Hazing Lawyers Serving Cedar County, Nebraska – Legal Help for Fraternity & Sorority Abuse Victims

Cedar County Families: You Are Not Alone. We Are Fighting This Fight Right Now.

At Attorney 911, we are currently representing a hazing victim in a $10 million lawsuit against Pi Kappa Phi and the University of Houston—proving that fraternities and universities can and should be held accountable for the abuse they allow. The same hazing culture exists at colleges and universities near Cedar County, and we are ready to fight for Nebraska families with the same aggression.

If your child was hazed, abused, or hospitalized by a fraternity, sorority, or other student organization in Cedar County or anywhere in Nebraska, we can help.

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What Happened in Houston Could Happen in Cedar County

In November 2025, our client—Leonel Bermudez—was hospitalized with severe rhabdomyolysis and kidney failure after being subjected to weeks of brutal hazing at the University of Houston’s Pi Kappa Phi chapter. The abuse included:

✅ Waterboarding with a garden hose (simulated drowning)
✅ Forced to do 500+ squats and 100+ pushups until he collapsed
✅ Struck with wooden paddles
✅ Forced to eat until vomiting, then made to lie in vomit-soaked grass
✅ Hog-tied face-down on a table with an object in his mouth for over an hour
✅ Sleep deprivation, humiliation, and psychological torture

This wasn’t just hazing—it was torture. And it happened at a university-owned fraternity house, proving that institutions knowingly allow this abuse to continue.

The Same Fraternities Operate Near Cedar County

Pi Kappa Phi, Sigma Alpha Epsilon, Kappa Sigma, and other national fraternities with documented hazing histories have active chapters at Nebraska colleges and universities near Cedar County, including:

• University of Nebraska-Lincoln (Lincoln, NE)
• University of Nebraska at Omaha (Omaha, NE)
• Creighton University (Omaha, NE)
• Nebraska Wesleyan University (Lincoln, NE)
• Doane University (Crete, NE)
• Hastings College (Hastings, NE)

If your child attends or plans to attend a Nebraska college, they could be at risk. The same “traditions” that hospitalized our client in Houston exist at Cedar County-area fraternities and sororities.

Why Cedar County Families Choose Attorney 911

1. We Are Fighting This Case RIGHT NOW

We are actively litigating a $10 million hazing lawsuit—proving that we have the experience, resources, and determination to take on powerful institutions. Cedar County families get the same aggressive representation.

2. We Know How to Win Against Fraternities & Universities

Fraternities and universities will deny, delay, and intimidate to avoid accountability. We know their tactics because:

• Ralph Manginello is a former insurance defense attorney—he knows how they try to avoid paying.
• Lupe Peña worked at a national defense firm—he understands their legal strategies.
• We’ve won millions for injury victims—including a multi-million-dollar settlement for a brain injury case.

3. We Serve Cedar County—No Matter Where You Are

While we are based in Houston, Austin, and Beaumont, Texas, we represent hazing victims nationwide, including Cedar County. We offer:
✔ Free video consultations (no need to travel)
✔ Willingness to travel to Cedar County for depositions, meetings, and trials
✔ Federal court authority—we can pursue cases in federal jurisdiction
✔ Dual-state bar admission (Texas & New York)—strategic advantage for national fraternity cases

4. $0 Upfront Costs—We Only Get Paid If You Win

We work on a contingency fee basis—meaning:

• You pay nothing upfront.
• We only get paid if we win your case.
• If we don’t recover compensation, you owe us nothing.

Cedar County families should not have to choose between justice and financial hardship.

5. We Understand the Fear & Shame Hazing Victims Face

Our client in the Pi Kappa Phi case was too afraid to speak publicly due to fear of retaliation. We get it—hazing victims often blame themselves or fear being ostracized.

We protect our clients. We handle all communications with the fraternity, university, and insurance companies so you don’t have to.

What Qualifies as Hazing in Nebraska?

Nebraska law (Neb. Rev. Stat. § 28-311.07) defines hazing as:

“Any activity expected of someone joining or participating in a group that humiliates, degrades, abuses, or endangers them, regardless of their willingness to participate.”

Examples of Hazing That Could Lead to a Lawsuit

If your child experienced any of these, they may have a case.

Who Can Be Held Liable for Hazing in Cedar County?

Hazing is never just the fault of individual students. Institutions and organizations enable and profit from this culture. We pursue every liable party, including:

We sue everyone responsible—because hazing is a systemic problem, not an individual one.

What Compensation Can Cedar County Families Recover?

Hazing victims and their families may be entitled to compensation for:

In our current case, we are seeking $10 million—proving that hazing cases can and do result in multi-million-dollar recoveries.

What Should Cedar County Families Do If Their Child Was Hazed?

✅ Step 1: Seek Medical Attention Immediately

• Even if injuries seem minor, get checked by a doctor.
• Rhabdomyolysis (muscle breakdown) and alcohol poisoning can be life-threatening.
• Medical records are critical evidence.

✅ Step 2: Preserve All Evidence

• Save all text messages, GroupMe chats, Snapchats, and social media posts about hazing.
• Take photos/videos of injuries, hazing locations, and any items used in hazing.
• Write down names of witnesses, members involved, and locations where hazing occurred.
• Do not delete anything—even if it seems embarrassing.

✅ Step 3: Do NOT Talk to the Fraternity or University Without a Lawyer

• They will try to control the narrative, destroy evidence, and intimidate witnesses.
• Anything you say can be used against you.
• Let us handle all communications.

✅ Step 4: Contact Attorney 911 Immediately

• Nebraska has a 2-year statute of limitations for personal injury claims.
• Evidence disappears quickly—witnesses forget, messages get deleted, fraternities destroy records.
• The sooner we get involved, the stronger your case will be.

📞 Call Now: 1-888-ATTY-911
📧 Email: ralph@atty911.com

We’ve Won Millions for Injury Victims—We’ll Fight for Cedar County Families Too

Case Results That Prove We Can Win

Client Testimonials

“They treated me like family. I never felt like just another case.” – Stephanie H.
“Ralph got my case dismissed when no one else could.” – Ruben G.
“I was hit by an 18-wheeler and didn’t know what to do. Attorney 911 got me the compensation I deserved.” – Brian C.

Cedar County Hazing Victims: The Time to Act Is Now

Hazing is not tradition—it’s abuse. It’s not brotherhood—it’s torture. And it’s not harmless—it can kill.

If your child was hazed in Cedar County or at any Nebraska college, we can help. We are already fighting this battle, and we will bring that same fight to Cedar County.

📞 Call 1-888-ATTY-911 for a free, confidential consultation.
📧 Email ralph@atty911.com
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We don’t get paid unless you win. There’s no risk—only justice.

🚨 FRATERNITIES NEAR CEDAR COUNTY: WE ARE WATCHING.

Pi Kappa Phi, Sigma Alpha Epsilon, Kappa Sigma, Sigma Chi—if your chapter is hazing students in Nebraska, know this:

• We track your corporate structures, insurance policies, and hazing histories.
• We sue your national organization, local chapter, and individual members.
• We won’t stop until your culture of abuse is dismantled.

The UH Pi Kappa Phi chapter that hazed our client? SHUT DOWN. The same will happen to your chapter if you don’t clean up your act.

Frequently Asked Questions for Cedar County Families

1. Can we sue if the hazing happened off-campus?

✅ Yes. Hazing laws apply on or off campus, including at private residences, hotels, or rented spaces.

2. What if my child “consented” to hazing?

✅ Consent is not a defense. Nebraska law (and most state laws) explicitly state that consent does not excuse hazing. The law recognizes that peer pressure, fear of exclusion, and intimidation make true consent impossible.

3. How long do we have to file a lawsuit in Nebraska?

✅ 2 years from the date of injury (Nebraska statute of limitations). Do not wait—evidence disappears quickly.

4. Can we sue if the fraternity was already suspended?

✅ Yes. Even if the chapter is suspended, the national organization, university, and individual members can still be held liable.

5. What if my child is afraid of retaliation?

✅ We protect our clients. We handle all communications with the fraternity and university to minimize contact and reduce fear of retaliation.

6. How much does it cost to hire Attorney 911?

✅ $0 upfront. We work on a contingency fee basis—we only get paid if we win your case.

7. Can you help if the hazing happened at a Nebraska college outside Cedar County?

✅ Yes. We represent hazing victims nationwide, including all Nebraska colleges and universities.

Cedar County Hazing Resources

Nebraska Anti-Hazing Laws

• Neb. Rev. Stat. § 28-311.07 – Hazing is a Class II misdemeanor (up to 6 months jail, $1,000 fine).
• Neb. Rev. Stat. § 28-311.08 – Organizations can be fined up to $10,000 for hazing.

Nebraska Colleges with Greek Life (Near Cedar County)

Hazing Hotlines & Reporting

• University of Nebraska-Lincoln Hazing Reporting: https://studentconduct.unl.edu/hazing
• Nebraska Coalition Against Hazing: https://www.stopcampushazing.org
• National Hazing Prevention Hotline: 1-888-NOT-HAZE (1-888-668-4293)

Final Message to Cedar County Families

Your child deserved better.

They deserved to join an organization without being tortured. They deserved to attend college without fearing for their life. They deserved protection from the very institutions that claimed to support them.

We are here to make sure they get justice.

📞 Call 1-888-ATTY-911 today.
📧 Email ralph@atty911.com
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The fight for Cedar County starts now.