🛡️ Hazing Victims in Caribou County, Idaho: Your Legal Rights & How We Can Help
If your child has been hazed at a Caribou County college, university, or Greek organization — you are not alone. And you have legal rights.
At Attorney 911, we are actively fighting a $10 million hazing lawsuit against Pi Kappa Phi and the University of Houston — and we are ready to bring that same aggressive representation to Caribou County families.
📞 Call our 24/7 Hazing Emergency Hotline: 1-888-ATTY-911
📧 Email: ralph@atty911.com
🌐 Free Consultation: attorney911.com
🚨 What Is Hazing? It’s Not “Tradition” — It’s Abuse
Hazing is any intentional, knowing, or reckless act that endangers the mental or physical health or safety of a student — including forced exercise, sleep deprivation, waterboarding, forced consumption of food or alcohol, physical abuse, or humiliation.
In Caribou County and across Idaho, hazing is illegal under state law — and victims can sue for damages.
⚠️ This Happens in Caribou County Too
While our current case is in Texas, the same national fraternities and sororities operate at colleges and universities near Caribou County, including:
- Idaho State University (Pocatello)
- University of Idaho (Moscow)
- College of Southern Idaho (Twin Falls)
- Brigham Young University-Idaho (Rexburg)
These organizations have the same “traditions” that led to a student being waterboarded and hospitalized in our current case.
If your child has been hazed in Caribou County or anywhere in Idaho — we can help.
💔 Real Cases — Real Consequences
🔴 Our Current Case: $10 Million Lawsuit Against Pi Kappa Phi & University of Houston
- Victim: Leonel Bermudez — hospitalized with rhabdomyolysis and kidney failure after being waterboarded, forced to do 500 squats, and struck with wooden paddles
- Defendants: Pi Kappa Phi national, local chapter, University of Houston (which owned the fraternity house)
- Status: Lawsuit filed November 21, 2025 — media coverage on ABC13, KHOU 11, Houston Chronicle, Houston Public Media
- Why It Matters: This is happening right now — and Caribou County families deserve the same fight
🔴 Other Recent Hazing Cases Nationwide
| Case | Outcome | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Stone Foltz (Bowling Green State, Pi Kappa Alpha) | Death from forced drinking | $10.1 million settlement |
| Maxwell Gruver (LSU, Phi Delta Theta) | Death from forced drinking | $6.1 million jury verdict |
| Timothy Piazza (Penn State, Beta Theta Pi) | Death from forced drinking and falls | $110+ million settlement |
These cases prove: Hazing victims WIN. And they win BIG.
⚖️ Idaho Hazing Laws — Know Your Rights
Idaho Code § 18-917: Hazing is a Crime
In Idaho, hazing is a misdemeanor, punishable by:
- Up to 6 months in jail
- Fines up to $1,000
- Consent is NOT a defense — even if your child “agreed” to participate, the law still holds perpetrators accountable
Civil Lawsuits: You Can Sue for Damages
Even if no criminal charges are filed, you can sue for:
- Medical bills (emergency room, therapy, future treatment)
- Pain and suffering (physical and emotional trauma)
- Lost wages (if your child missed work or internships)
- Punitive damages (to punish the organization for egregious conduct)
🏛️ Who Can Be Sued in Caribou County Hazing Cases?
| Defendant | Why They’re Liable |
|---|---|
| Local Fraternity/Sorority Chapter | Directly organized and conducted hazing |
| National Organization | Failed to supervise; knew about hazing culture |
| University/College | Failed to protect students; may own fraternity house |
| Individual Members | Participated in or facilitated hazing |
| Alumni | Allowed hazing at their homes |
| Insurance Companies | Policies may cover damages |
In our current case, we are suing:
✅ Pi Kappa Phi National
✅ Local UH Chapter
✅ University of Houston (for owning the fraternity house)
✅ Individual members and alumni
We will pursue the same strategy for Caribou County families.
📋 What to Do If Your Child Was Hazed in Caribou County
🚨 IMMEDIATE ACTION STEPS
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🏥 Seek Medical Attention
- Even if injuries seem minor, document everything — hazing can cause rhabdomyolysis, alcohol poisoning, or psychological trauma
- Get copies of all medical records
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📸 Preserve Evidence
- Take photos of injuries, hazing locations, or items used
- Save all texts, social media messages, GroupMe chats, emails
- Write down everything your child remembers — dates, times, who was involved
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📞 Report the Incident
- File a police report with Caribou County Sheriff’s Office
- Report to the university’s Title IX office or student conduct office
- Do NOT report to the fraternity/sorority directly — they will try to cover it up
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🚫 Do NOT Talk to the Organization or Their Lawyers
- They will try to get your child to sign documents or make statements
- Anything they say can be used against you in court
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📞 Call Attorney 911 Immediately
- 1-888-ATTY-911 — available 24/7
- We offer free consultations for Caribou County families
- No upfront cost — we work on contingency (you pay nothing unless we win)
💰 How Much Could Your Caribou County Hazing Case Be Worth?
Hazing cases can result in multi-million dollar settlements or verdicts, depending on:
- Severity of injuries (hospitalization, surgery, long-term effects)
- Egregiousness of conduct (waterboarding, forced drinking, physical abuse)
- Institutional knowledge (did the university or national organization know about prior hazing?)
- Pattern of abuse (was this a one-time incident, or part of a culture of hazing?)
Recent Hazing Settlements & Verdicts
| Case | Injury | Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| Stone Foltz (Ohio) | Death from forced drinking | $10.1 million |
| Maxwell Gruver (Louisiana) | Death from forced drinking | $6.1 million jury verdict |
| Timothy Piazza (Pennsylvania) | Death from forced drinking and falls | $110+ million |
| Leonel Bermudez (Texas) | Rhabdomyolysis, kidney failure | $10 million lawsuit (pending) |
Caribou County families deserve the same justice.
🎯 Why Choose Attorney 911 for Your Caribou County Hazing Case?
✅ We Are Fighting This Battle RIGHT NOW
- We are actively litigating a $10 million hazing lawsuit against Pi Kappa Phi and the University of Houston
- We know how to build these cases — from evidence preservation to trial strategy
- We have media coverage (ABC13, KHOU, Chronicle) that puts pressure on defendants
✅ We Have the Experience to Win
- Ralph Manginello — 25+ years of litigation experience; former insurance defense attorney (knows how they think)
- Lupe Pena — former national insurance defense lawyer; knows how to dismantle their defenses
- Federal court authority — we can pursue cases nationwide, including in Idaho
- Dual-state bar licenses (Texas & New York) — strategic advantage for national fraternity cases
✅ We Travel to Caribou County
- We offer video consultations for Caribou County families who cannot travel
- We come to Caribou County for depositions, client meetings, and trials
- Distance is not a barrier to justice
✅ No Upfront Cost — You Pay Nothing Unless We Win
- Contingency fee basis — we only get paid if we win your case
- No hourly billing — no surprise legal bills
- We take the risk — if we don’t win, you owe us nothing
✅ We Speak Spanish (Se Habla Español)
- Hazing affects all communities, including Spanish-speaking families
- We provide bilingual legal services — no language barriers
📞 Call Now: 1-888-ATTY-911
If your child has been hazed in Caribou County — call us immediately.
📞 24/7 Hazing Emergency Hotline: 1-888-ATTY-911
📧 Email: ralph@atty911.com
🌐 Free Consultation: attorney911.com
🔥 A Message to Caribou County Fraternities & Universities
To the fraternities and sororities operating near Caribou County:
We are watching. We are coming.
The same legal strategies that secured $10 million verdicts nationwide apply to your chapter.
If you haze students in Caribou County — we will find every liable entity. We will sue you. And you will pay.
Pi Kappa Phi, Sigma Alpha Epsilon, Pi Kappa Alpha, Beta Theta Pi, Sigma Chi — if your chapter operates near Caribou County, know that Attorney 911 represents victims across America.
Universities near Caribou County: The same institutional negligence that made University of Houston a defendant exists at your campus. Act now — or face the same accountability.
🏆 We Don’t Just Talk About Hazing. We’re Fighting It RIGHT NOW.
Caribou County families: This is your moment. This is your fight. And we will stand with you every step of the way.
📞 Call 1-888-ATTY-911 — 24/7
📧 ralph@atty911.com
🌐 attorney911.com
Justice for Caribou County hazing victims starts today.
