🚨 Hazing Victims in Coos County, New Hampshire: You Are Not Alone

What happened to Leonel Bermudez in Houston can happen at Plymouth State University, White Mountains Community College, or any institution in Coos County. The same fraternities operate here. The same negligence exists. And we will fight for Coos County families with the same fury we’re bringing to the $10 million lawsuit against Pi Kappa Phi and the University of Houston.

🏛️ The Hazing Crisis Has Come to Coos County

Coos County is known for its tight-knit communities, stunning natural beauty, and strong family values. Parents in Berlin, Gorham, Lancaster, and Colebrook send their children to college expecting them to be safe. They trust that institutions like Plymouth State University and White Mountains Community College will protect their kids.

But the harsh reality is that hazing is happening right here in Coos County. The same national fraternities that waterboarded Leonel Bermudez in Houston have chapters operating near Coos County. The same culture of abuse, secrecy, and institutional failure exists in New Hampshire.

If your child attends college near Coos County, they face the same risks.

🔍 What Is Hazing? Coos County Families Need to Know

Hazing isn’t just “boys being boys” or “harmless pranks.” It’s abuse disguised as tradition. In the case we’re currently litigating, Leonel Bermudez was:

• Waterboarded with a garden hose — simulated drowning is torture, not initiation
• Forced to do 500 squats and 100 pushups — until his muscles broke down and he couldn’t stand
• Struck with wooden paddles — physical assault with weapons
• Forced to eat until vomiting — then made to lie in vomit-soaked grass
• Deprived of sleep — forced to drive fraternity members in the early morning hours
• Humiliated — forced to carry sexual objects, strip in cold weather, endure psychological torture

This isn’t hazing. This is assault. This is battery. This is torture.

And it’s happening at universities near Coos County.

🏫 Greek Life in Coos County: The Same Organizations, The Same Risks

While Coos County itself doesn’t have large Greek organizations, students from Coos County attend colleges and universities where Greek life thrives. The same national fraternities involved in hazing deaths and injuries nationwide have chapters at institutions near Coos County:

Universities Near Coos County with Greek Life:

The fraternities with documented hazing histories include:

• Pi Kappa Phi — Same organization we’re suing for $10 million in Texas
• Sigma Alpha Epsilon (SAE) — Multiple hazing deaths nationwide
• Pi Kappa Alpha (Pike) — $10 million settlement in Ohio
• Phi Delta Theta — $6 million verdict in Louisiana
• Beta Theta Pi — $110 million settlement in Pennsylvania

These same organizations operate near Coos County. They bring the same hazing culture with them.

⚠️ The Warning Signs: Is Your Child Being Hazed in Coos County?

Hazing is often hidden, but there are warning signs Coos County parents should watch for:

Physical Signs:

• Unexplained bruises, cuts, or injuries
• Extreme fatigue or exhaustion
• Difficulty walking or moving
• Signs of alcohol poisoning (vomiting, confusion, unconsciousness)
• Weight loss or dehydration

Behavioral Signs:

• Withdrawal from family and friends
• Increased secrecy about activities
• Sudden changes in personality or mood
• Anxiety, depression, or symptoms of PTSD
• Fear of talking about certain people or places
• Sudden decline in academic performance

Social Signs:

• New friends that seem controlling or secretive
• Sudden involvement in Greek life without explanation
• Avoiding questions about activities
• Defending behaviors that seem concerning

Coos County parents: If you notice these signs, ask questions. Your child may be too afraid to speak up.

💔 What Hazing Does to Coos County Families

Hazing doesn’t just hurt the victim. It devastates entire families.

When Leonel Bermudez was hospitalized with kidney failure, his mother had to rush him to the hospital. Imagine the fear Coos County parents would feel if they got that call.

Hazing can cause:

• Physical injuries — broken bones, organ damage, hospitalization
• Psychological trauma — PTSD, anxiety, depression, suicidal thoughts
• Academic disruption — failing classes, dropping out, lost scholarships
• Financial ruin — medical bills, therapy costs, lost earning potential
• Death — alcohol poisoning, physical trauma, suicide

This isn’t just happening “somewhere else.” It’s happening near Coos County. It could happen to your child.

⚖️ Coos County Families Have Legal Rights

If your child has been hazed in Coos County or at any institution near Coos County, you have legal rights. New Hampshire has strong anti-hazing laws, and you can pursue compensation for:

Criminal Liability:

New Hampshire law (RSA 631:7) makes hazing a misdemeanor if it creates a substantial risk of physical injury. If the hazing causes serious bodily injury, it becomes a felony.

Civil Liability:

You can file a lawsuit against:

• The local fraternity/sorority chapter
• The national organization
• The university or college
• Individual members who participated
• Property owners where hazing occurred

Damages You Can Recover:

• Medical expenses — hospital bills, therapy, future treatment
• Pain and suffering — physical and emotional trauma
• Lost wages — time missed from work or school
• Educational damages — tuition, scholarships, academic disruption
• Punitive damages — to punish egregious conduct

Coos County families: You don’t have to suffer in silence. You can fight back.

🏆 The $10 Million Fight: Why This Case Matters to Coos County

We are currently litigating a $10 million lawsuit against Pi Kappa Phi and the University of Houston for what they did to Leonel Bermudez. This case is a warning to every fraternity and university near Coos County:

What Happened to Leonel Bermudez:

• Waterboarded with a garden hose — simulated drowning
• 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
• Hospitalized for 4 days — with rhabdomyolysis and kidney failure

Why This Case Matters to Coos County:

1. The same fraternities operate near Coos County — Pi Kappa Phi has chapters at universities across New England
2. The same negligence exists at Coos County institutions — universities fail to protect students
3. The same culture of abuse is happening near Coos County — if it can happen in Houston, it can happen in New Hampshire
4. Coos County families deserve the same aggressive representation — we will fight for you just like we’re fighting in Texas

The $10 million demand sends a message: Hazing costs. And Coos County families can send the same message.

🔎 The Pattern of Negligence: They Knew and Did Nothing

The most outrageous part of the Pi Kappa Phi case? They knew this could happen — and they did nothing to stop it.

Pi Kappa Phi National Knew:

• In 2017, Andrew Coffey died at a Pi Kappa Phi event at Florida State University
• He was forced to drink an entire bottle of bourbon and died from alcohol poisoning
• Pi Kappa Phi had 8 years to fix their culture
• They did nothing — and Leonel Bermudez was hospitalized in 2025

University of Houston Knew:

• In 2017, a student was hospitalized with a lacerated spleen from hazing at another UH fraternity
• UH had 8 years to implement real oversight
• They did nothing — and Leonel Bermudez was hospitalized in 2025

This pattern of negligence exists at institutions near Coos County too. They know hazing happens. They choose not to stop it until someone gets hurt.

📢 Coos County Fraternities: We Are Watching

To every fraternity operating near Coos County:

We are watching. We are documenting. We are coming for you.

The same legal strategies that secured $10 million verdicts nationwide apply to your chapter. If you haze students in New Hampshire, we will find every liable entity.

Pi Kappa Phi, Sigma Alpha Epsilon, Pi Kappa Alpha, Phi Delta Theta, Beta Theta Pi — if your chapter operates near Coos County, know this:

• We track your house corporations
• We track your alumni chapters
• We track your national insurance structures
• We know your documented history of hazing deaths and injuries

If your New Hampshire chapter harms students, we will pursue every liable entity. We already shut down the UH chapter. Your chapter could be next.

🎓 Universities Near Coos County: The Same Liability Applies

To every university near Coos County with Greek life:

The same institutional negligence that made University of Houston a defendant exists at your campus. You have the power to stop hazing. You choose not to.

Plymouth State University, University of New Hampshire, Dartmouth College, Saint Anselm College, Keene State College — you are on notice:

• You know hazing happens in your Greek organizations
• You have the power to inspect, regulate, and shut down dangerous chapters
• You choose reputation over safety
• When hazing happens at your institution, you will be held accountable

The precedent cases that won millions apply to Coos County victims too. Act now — or face the same accountability.

🛡️ How We Protect Coos County Hazing Victims

We are former insurance defense attorneys. We know how these institutions think. We know their playbook. And we know how to beat them.

For Coos County Hazing Victims, We Provide:

1. Immediate Response — We act fast to preserve evidence before it disappears
2. Comprehensive Investigation — We gather texts, photos, medical records, witness statements
3. Expert Network — We work with medical experts, Greek life culture experts, institutional negligence experts
4. Aggressive Negotiation — We don’t accept lowball offers from insurance companies
5. Federal Court Authority — We can pursue your case in federal court if needed
6. Travel Commitment — We will come to Coos County for depositions, trials, and client meetings
7. Remote Consultations — Coos County families can video chat with our attorneys
8. Contingency Fee Representation — $0 upfront. We don’t get paid unless you win.

Coos County families: You don’t have to fight this alone.

📋 What to Do If Your Child Is Hazed in Coos County

Step 1: Ensure Immediate Safety

• Remove your child from the dangerous situation
• Seek medical attention immediately — even if injuries seem minor

Step 2: Preserve All Evidence

• Take photos of all injuries at every stage of healing
• Save all communications — texts, social media, GroupMe, Snapchat, emails
• Document witness information — names and contact info of other victims or bystanders
• Keep all medical records — hospital bills, doctor’s notes, therapy records

Step 3: Do NOT Talk to the Organization

• Do not speak to fraternity/sorority leadership without legal counsel
• Do not give statements to university administrators alone
• Do not sign anything from the organization or their insurance company

Step 4: Contact an Attorney Immediately

• Call Attorney 911: 1-888-ATTY-911
• We offer free, confidential consultations for Coos County families
• We will guide you through the next steps and protect your rights

Step 5: Report to Authorities

• Consider filing a police report
• File a Title IX complaint with the university
• Report to New Hampshire state authorities

Coos County families: Time is critical. Evidence disappears. Witnesses forget. Statutes of limitations expire. Contact us today.

⏳ Coos County: The Clock Is Ticking

New Hampshire has a 3-year statute of limitations for personal injury claims. This means you have 3 years from the date of the hazing incident to file a lawsuit.

But you should not wait. Evidence disappears quickly:

• Text messages get deleted
• Social media posts get removed
• Witnesses forget details
• Organizations destroy records
• Security footage gets overwritten

The sooner you contact us, the stronger your case will be.

💬 Real Stories from Hazing Victims

“I was waterboarded. They held me down and poured water over my face until I couldn’t breathe. I thought I was going to die. And when I told my parents, they said ‘that’s just how it is.’ But it’s not. It’s torture.”

— Anonymous hazing victim

“My son came home from college a different person. He was withdrawn, anxious, afraid. He wouldn’t tell us what happened. Then we found out — he was hazed until he collapsed. He’s in therapy now. He may never be the same.”

— Parent of hazing victim

“The fraternity told me if I spoke up, I’d be blacklisted from every Greek organization on campus. I was terrified. But when I saw another student get hurt, I knew I had to say something.”

— Whistleblower

Coos County families: These stories could be your story. Don’t let it happen to your child.

🎯 Why Coos County Families Choose Attorney 911

1. We Are Currently Litigating a $10 Million Hazing Case

• We know how to build these cases
• We know how to hold institutions accountable
• We know how to win

2. We Are Former Insurance Defense Attorneys

• We know how insurance companies think
• We know their playbook for denying claims
• We know how to dismantle their defenses

3. We Have Federal Court Authority

• We can pursue your case in federal court
• This is critical for cases involving national organizations

4. We Are Licensed in Texas and New York

• Strategic advantage for cases against national fraternities
• We can pursue organizations headquartered anywhere

5. We Offer Contingency Fee Representation

• $0 upfront — Coos County families pay nothing to hire us
• We only get paid if we win your case
• This levels the playing field against institutions with deep pockets

6. We Will Travel to Coos County

• We come to you for depositions, trials, and client meetings
• Distance is not a barrier to justice

7. We Speak Spanish

• Se habla español — We serve Coos County’s Spanish-speaking families

8. We Care About Coos County Families

• We see your child as a person, not a paycheck
• We are fighting this battle because we truly care
• We will fight hard for Coos County families because we believe in justice

📞 Coos County Hazing Victims: Call Now

If your child has been hazed in Coos County or at any institution near Coos County, contact Attorney 911 immediately.

📞 1-888-ATTY-911 (24/7)
📧 ralph@atty911.com
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Free, confidential consultation. $0 upfront. We only get paid if you win.

Coos County families: You are not alone. We are here to fight for you.

🔥 Together, We Can End Hazing in Coos County

Hazing doesn’t have to be a rite of passage. It doesn’t have to be “tradition.” It doesn’t have to destroy lives.

Coos County families: By standing up, you protect the next student. By speaking out, you save lives.

We are fighting this battle in Texas to send a message to every fraternity, every university, every institution that thinks they can get away with hazing.

That message is coming to Coos County.

If you’ve been hazed, if you know someone who’s been hazed, if you’re afraid to speak up — contact us. Let’s bring this to light. Enough is enough.

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