Hazing Victim Legal Support for Cibola County, New Mexico Families

🚨 You Are Not Alone: Hazing Happens in Cibola County Too

Cibola County families, we know you send your children to college expecting them to be safe. You trust universities and Greek organizations to protect them. But the truth is, hazing is happening right here in New Mexico—and it’s happening at institutions near Cibola County.

The same national fraternities that have paid millions in settlements for hazing deaths and injuries—Pi Kappa Phi, Sigma Alpha Epsilon, Pi Kappa Alpha, and others—operate chapters at universities across New Mexico. If your child was hazed in Cibola County or anywhere in New Mexico, we can help.

Attorney 911 is currently fighting a $10 million lawsuit against Pi Kappa Phi and the University of Houston after a student was waterboarded, forced to do 500 squats until his muscles broke down, and hospitalized with kidney failure. This isn’t just happening in Texas—it’s happening in New Mexico too.

If your child was hazed, abused, or injured by a fraternity, sorority, sports team, or any student organization near Cibola County, we will fight for you—just like we’re fighting in Houston.

📍 Hazing in New Mexico: The Reality for Cibola County Families

New Mexico is home to multiple universities and colleges where Greek life thrives, including:

• University of New Mexico (UNM) – Albuquerque
• New Mexico State University (NMSU) – Las Cruces
• New Mexico Tech – Socorro
• Eastern New Mexico University (ENMU) – Portales
• Western New Mexico University (WNMU) – Silver City
• Northern New Mexico College – Española
• Santa Fe University of Art and Design (formerly) – Santa Fe

These same fraternities and sororities have chapters near Cibola County—and they have the same hazing culture we’re fighting in Texas.

🔴 The Same National Fraternities Operate Near Cibola County

If your child was hazed by any of these fraternities—or any other organization—near Cibola County, we can help.

💔 What Hazing Looks Like in New Mexico

Hazing isn’t just “boys being boys.” It’s abuse, torture, and sometimes murder. In our current case, a student was:

✅ Waterboarded with a garden hose (simulated drowning—considered torture under international law)
✅ Forced to do 500 squats and 100 pushups until he collapsed
✅ Struck with wooden paddles (physical assault)
✅ Forced to eat until vomiting, then made to lie in vomit-soaked grass
✅ Hog-tied face-down with an object in his mouth (another pledge)
✅ Threatened with expulsion if he didn’t comply
✅ Hospitalized for 4 days with rhabdomyolysis and kidney failure

This is happening in New Mexico too. If your child experienced any of the following, they were hazed:

🚨 Physical abuse (paddling, beatings, branding, forced exercise)
🚨 Forced consumption (alcohol, food, non-food substances)
🚨 Sleep deprivation (late-night activities, early-morning tasks)
🚨 Psychological torture (humiliation, threats, isolation)
🚨 Sexual abuse (forced nudity, sexual acts, carrying sexual objects)
🚨 Exposure to extreme conditions (cold, heat, confinement)

If your child was hazed in Cibola County or anywhere in New Mexico, we will hold the responsible parties accountable.

⚖️ Your Legal Rights as a Cibola County Hazing Victim

1️⃣ New Mexico Has Anti-Hazing Laws

New Mexico bans hazing under NMSA § 29-2-8 and NMSA § 21-1-25.2. Hazing is a misdemeanor, and if it causes serious injury or death, it can be a felony.

What counts as hazing in New Mexico?

• Any activity that endangers mental or physical health for initiation
• Forced consumption of alcohol, drugs, or other substances
• Physical brutality (beatings, paddling, branding)
• Sleep deprivation, exposure to extreme conditions
• Psychological abuse (threats, humiliation, isolation)

Consent is NOT a defense. Even if your child “agreed” to participate, the law says they cannot consent to hazing.

2️⃣ You Can Sue for Civil Damages

Even if criminal charges aren’t filed, you can sue for money damages, including:

• Medical bills (past and future)
• Lost wages (if your child missed work or school)
• Pain and suffering (physical and emotional trauma)
• Punitive damages (to punish the defendants for egregious conduct)

In our current case, we’re seeking $10 million. Other hazing cases have resulted in:

• $110 million (Timothy Piazza, Penn State)
• $10.1 million (Stone Foltz, Bowling Green)
• $6.1 million (Maxwell Gruver, LSU)

New Mexico courts allow these same recoveries for Cibola County victims.

3️⃣ Who Can Be Sued?

We sue everyone responsible, including:

• The local fraternity/sorority chapter (directly organized the hazing)
• The national organization (failed to supervise, knew about hazing culture)
• The university (failed to protect students, owned the property where hazing occurred)
• Individual members (participated in or facilitated hazing)
• Alumni/hosts (allowed hazing at their homes)

In our current case, we’re suing:
✔ Pi Kappa Phi National
✔ The local UH chapter
✔ The fraternity housing corporation
✔ University of Houston (they owned the house!)
✔ Individual fraternity members (including the president and pledgemaster)

We will do the same for Cibola County families.

🏥 Medical Consequences of Hazing

Hazing isn’t just “harmless fun.” It causes real, life-threatening injuries, including:

🩸 Rhabdomyolysis (Muscle Breakdown)

• Cause: Extreme physical exertion (500 squats, 100 pushups, bear crawls)
• Symptoms: Severe muscle pain, dark brown urine, inability to move
• Dangers: Kidney failure, permanent damage, death
• Our client was hospitalized for 4 days with this condition.

🍺 Alcohol Poisoning

• Cause: Forced binge drinking (common in hazing)
• Symptoms: Vomiting, confusion, unconsciousness, slow breathing
• Dangers: Death (BAC over 0.40 is often fatal)
• Andrew Coffey (Pi Kappa Phi, FSU) and Stone Foltz (Pi Kappa Alpha, BGSU) died from this.

🧠 Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)

• Cause: Beatings, falls, paddling
• Symptoms: Memory loss, confusion, seizures, personality changes
• Dangers: Permanent disability, death

🔥 Burns & Scarring

• Cause: Branding, hot objects, chemical exposure
• Dangers: Infection, permanent disfigurement

💔 Psychological Trauma (PTSD, Anxiety, Depression)

• Cause: Humiliation, threats, isolation, torture
• Symptoms: Nightmares, flashbacks, suicidal thoughts
• Dangers: Long-term mental health struggles

If your child was hazed in Cibola County or anywhere in New Mexico, they may have lasting physical and emotional damage. We will fight to get them the compensation they deserve.

📞 What to Do If Your Child Was Hazed in Cibola County

1️⃣ Get Medical Help Immediately

• Go to the ER or urgent care—even if injuries seem minor.
• Rhabdomyolysis and alcohol poisoning can be deadly if untreated.
• Document everything (photos of injuries, medical records, hospital bills).

2️⃣ Preserve All Evidence

✅ Text messages, GroupMe/Snapchat/Instagram DMs (screenshots + save originals)
✅ Photos/videos (of injuries, hazing activities, fraternity house)
✅ Witness names & contact info (other pledges, bystanders)
✅ Fraternity documents (pledge manuals, schedules, rules)
✅ Social media posts (about hazing, threats, or admissions)

⚠️ DO NOT:

• Delete any messages or posts
• Talk to the fraternity/sorority without a lawyer
• Sign anything from the organization
• Post about the incident on social media

3️⃣ Report the Hazing

• Call local law enforcement (file a police report)
• Report to the university (Title IX office, student conduct)
• Report to the national fraternity/sorority (if applicable)

4️⃣ Contact an Attorney Immediately

Hazing cases have strict deadlines. In New Mexico, you typically have:

• 2 years to file a personal injury lawsuit
• 2 years from the date of death for wrongful death claims

The sooner you act, the stronger your case will be.

💼 Why Choose Attorney 911 for Your Cibola County Hazing Case?

1️⃣ We’re Fighting This Battle RIGHT NOW

• We’re currently litigating a $10 million hazing lawsuit against Pi Kappa Phi and the University of Houston.
• We know how to build these cases, negotiate with universities, and win in court.
• Cibola County families get the same aggressive representation we provide in Texas.

2️⃣ We Have Insider Knowledge

• Ralph Manginello is a former insurance defense attorney—he knows how fraternities and universities try to avoid liability.
• Lupe Peña worked at Litchfield Cavo, a national insurance defense firm—he knows how insurance companies try to minimize claims.
• We use their tactics against them.

3️⃣ We Work on Contingency—$0 Upfront

• You pay nothing unless we win your case.
• We advance all costs (court fees, experts, investigations).
• No financial risk for Cibola County families.

4️⃣ We Serve Cibola County & All of New Mexico

• Headquartered in Houston, Austin, and Beaumont, but we travel to New Mexico for depositions, trials, and client meetings.
• Video consultations available for Cibola County families.
• Federal court authority—we can pursue cases nationwide.

5️⃣ We’ve Won Millions for Victims

• $10M+ in our current hazing case
• Multi-million dollar settlements in personal injury cases
• Former insurance defense attorneys—we know how to maximize your recovery

6️⃣ We Speak Spanish (Se Habla Español)

• Many hazing victims in New Mexico are Spanish-speaking students or families.
• We provide bilingual legal support—no language barriers.

📞 Cibola County Families: Call Us Now for a Free Consultation

If your child was hazed in Cibola County or anywhere in New Mexico, we can help.

📞 1-888-ATTY-911 (24/7)
📧 ralph@atty911.com
🌐 attorney911.com

Free consultation. No upfront costs. We only get paid if we win.

🚨 Warning to New Mexico Fraternities & Universities

To the fraternities and universities operating near Cibola County:

We know what you’re doing. We know about the hazing. We know about the cover-ups. We know about the “traditions” that are really just torture.

We are coming for you.

• Pi Kappa Phi – You had 8 years to fix your culture after Andrew Coffey died. You didn’t. Now Leonel Bermudez is in the hospital.
• Sigma Alpha Epsilon, Pi Kappa Alpha, Beta Theta Pi, Phi Delta Theta – You’ve paid millions in settlements. We will make you pay again.
• University of New Mexico, NMSU, and other New Mexico schools – You own the fraternity houses. You know hazing happens. You will be held accountable.

If you haze students in New Mexico, we will find every liable entity. We will sue the chapter, the nationals, the university, and every individual responsible. And we will win.

The Beta Nu chapter at UH? Shut down. The same will happen to your chapter in New Mexico.

📢 Cibola County Parents: Protect Your Child

Hazing doesn’t stop at state lines. The same fraternities that waterboarded our client in Houston operate in New Mexico. The same universities that failed to protect students in Texas are failing students in New Mexico.

If your child is pledging a fraternity or sorority in Cibola County or anywhere in New Mexico, talk to them about hazing. Ask them:

• Have you been forced to do extreme physical activities?
• Have you been forced to drink alcohol or eat until you vomit?
• Have you been waterboarded, paddled, or physically abused?
• Have you been threatened with expulsion if you don’t comply?

If the answer is yes, they need help. Call us immediately.

📜 New Mexico Hazing Laws – Know Your Rights

New Mexico Statutes on Hazing

NMSA § 29-2-8 (Criminal Hazing)

• Hazing is a misdemeanor, punishable by up to 1 year in jail and $1,000 fine.
• If hazing causes serious injury or death, it can be a felony.

NMSA § 21-1-25.2 (School Hazing Policy)

• New Mexico schools must have anti-hazing policies.
• Schools must educate students and staff about hazing.
• Schools must report hazing incidents to authorities.

Consent is NOT a defense. Even if your child “agreed” to participate, the law says they cannot consent to hazing.

💡 Frequently Asked Questions for Cibola County Families

Q: My child was hazed, but they’re afraid of retaliation. Can we still sue?

A: YES. We protect our clients’ identities and take steps to prevent retaliation. Many hazing victims fear speaking out—but we can help.

Q: The fraternity says my child “consented” to hazing. Is that a defense?

A: NO. New Mexico law explicitly states that consent is not a defense to hazing. Even if your child “agreed” to participate, the fraternity is still liable.

Q: My child was hazed off-campus. Can we still sue the university?

A: YES. Universities have a duty to protect students, even off-campus. If they knew or should have known about hazing, they can be held liable.

Q: How much is my child’s case worth?

A: It depends on the severity of injuries, medical bills, and emotional trauma. Our current hazing case is seeking $10 million, and other cases have settled for $6 million to $110 million.

Q: How long do we have to file a lawsuit?

A: In New Mexico, you typically have 2 years from the date of injury. Do not wait—evidence disappears, and your rights expire.

Q: My child was hazed at a university near Cibola County. Can you help?

A: YES. We represent hazing victims nationwide, including in New Mexico. We will travel to Cibola County or meet via video call.

🏆 We Will Fight for Cibola County Families

Hazing is not tradition. It’s not brotherhood. It’s not harmless fun.

It’s abuse. It’s torture. It’s sometimes murder.

And it’s happening in New Mexico.

If your child was hazed in Cibola County or anywhere in New Mexico, we will fight for you—just like we’re fighting in Houston.

📞 1-888-ATTY-911 (24/7)
📧 ralph@atty911.com
🌐 attorney911.com

Free consultation. No upfront costs. We only get paid if we win.