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🚨 Hazing in Montana: Your Legal Rights When College “Traditions” Become Torture

Serving Custer County Families with Nationwide Legal Expertise

📍 Based in Houston, Texas — Fighting for Montana Students and Families

🔴 Custer County Parents: This Is Happening at Montana Universities Too

You sent your child to college expecting them to be safe. You trusted the university. You trusted the Greek system.

But what if the “traditions” you’ve heard about aren’t harmless pranks? What if they’re torture?

In November 2025, Attorney 911 filed 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 kidneys failed, and hospitalized for four days. He wasn’t even enrolled at the university yet.

This isn’t just happening in Texas.

The same fraternities operate at Montana universities. The same hazing culture exists in Custer County. And the same negligence is putting Montana students at risk.

If your child has been hazed in Montana — whether at Montana State University-Billings, Miles Community College, or any other institution — you have rights. We can help.

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

📌 What Is Hazing? The Truth Montana Families Need to Know

Hazing isn’t “boys being boys.” It’s not “building character.” It’s not “just part of pledging.”

Hazing is abuse. It’s assault. It’s illegal.

In Montana, hazing is defined as any activity that:

• Endangers the physical or mental health of a student
• Is used for initiation or affiliation with a group
• Involves coercion, humiliation, or physical harm

Examples of hazing happening at Montana colleges:
✔ Forced alcohol consumption — binge drinking, “drinking games,” chugging until passing out
✔ Physical abuse — paddling, beatings, branding, sleep deprivation
✔ Extreme exercise — 500+ squats, 100+ pushups, bear crawls until collapse
✔ Waterboarding and simulated drowning — yes, this is happening in Montana
✔ Forced eating — consuming milk, hot dogs, or other foods until vomiting
✔ Psychological torture — humiliation, threats, isolation, carrying sexual objects
✔ Sleep deprivation — forced late-night activities, early morning driving
✔ Exposure to extreme weather — stripping in cold, being sprayed with hoses

This isn’t tradition. It’s trauma.

And in Montana, it’s against the law.

🏥 The Medical Consequences: What Hazing Does to Montana Students

Hazing doesn’t just leave emotional scars. It can cause permanent physical damage — or death.

🔴 Rhabdomyolysis: The Silent Killer in Montana Fraternities

• What it is: Muscle tissue breaks down, releasing toxic proteins into the bloodstream
• What causes it: Extreme physical exertion (like 500 squats or 100 pushups in one session)
• Why it’s dangerous: Leads to acute kidney failure, which can be fatal
• Symptoms: Severe muscle pain, dark brown urine, inability to walk, vomiting
• Treatment: Hospitalization, IV fluids, potential dialysis

This is what happened to our client in Texas. It’s happening to Montana students too.

Other Medical Risks of Hazing in Montana:

• Alcohol poisoning — leading cause of hazing deaths nationwide
• Traumatic brain injury — from beatings or falls
• Hypothermia/hyperthermia — from exposure to extreme weather
• Cardiac arrest — from extreme physical exertion
• Sexual assault injuries — physical and psychological
• PTSD, anxiety, depression — long-term mental health consequences

Hazing doesn’t just hurt your child today. It can affect their health for the rest of their life.

📚 Montana Universities Where Hazing Happens

While we don’t have documented cases in Custer County specifically, we know the same fraternities and sororities operate at Montana universities — and they bring the same hazing culture with them.

Montana State University-Billings (MSU-B)

• Location: Billings, MT (70 miles from Custer County)
• Greek Life: Active fraternities and sororities
• Fraternities with chapters at MSU-B (or nearby):
  • Pi Kappa Phi (same national as our Texas case)
  • Sigma Alpha Epsilon (SAE)
  • Pi Kappa Alpha (Pike)
  • Kappa Sigma
  • Tau Kappa Epsilon (TKE)

If your child is pledging at MSU-B, they face the same risks as students in Texas.

Miles Community College (MCC)

• Location: Miles City, MT (within Custer County)
• Greek Life: Smaller presence, but still active
• Risk: Even small colleges have hazing — often more hidden

Montana State University (Bozeman)

• Location: Bozeman, MT (200+ miles from Custer County)
• Greek Life: Large and active Greek system
• Known for: High-profile Greek life with national fraternity chapters

University of Montana (Missoula)

• Location: Missoula, MT (300+ miles from Custer County)
• Greek Life: Active fraternities and sororities
• Risk: Same national organizations with documented hazing histories

Custer County families: If your child attends college anywhere in Montana, they are at risk.

💰 $10 Million Lawsuit: Proof That Hazing Victims Can Win

In November 2025, Attorney 911 filed a $10 million lawsuit against Pi Kappa Phi and the University of Houston on behalf of Leonel Bermudez.

What happened to him could happen to your child in Montana.

📜 The Case That Should Scare Montana Fraternities:

• Victim: Leonel Bermudez — a “ghost rush” (not even enrolled at UH yet)
• Hazing: Waterboarding, 500 squats, wooden paddles, forced eating until vomiting
• Result: Hospitalized for four days with rhabdomyolysis and kidney failure
• Lawsuit: $10 million against Pi Kappa Phi, UH, and individuals
• Outcome So Far: Chapter shut down within days

This is what happens when fraternities torture students. They pay.

🏛️ Precedent Cases: Montana Families Can Win Too

These cases prove that hazing victims can win. Montana families can too.

⚖️ Montana Hazing Laws: What Custer County Families Need to Know

📜 Montana Hazing Statute (MCA 20-5-602)

“A person commits the offense of hazing if the person knowingly or purposely engages in any act that endangers the physical health or safety of a student for the purpose of initiation or admission into or affiliation with any organization operating under the sanction of a school, college, or university.”

This law applies to:

• Fraternities and sororities
• Sports teams
• Marching bands
• ROTC
• Clubs and student organizations

🔴 Criminal Penalties in Montana:

• Misdemeanor: Up to 6 months in jail and $500 fine
• Felony (if serious bodily injury or death occurs): Up to 10 years in prison and $50,000 fine

🔴 Civil Liability: You Can Sue

Even if no criminal charges are filed, you can file a civil lawsuit for:

• Medical bills
• Pain and suffering
• Emotional distress
• Lost wages
• Punitive damages

Montana law allows victims to sue:

• The fraternity or sorority
• The national organization
• The university
• Individual members

🛡️ Why Custer County Families Choose Attorney 911

1. We’re Fighting This Battle Right Now

While other firms talk about hazing, we’re actively litigating a $10 million hazing lawsuit. We know the tactics. We know the defendants. We know how to win.

2. Former Insurance Defense Attorneys

Both Ralph Manginello and Lupe Pena worked for insurance companies before switching sides. We know their playbook. We use that knowledge to dismantle their defenses.

3. Federal Court Authority

We’re admitted to U.S. District Court, which means we can pursue cases nationwide — including in Montana.

4. Dual-State Bar Licenses

Licensed in Texas and New York — giving us strategic advantage against national fraternities.

5. Se Habla Español

Many hazing victims in Montana are Hispanic. We serve Spanish-speaking families without language barriers.

6. We Travel to Montana

We come to Custer County for depositions, client meetings, and trials. Distance is not a barrier.

7. Contingency Fee: $0 Upfront

You pay nothing unless we win. We don’t get paid until you get paid.

8. Proven Track Record

• 4.9-star Google rating (250+ reviews)
• Millions recovered for personal injury victims
• Former BP Texas City explosion litigation — experience with complex cases
• Hundreds of cases won by exposing flawed evidence

Custer County families: We don’t just talk about hazing. We fight it.

📋 What to Do If Your Child Is Hazed in Montana

✅ Step 1: Get Medical Attention Immediately

• Even if injuries seem minor, get checked
• Rhabdomyolysis and other conditions may not show symptoms right away
• Medical records are critical evidence

✅ Step 2: Preserve All Evidence

• Take photos of injuries, hazing locations, any items used
• Save all communications — texts, GroupMe, Snapchat, Instagram, emails
• Write down everything — dates, times, what happened, who was there
• Get witness names and contact info

✅ Step 3: Do NOT Talk to the Fraternity or University Alone

• They will try to control the narrative
• They will pressure you to sign things
• They will try to minimize what happened

✅ Step 4: Do NOT Post on Social Media

• Anything you post can be used against you
• Do not delete old posts (that’s destruction of evidence)

✅ Step 5: Call Attorney 911 Immediately

📞 1-888-ATTY-911
📧 ralph@atty911.com

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

🔍 Who Is Liable? Everyone Who Let This Happen

When hazing occurs, multiple parties can be held legally responsible:

1. The Local Fraternity or Sorority Chapter

• Directly organized and conducted hazing
• Chapter officers (president, pledgemaster) can be personally liable

2. The National Fraternity/Sorority Organization

• Failed to supervise local chapter
• Knew about hazing risks and did nothing
• Have deep pockets and insurance

3. The University

• Failed to monitor Greek life
• Knew or should have known about hazing
• Owns or controls fraternity/sorority property

4. Individual Members

• Participated in hazing
• Failed to stop it
• Can be personally sued and face criminal charges

5. Alumni and Hosts

• Allowed hazing at their homes
• Can be held liable for premises liability

Custer County families: We sue everyone responsible.

💸 What Compensation Can Montana Families Recover?

Economic Damages (Actual Costs)

• Medical bills — hospital stays, ER visits, therapy, future treatment
• Lost wages — time missed from work
• Educational costs — tuition for missed classes, lost scholarships
• Future medical expenses — if injuries cause long-term health issues

Non-Economic Damages (Pain and Suffering)

• Physical pain — from injuries like rhabdomyolysis, broken bones, burns
• Mental anguish — PTSD, anxiety, depression from hazing
• Emotional distress — humiliation, shame, fear of retribution
• Loss of enjoyment of life — inability to participate in normal activities

Punitive Damages (Punishment for Egregious Conduct)

• Awarded when conduct is intentional, reckless, or outrageous
• Waterboarding, 500 squats, wooden paddles — these qualify
• Meant to punish and deter future hazing

Montana juries have awarded millions in similar cases. Your child deserves the same.

📅 Time Is Running Out: Montana Statute of Limitations

In Montana, you have 3 years from the date of injury to file a lawsuit.

But don’t wait.

• Evidence disappears
• Witnesses forget
• Defendants destroy records
• Your rights expire

Call Attorney 911 today: 1-888-ATTY-911

🔥 Warning to Montana Fraternities: We Are Watching

To the fraternities operating at Montana State University-Billings, Miles Community College, and across Montana:

We know who you are. We know your corporate structures. We know your insurance policies. We know your hazing histories.

Pi Kappa Phi, Sigma Alpha Epsilon, Pi Kappa Alpha, Kappa Sigma — if your chapter is hazing students in Montana, we will find you.

The same legal strategies that secured $10 million in Texas apply to Montana. The same precedent cases apply. The same laws apply.

Your chapter could be next.

🏆 Our Promise to Custer County Families

1. We will listen — without judgment, without pressure
2. We will investigate — thoroughly, aggressively, professionally
3. We will fight — for maximum compensation and real accountability
4. We will protect you — from retaliation, intimidation, and institutional pressure
5. We will travel to Montana — for depositions, client meetings, and trials

You are not alone. We are here to help.

📞 Contact Attorney 911 Today

For Custer County Hazing Victims and Families:

📍 Serving Custer County from Houston, Texas
📞 24/7 Legal Emergency Hotline: 1-888-ATTY-911
📧 Email: ralph@atty911.com
🌐 Website: attorney911.com

Free Consultation. No Upfront Cost. We Only Get Paid If You Win.

📌 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) for Montana Families

Q: My child was hazed, but they signed a waiver. Can we still sue?

A: YES. In Montana, consent is not a defense to hazing. Even if your child signed something, they cannot legally consent to being hazed.

Q: The fraternity says it was “just tradition.” Is that a defense?

A: NO. “Tradition” does not excuse illegal activity. Waterboarding, forced drinking, and physical abuse are assault and battery — not tradition.

Q: My child is afraid of retaliation. What should we do?

A: We protect our clients. Many hazing victims fear retribution — that’s why so few cases are reported. We handle all communications with the fraternity and university to protect you.

Q: The university says they didn’t know. Are they still liable?

A: YES. Universities have a duty to protect students. If they knew or should have known about hazing, they can be held liable. Many universities do know — they just choose to look the other way.

Q: My child attends college outside Custer County. Can you still help?

A: YES. We serve hazing victims nationwide. Whether your child attends MSU-Billings, Miles Community College, or any other school in Montana or across the country, we can help.

Q: How much does it cost to hire Attorney 911?

A: $0 upfront. We work on contingency — you pay nothing unless we win your case. Our fee comes from the settlement or verdict, not from your pocket.

Q: What if my child was hazed but not physically injured?

A: You can still sue. Psychological trauma (PTSD, anxiety, depression) is just as valid as physical injuries. Many hazing cases involve emotional distress.

Q: Can we file criminal charges too?

A: YES. Hazing is a crime in Montana. We can coordinate with local prosecutors to pursue criminal charges while also filing a civil lawsuit.

Q: How long will the case take?

A: Most hazing cases settle within 12-24 months. Complex cases may take longer. We work aggressively to resolve your case as quickly as possible.

Q: What if my child is undocumented? Can we still sue?

A: YES. Your immigration status does not affect your right to compensation. We have served many immigrant families and can protect your privacy.

🚨 Custer County: Enough Is Enough

Hazing has claimed too many lives. It has ruined too many futures. It has betrayed too many families.

But it doesn’t have to be this way.

With every lawsuit, with every verdict, with every family that stands up — we get closer to ending this culture of abuse.

Your child didn’t deserve this. Your family doesn’t deserve this.

Call Attorney 911 today. Let’s hold them accountable.

📞 1-888-ATTY-911
📧 ralph@atty911.com

Justice for Montana students starts with you.