Pi Kappa Alpha (Pike) has paid over $24 million combined in hazing death settlements (Stone Foltz, David Bogenberger).
  • Kappa Sigma was hit with a $12.6 million jury verdict.
  • Sigma Chi paid over $10 million in a single hazing case.

When hazing occurs, these entities invariably claim they are “just college kids” or separate from the actions of their members. But behind the Greek letters are tax-exempt corporations with EINs, bank accounts, real estate holdings, and insurance policies. We know how to track them all.

Our message to fraternities and universities near Camden County is clear: We know who you are. We know your corporate structure. We know your national organization’s hazing death record. We know how much they have paid in settlements. And when you haze students from Camden County, we will use every piece of this intelligence to hold you accountable. The Beta Nu chapter learned this the hard way. Your chapter could be next.

Your Call to Action

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While our offices are in Houston, Austin, and Beaumont, our commitment to justice for hazing victims extends to Camden County and across the nation. Call us 24/7 for a free, confidential consultation. Let us be your legal emergency team. We come to Camden County for you. For your child. For justice.

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