Hazing Lawyer in Chautauqua County, NY | Attorney 911

Justice for Hazing Victims in Chautauqua County and Beyond

If your child has been the victim of hazing in Chautauqua County—whether at a fraternity, sorority, sports team, marching band, or any other student organization—you are not alone. The same national fraternities and universities that allowed a University of Houston student to be waterboarded, forced to do 500 squats, and hospitalized with kidney failure operate right here in Chautauqua County. And we are fighting back.

At Attorney 911, we are currently litigating a $10 million lawsuit against Pi Kappa Phi and the University of Houston for hazing that nearly killed a student. The same legal strategies we’re using in Texas apply to Chautauqua County. We represent hazing victims nationwide—including right here in Western New York—and we will fight aggressively to hold every responsible party accountable.

🚨 The Hazing Crisis in Chautauqua County

Hazing is not just a problem in Texas—it’s happening right here in Chautauqua County. The same fraternities that have paid millions in settlements for hazing deaths and injuries—Pi Kappa Phi, Sigma Alpha Epsilon, Pi Kappa Alpha, Beta Theta Pi, and others—have active chapters at colleges and universities near Chautauqua County.

Universities Near Chautauqua County with Greek Life:

• SUNY Fredonia (Fredonia, NY) – Just 20 minutes from Jamestown
• SUNY Buffalo State (Buffalo, NY) – 1 hour from Chautauqua County
• University at Buffalo (UB) (Buffalo, NY) – 1.5 hours from Chautauqua County
• St. Bonaventure University (Olean, NY) – 1 hour from Chautauqua County
• Jamestown Community College (Jamestown, NY) – Local community college with student organizations

If your child attends—or plans to attend—any of these schools, they could be at risk.

💔 What Happened in Houston Could Happen in Chautauqua County

Our $10 Million Hazing Lawsuit: The Bermudez Case

In November 2025, we filed a $10 million lawsuit against Pi Kappa Phi and the University of Houston on behalf of Leonel Bermudez, a student who was waterboarded, forced to do 500 squats, and hospitalized with kidney failure after weeks of systematic hazing.

What They Did to Him:

✔ Waterboarded with a garden hose (simulated drowning)
✔ Forced to do 100+ pushups, 500+ squats, and bear crawls until he collapsed
✔ Struck with wooden paddles
✔ Forced to eat until he vomited, then made to keep running
✔ Hog-tied another pledge face-down on a table for over an hour
✔ Forced to drive fraternity members at all hours, causing exhaustion
✔ Threatened with expulsion if he didn’t comply

Result: He was hospitalized for 4 days with rhabdomyolysis (muscle breakdown) and acute kidney failure.

Why This Matters for Chautauqua County Families:

• Pi Kappa Phi has 150+ chapters nationwide—including near Chautauqua County.
• The same “traditions” that hospitalized our client exist at Chautauqua County-area fraternities.
• Universities near Chautauqua County face the same liability failures as UH.
• If your child is being hazed, we will fight for you just like we’re fighting in Houston.

This isn’t just a Texas problem—it’s a Chautauqua County problem too.

⚖️ Who Can Be Held Liable for Hazing in Chautauqua County?

When hazing happens, everyone involved can be sued—not just the individuals who participated, but the organizations that enabled it.

Potential Defendants in a Chautauqua County Hazing Case:

In our Houston case, we’re suing:
✔ Pi Kappa Phi National
✔ The local chapter
✔ The fraternity housing corporation
✔ The University of Houston (which owned the fraternity house)
✔ Individual members and officers
✔ A former member and his spouse (who hosted hazing at their home)

We will pursue every responsible party in Chautauqua County cases too.

💰 How Much Is a Chautauqua County Hazing Case Worth?

Hazing cases result in multi-million dollar settlements and verdicts. Here’s what other families have recovered:

Our $10 million demand in the Bermudez case is in line with these precedents—and Chautauqua County families deserve the same justice.

What Damages Can Chautauqua County Hazing Victims Recover?

If your child was hazed in Chautauqua County, they may be entitled to significant compensation.

📋 What to Do If Your Child Was Hazed in Chautauqua County

Step 1: Seek Medical Attention Immediately

• Even if injuries seem minor, get checked by a doctor.
• Hazing can cause rhabdomyolysis (muscle breakdown), alcohol poisoning, traumatic brain injury, and psychological trauma.
• Medical records are critical evidence.

Step 2: Preserve All Evidence

✅ Take photos/videos of injuries, hazing locations, and any physical evidence.
✅ Save all communications (texts, GroupMe, Snapchat, Instagram DMs, emails).
✅ Get witness names and contact information.
✅ Do NOT delete anything—even if it seems embarrassing.
✅ Do NOT sign anything from the fraternity, sorority, or university.

Step 3: Do NOT Talk to the Organization or Their Lawyers

• Fraternities, sororities, and universities will try to control the narrative.
• Anything you say can be used against you.
• Do NOT give a statement without an attorney present.

Step 4: Contact a Hazing Lawyer Immediately

• The statute of limitations in New York is 3 years—but evidence disappears fast.
• The sooner you act, the stronger your case will be.
• We offer free consultations—no upfront cost.

📞 Call Attorney 911 Now – Free Consultation for Chautauqua County Families

We represent hazing victims nationwide—including right here in Chautauqua County.

📍 Serving Chautauqua County from our offices in Houston, Austin, and Beaumont
📞 24/7 Hazing Hotline: 1-888-ATTY-911
📧 Email: ralph@atty911.com
🌐 Website: attorney911.com

Why Chautauqua County Families Choose Attorney 911:

✅ We’re fighting a $10 million hazing case RIGHT NOW—same strategies apply to Chautauqua County.
✅ Former insurance defense attorneys—we know how the other side thinks.
✅ Federal court authority—can pursue cases nationwide.
✅ Dual-state bar licenses (Texas & New York)—strategic advantage for national fraternity cases.
✅ Se habla español—bilingual representation for Spanish-speaking families.
✅ Contingency fee basis—$0 upfront. We don’t get paid unless you win.

🔥 Warning to Chautauqua County Fraternities & Universities

To fraternities operating near Chautauqua County:

• We are watching.
• We know your corporate structures.
• We know your insurance policies.
• We know your hazing histories.
• If you haze students in Chautauqua County, we will pursue every liable entity.

To Pi Kappa Phi, Sigma Alpha Epsilon, Pi Kappa Alpha, Beta Theta Pi, and other nationals:

• Your chapters near Chautauqua County have the same hazing cultures we’re fighting in Texas.
• Andrew Coffey died in 2017. Leonel Bermudez was hospitalized in 2025.
• You had 8 years to fix your culture. You failed.
• We will make you pay.

To universities near Chautauqua County:

• You own the fraternity houses.
• You have the power to stop hazing.
• You have the duty to protect students.
• When you fail, we sue.

🏆 Our Track Record in Hazing Cases

• $10 million lawsuit currently pending against Pi Kappa Phi and University of Houston.
• Multi-million dollar settlements in personal injury and wrongful death cases.
• Former insurance defense attorneys—we know how to dismantle their defenses.
• Aggressive litigators—we don’t back down from powerful institutions.

📢 Chautauqua County Families: You Are Not Alone

Hazing is not tradition. It’s not brotherhood. It’s abuse.

If your child was hazed in Chautauqua County, we will fight for you. We will hold every responsible party accountable—the individuals, the chapters, the nationals, and the universities.

Call us now for a free, confidential consultation.

📞 1-888-ATTY-911
📧 ralph@atty911.com
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Justice for Chautauqua County hazing victims starts here.