🚨 Hazing Victims in Cobb County: Your Legal Rights & How to Get Justice

Attorney 911 is fighting a $10 million hazing lawsuit right now — and we’re bringing that same aggressive representation to Cobb County families.

If your child has been hazed at a Cobb County college, university, or Greek organization, you have legal rights. The same fraternities that waterboarded a student in Houston have chapters near Cobb County. The same negligence that hospitalized our client exists at Cobb County institutions. And the same legal strategies that are winning millions in Texas courts can work for Cobb County victims.

🔥 What Happened in Houston Could Happen in Cobb County

The Case That Proves Hazing Is Out of Control

In November 2025, we filed a $10 million lawsuit against Pi Kappa Phi fraternity and the University of Houston after our client, Leonel Bermudez, was hospitalized with severe rhabdomyolysis and kidney failure from extreme hazing.

What they did to him:

• Waterboarded him with a garden hose (simulated drowning)
• Forced him to do 500 squats and 100+ pushups until he couldn’t stand
• Struck him with wooden paddles
• Forced him to eat until vomiting, then made him keep running
• Another pledge collapsed unconscious — they kept going

The result: He spent 4 days in the hospital fighting for his life.

Why This Matters to Cobb County Families

1. The same fraternities operate near Cobb County

   • Pi Kappa Phi has chapters at major universities across Georgia
   • Sigma Alpha Epsilon, Pi Kappa Alpha, Beta Theta Pi, and others have the same hazing cultures
   • These aren’t isolated incidents — they’re systemic problems

2. The same negligence exists at Cobb County institutions

   • Universities have the power to stop hazing but often don’t
   • National organizations know about hazing but fail to enforce their own rules
   • Greek life culture prioritizes reputation over student safety

3. The same legal strategies apply to Cobb County victims

   • We’re currently litigating a $10 million hazing case
   • We know how to hold institutions accountable
   • We know how to win

⚖️ Your Legal Rights as a Cobb County Hazing Victim

Cobb County Families Have the Same Rights as Texas Victims

Georgia law protects students from hazing, just like Texas law. If your child has been hazed at a Cobb County college or university, you can:

1. File a civil lawsuit for damages
2. Hold the fraternity, national organization, and university accountable
3. Recover compensation for medical bills, pain and suffering, and more
4. Help prevent this from happening to other Cobb County students

Who Can Be Held Liable?

What You Can Recover

🏛️ Georgia Hazing Laws: What Cobb County Families Need to Know

Georgia’s Anti-Hazing Statute (O.C.G.A. § 16-5-61)

Georgia law defines hazing as:

Any intentional, reckless, or negligent act that endangers the mental or physical health of a student for the purpose of initiation or admission into any organization operating under the sanction of a postsecondary institution.

Key provisions:

• Hazing is a crime in Georgia — up to 1 year in jail for misdemeanor, 1-5 years for felony
• Consent is not a defense — even if your child agreed to participate
• Universities must report hazing — failure to report is also a crime
• Organizations can be penalized — fines, loss of recognition

Recent Georgia Hazing Cases

While Georgia hasn’t had as many high-profile hazing lawsuits as some other states, the problem is just as serious here. Recent cases include:

• University of Georgia (2023): Multiple fraternity chapters suspended for hazing
• Georgia Tech (2022): Sigma Alpha Epsilon chapter closed after hazing investigation
• Kennesaw State (2021): Fraternity members charged criminally for hazing

The pattern is clear: Hazing happens at Georgia colleges, and institutions often fail to stop it until it’s too late.

📋 What to Do If Your Child Has Been Hazed in Cobb County

Immediate Steps for Cobb County Families

1. Get medical attention immediately

   • Even if injuries seem minor, get checked by a doctor
   • Some injuries (like rhabdomyolysis) don’t appear immediately
   • Medical records are critical evidence

2. Preserve all evidence

   • Save all communications: Texts, GroupMe messages, Snapchats, emails
   • Take photos: Injuries at all stages, hazing locations, items used
   • Document everything: Write down what happened, when, who was involved
   • Get witness information: Other pledges, bystanders who saw what happened

3. Do NOT talk to the organization without legal counsel

   • They will try to control the narrative
   • They will try to get you to sign away your rights
   • They will try to intimidate you into silence

4. Report the hazing

   • File a police report
   • Report to the university’s Title IX office
   • Report to the national organization

5. Contact Attorney 911 immediately

   • Call 1-888-ATTY-911 (24/7)
   • Email ralph@atty911.com
   • We offer free consultations for Cobb County hazing victims

Why You Need an Attorney

Universities and fraternities have teams of lawyers working to protect themselves. You need someone on your side who knows how to fight them.

We can help by:

• Preserving evidence before it disappears
• Handling all communications with the organization
• Filing the necessary legal claims
• Negotiating with insurance companies
• Taking the case to trial if needed

We work on contingency — you pay nothing unless we win.

🎓 Cobb County Colleges and Universities: The Hazing Risk

Cobb County is home to several major educational institutions where hazing occurs:

Kennesaw State University

• Location: Kennesaw, GA (in Cobb County)
• Greek Life: Active fraternities and sororities
• Hazing History: Multiple incidents in recent years
• Risk: High — large Greek system with documented problems

Chattahoochee Technical College

• Location: Multiple campuses in Cobb County
• Greek Life: Smaller presence but still active
• Risk: Moderate — less reported hazing but still possible

Nearby Institutions with Cobb County Students:

• Georgia Institute of Technology (Atlanta) — Major Greek system
• University of Georgia (Athens) — Large Greek presence
• Georgia State University (Atlanta) — Active Greek life
• Emory University (Atlanta) — Private university with Greek organizations

The same national fraternities that hazed our client in Houston have chapters at these schools. The same risks exist for Cobb County students.

💰 How Much Is a Cobb County Hazing Case Worth?

Hazing cases can result in substantial compensation. Here are some recent examples:

For Cobb County families, potential compensation depends on:

• Severity of injuries
• Medical treatment required
• Psychological impact
• University’s knowledge of prior incidents
• Whether the organization tried to cover it up

🏆 Why Cobb County Families Choose Attorney 911

1. We’re Fighting This Battle Right Now

• We filed a $10 million hazing lawsuit in November 2025
• We know the legal strategies that work
• We know how to hold institutions accountable

2. We Have the Experience

• 25+ years of litigation experience (Ralph Manginello)
• Former insurance defense attorneys — we know their playbook
• Federal court admission — can pursue cases nationwide
• Dual-state bar licenses (Texas and New York)
• Proven track record in complex litigation

3. We Understand Hazing

• We’ve handled hazing cases before
• We understand Greek life culture
• We know the medical consequences of hazing
• We know how to prove institutional negligence

4. We Serve Cobb County Families

• We offer free consultations for Cobb County victims
• We work on contingency — no upfront costs
• We travel to Cobb County for depositions and meetings
• We offer remote consultations via video
• Se habla español — we serve Spanish-speaking families

5. We Get Results

• Multi-million dollar settlements and verdicts
• Former insurance defense experience gives us an edge
• Aggressive representation that doesn’t back down
• We take cases to trial when needed

📞 Cobb County Families: Contact Us Now

If your child has been hazed at a Cobb County college or university, time is critical. Evidence disappears, memories fade, and legal deadlines approach.

Call us today for a free, confidential consultation:

📞 1-888-ATTY-911 (24 hours a day, 7 days a week)
📧 ralph@atty911.com
🌐 attorney911.com

We work on contingency — you pay nothing unless we win.

What Happens When You Call:

1. You’ll speak with an attorney who understands hazing cases
2. We’ll evaluate your case at no cost
3. We’ll explain your legal options
4. We’ll guide you through the next steps
5. We’ll fight for you every step of the way

🔥 Our Message to Cobb County Fraternities

To the fraternities operating near Cobb County:

We are watching. The same legal strategies that secured $10+ million verdicts nationwide apply to your chapter.

Pi Kappa Phi, Sigma Alpha Epsilon, Pi Kappa Alpha, Beta Theta Pi — if your chapter operates near Cobb County, know that Attorney 911 represents hazing victims across America.

Every national fraternity with chapters near Cobb County should review their hazing policies immediately. We have proven these cases can be won.

Universities in Cobb County: The same institutional negligence that made University of Houston a defendant exists at your campus. Act now or face the same accountability.

To Greek life leadership at Cobb County institutions: The Bermudez case is a warning. Clean up your chapters before we clean them out in court.

🎯 The Time to Act Is Now

Hazing isn’t “tradition.” It’s abuse. It’s assault. It’s sometimes torture. And it’s always illegal.

Cobb County families deserve justice. Cobb County students deserve to be safe. And Cobb County institutions need to be held accountable.

If you or your child has been hazed in Cobb County, call us today. We’re ready to fight for you.

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