Texas Hazing Injury Lawyer: A Complete Guide for Daisetta & Liberty County Families

If You’re a Daisetta Parent and Your Child Was Hazed: This Guide Is For You

We know Daisetta. We know Liberty County. We know the pride you take in your children, the hopes you have for their college experience, and the nightmares that begin when a phone call home reveals they’ve been hurt. For families in our small, tight-knit Texas community, sending a child off to a large university can feel like sending them into a different world. When that world includes forced drinking, violent rituals, or humiliating abuse under the guise of “tradition” or “bonding,” the feelings of shock, anger, and helplessness are overwhelming.

Right now, Attorney911 is fighting one of the most severe hazing cases in Texas history. We represent Leonel Bermudez, a University of Houston student and Pi Kappa Phi fraternity pledge who suffered rhabdomyolysis and acute kidney failure after enduring brutal hazing. According to the lawsuit filed in late 2025, Bermudez was subjected to extreme physical abuse—including being sprayed in the face with a hose “similar to waterboarding,” forced to consume excessive amounts of food until vomiting, and made to perform hundreds of push-ups and squats under threat of expulsion. He passed brown urine, was hospitalized for four days, and faces ongoing risk of permanent kidney damage. This is happening right here in Texas, at a major public university. The Pi Kappa Phi Beta Nu chapter has been shut down, and we are holding the university, the national fraternity, and individual members accountable.

This case proves that hazing isn’t just “boys being boys”—it’s institutionalized abuse that can cause lifelong harm. If your son or daughter has been hurt during fraternity, sorority, Corps, athletic, or other campus organization activities, you are not alone. We are here to help Daisetta and Liberty County families navigate this crisis.

IMMEDIATE HELP FOR HAZING EMERGENCIES

If your child is in danger RIGHT NOW:

• Call 911 for medical emergencies.
• Then call Attorney911: 1-888-ATTY-911 (1-888-288-9911). We provide immediate help—that’s why we’re the Legal Emergency Lawyers™.

In the first 48 hours:

1. Get Medical Attention: Even if your child insists they are “fine,” seek evaluation. Internal injuries like rhabdomyolysis (severe muscle breakdown) may not be immediately obvious.
2. Preserve Evidence BEFORE It’s Deleted:
   • Screenshot all group chats (GroupMe, WhatsApp, iMessage), texts, and DMs immediately.
   • Photograph any visible injuries from multiple angles.
   • Save physical items (torn clothing, paddles, receipts for forced purchases).
3. Write Everything Down: While memories are fresh, document who, what, when, and where. Note names of involved members, locations, and what was said.
4. DO NOT:
   • Confront the fraternity, sorority, or organization directly.
   • Sign anything from the university or an insurance company.
   • Post details on public social media.
   • Allow your child to delete messages or “clean up” evidence.

Contact an experienced hazing attorney within 24–48 hours. Evidence disappears rapidly, universities move to control narratives, and witnesses are coached. We can help preserve evidence and protect your child’s rights. Call 1-888-ATTY-911 for a free, immediate consultation.

What Hazing Really Looks Like in 2025

Hazing has evolved far beyond the stereotypical “prank.” It is a calculated system of control, humiliation, and abuse designed to create loyalty through trauma. For Daisetta families, understanding its modern forms is the first step in recognizing if your child is at risk.

The Three Tiers of Hazing

Tier 1: Subtle Hazing (Psychological Control)
This establishes power imbalance and often precedes more severe abuse.

• Servitude: Being “on call” 24/7 as a designated driver, running errands for older members, cleaning houses.
• Social Isolation: Being told to cut contact with non-members or family.
• Deception: Being forced to lie to parents, RAs, or university officials about activities.
• Digital Monitoring: Required to respond instantly to group chat messages at all hours and share real-time location via apps.

Tier 2: Harassment Hazing (Emotional & Physical Discomfort)
This creates a hostile, abusive environment.

• Sleep Deprivation: Mandatory late-night “meetings,” 3 AM wake-up calls, multi-day events with minimal rest.
• Verbal Abuse: Yelling, screaming, degrading insults, and threats.
• Forced Consumption: Eating/drinking unpalatable or excessive amounts of substances (milk, hot sauce, raw eggs).
• Public Humiliation: Wearing degrading costumes, performing embarrassing acts in public, being “grilled” in front of members.
• Extreme Calisthenics: “Smokings” with hundreds of push-ups, wall-sits until collapse, or forced runs framed as “conditioning.”

Tier 3: Violent Hazing (High Risk of Injury or Death)
These are the acts that lead to hospitalization, permanent disability, and lawsuits.

• Forced Alcohol Consumption: “Lineup” drinking games, “Big/Little” nights with handles of liquor, games where wrong answers mean drinking.
• Physical Beatings: Paddling, punching, kicking, slapping.
• Dangerous “Tests”: “Glass ceiling” blindfolded tackles, “gladiator” fights, forced swimming while intoxicated.
• Sexualized Hazing: Forced nudity, simulated sexual acts (“elephant walk”), sexual assault.
• Exposure to Elements: Being locked in freezing rooms or left outside in extreme weather.
• Chemical Hazing: Having toxic substances like industrial cleaner poured on the skin, causing severe burns.

The “Off-Campus” Loophole & Digital Evidence

Modern hazing has moved underground. It now commonly occurs at:

• Airbnbs or rental properties far from campus.
• Unofficial “ghost chapters” that operate after losing university recognition.
• Private homes of members’ families.

The evidence, however, is often digital and permanent. Group chats (GroupMe, Discord), social media posts (Instagram Stories, Snapchat), and text messages now provide a digital paper trail of planning, boasting, and cover-ups that we use to build powerful cases.

Texas Hazing Law & Liability: What Daisetta Families Need to Know

Texas has specific laws to combat hazing. Understanding them is crucial for knowing your rights and the legal pathways to accountability.

Texas Education Code, Chapter 37: The Hazing Statute

The law defines hazing broadly as any intentional, knowing, or reckless act—on or off campus—directed against a student for the purpose of initiation or affiliation that endangers the mental or physical health or safety of that student.

Key Provisions for Liberty County Families:

• Consent is NOT a Defense (Sec. 37.155): Even if your child “agreed” to participate, it is still legally considered hazing. The courts recognize the power imbalance and coercion inherent in these situations.
• Criminal Penalties (Sec. 37.152):
  • Class B Misdemeanor: Basic hazing (up to 180 days jail, $2,000 fine).
  • Class A Misdemeanor: Hazing that causes injury requiring medical treatment.
  • State Jail Felony: Hazing that causes serious bodily injury or death.
• Immunity for Good-Faith Reporting (Sec. 37.154): A person who reports hazing in good faith is immune from civil or criminal liability for their own minor involvement. This encourages calling 911 in emergencies.
• Organizational Liability (Sec. 37.153): The fraternity, sorority, or club itself can be fined up to $10,000 per violation and lose university recognition.

Civil Lawsuits vs. Criminal Charges

It is essential to understand the two parallel legal tracks:

Federal Overlay: Title IX, Clery, & The Stop Campus Hazing Act

• Stop Campus Hazing Act (2024): Requires universities receiving federal aid (all Texas public schools) to publicly report hazing incidents and strengthen prevention programs by 2026.
• Title IX: If hazing involves sexual harassment or gender-based discrimination, the university has specific federal obligations to investigate and address it.
• Clery Act: Requires universities to disclose campus crime statistics, which can include hazing-related assaults or alcohol crimes.

Who Can Be Held Liable in a Hazing Injury Lawsuit?

A thorough investigation identifies every entity with responsibility:

1. Individual Students: The members who planned, executed, or concealed the abuse.
2. The Local Chapter: As a legal entity, it can be sued directly.
3. The National Fraternity/Sorority Headquarters: They often have deep pockets, insurance policies, and can be liable for negligent supervision if they knew or should have known about a pattern of hazing.
4. The University: For public universities like UH or Texas A&M, sovereign immunity is a hurdle but not a bar. We can argue exceptions for gross negligence or sue individual employees. Private universities like SMU or Baylor have fewer immunity protections.
5. Third Parties: Property owners of off-campus houses, bars that furnished alcohol, or security companies that failed to act.

National Hazing Cases: The Patterns That Repeat in Texas

The tragic stories from other states are not distant news—they are blueprints for what happens here. The same national fraternities on Texas campuses have lethal histories elsewhere.

The Alcohol Poisoning Pattern

• Stone Foltz – Bowling Green State University (Pi Kappa Alpha, 2021): A 20-year-old pledge died after being forced to drink an entire bottle of alcohol. His family reached a $10 million settlement ($7M from the national fraternity, ~$3M from the university).
• Max Gruver – Louisiana State University (Phi Delta Theta, 2017): Died from alcohol toxicity after a “Bible study” drinking game. His death led to Louisiana’s felony hazing “Max Gruver Act.” His family secured a $6.1 million verdict.
• Andrew Coffey – Florida State University (Pi Kappa Phi, 2017): Died after a “Big Brother” night where pledges were given handles of liquor. This is the same national fraternity involved in the current UH lawsuit we are handling.

The Physical & Ritualized Abuse Pattern

• Chun “Michael” Deng – Baruch College (Pi Delta Psi, 2013): A pledge died from traumatic brain injury after a blindfolded, violent “glass ceiling” ritual at an off-campus retreat. The national fraternity was criminally convicted and banned from Pennsylvania.
• Danny Santulli – University of Missouri (Phi Gamma Delta, 2021): An 18-year-old pledge suffered permanent, catastrophic brain damage from forced drinking. His family settled with 22 defendants for confidential, multi-million-dollar amounts.

What These Cases Mean for Daisetta

These are not isolated incidents. They represent foreseeable patterns. When a Pi Kappa Alpha chapter at UH or a Sigma Alpha Epsilon chapter at Texas A&M engages in forced drinking, the national headquarters cannot claim ignorance. This “pattern evidence” is powerful in court, showing the organization knew the risks and failed to prevent them.

Hazing at Texas Universities: A Guide for Liberty County Families

Where do Daisetta students go to college? Many attend nearby institutions like Lamar University in Beaumont or Sam Houston State University in Huntsville. Countless others head to the major hubs: University of Houston, Texas A&M, UT Austin, Baylor, and SMU. What happens at these schools directly impacts our community.

University of Houston (UH): The Current Crisis

For Daisetta Families: UH is a major destination, just over an hour’s drive away. Its urban campus and large Greek life system pose specific risks.

Current Flagship Case – Bermudez v. UH & Pi Kappa Phi:
We are actively litigating this $10 million lawsuit. The allegations against the Pi Kappa Phi Beta Nu chapter include:

• The “pledge fanny pack” rule forced pledges to carry condoms, sex toys, and humiliating items 24/7.
• Extreme physical hazing at the chapter house, a Culmore Drive residence, and Yellowstone Boulevard Park, including bear crawls, wheelbarrow races, and cold-weather exposure.
• Forced overconsumption of milk, hot dogs, and peppercorns until vomiting, followed by immediate sprints.
• Simulated waterboarding via hose spraying to the face.
• The medical result: Leonel Bermudez developed rhabdomyolysis and acute kidney failure, passing brown urine and requiring a four-day hospitalization.

This case has already led to the chapter’s suspension and members voting to surrender their charter. It is a stark example of how quickly hazing can lead to life-altering injury.

UH’s Greek Ecosystem & Your Child:
UH hosts a vast network of fraternities and sororities, including Interfraternity Council (IFC), Panhellenic, National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC), and Multicultural Greek Council groups. The organizations present include many with national hazing histories.

Texas A&M University & The Corps of Cadets

For Daisetta Families: The culture of tradition at Texas A&M is powerful, and it extends into both Greek life and the Corps of Cadets—where hazing risks are significant.

Documented Incidents:

• Sigma Alpha Epsilon (SAE) Chemical Burns Lawsuit (2021): Pledges alleged they were doused with a mixture containing industrial-strength cleaner, raw eggs, and spit, causing severe chemical burns that required skin graft surgeries. They sued for $1 million.
• Corps of Cadets “Roasted Pig” Lawsuit (2023): A cadet alleged degrading hazing, including being bound between beds in a simulated sexual position with an apple in his mouth. He sought over $1 million in damages.
• Ongoing Risk: The combination of intense physical tradition, loyalty, and secrecy in both the Corps and Greek systems creates an environment where abuse can be disguised as “character building.”

University of Texas at Austin

For Daisetta Families: UT’s scale means a massive Greek life presence. The university maintains a public Hazing Violations Log, which reveals repeated issues.

From the Public Log:

• Pi Kappa Alpha (2023): New members were directed to consume excessive milk and perform strenuous calisthenics. Sanction: Probation and mandatory hazing prevention education.
• Spirit & Service Groups: Organizations like the Texas Wranglers have been sanctioned for forced workouts and alcohol-related hazing.
• Transparency vs. Reality: While UT’s public log is a positive step, the recurring violations show systemic patterns. A history of prior violations is powerful evidence in a civil lawsuit, proving the university and organizations had knowledge of the risk.

Southern Methodist University (SMU) & Baylor University

For Daisetta Families: These private, prestigious universities have their own Greek life challenges, often with less public transparency than state schools.

SMU’s History:

• Kappa Alpha Order (2017): The chapter was suspended after reports of paddling, forced drinking, and sleep deprivation. It was placed on multi-year recruitment restrictions.

Baylor’s Context:

• The university’s history with institutional failings in other areas (the football sexual assault scandal) illustrates how a culture of protecting reputation can enable abuse to persist.
• Baseball Team Hazing (2020): 14 players were suspended following a hazing investigation.

The Organizations Behind the Letters: National Histories Matter

When your child is hurt by a fraternity at UH or Texas A&M, you are not just fighting a local club. You are up against a national brand with a known history. This is a critical legal advantage.

How National Histories Create Liability

If a Pi Kappa Alpha chapter at UH uses the same “Big/Little” drinking ritual that killed Stone Foltz at Bowling Green, the national headquarters cannot claim the injury was unforeseeable. Their own records are filled with warnings. We use this “pattern evidence” to prove:

• Negligent Supervision: The national org failed to adequately monitor and control its chapter.
• Prior Notice: They knew or should have known this specific type of hazing was a recurring, lethal risk.
• Punitive Damages: Their conscious disregard for known dangers can justify punishment beyond basic compensation.

The Texas Hazing Intelligence Engine: How We Uncover the Full Picture

At Attorney911, we don’t start from scratch. We maintain a proprietary data engine built from public records to map the complete Greek ecosystem in Texas. For Daisetta families, this means we already know the landscape.

Public Records: Fraternities, Sororities & Greek Organizations Connected to Texas Campuses

Our investigative directory includes entities like:

• Beta Nu Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity Housing Corporation Inc – EIN 46-2267515 – Frisco, TX 75035 (IRS B83 Filing)
• Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity – EIN 74-606445 – Nederland, TX 77627 (IRS B83 Filing)
• Sigma Alpha Epsilon – Texas Sigma Incorporated – EIN 88-2755427 – San Marcos, TX 78666 (IRS B83 Filing)
• Kappa Sigma – Mu Gamma Chapter Inc – EIN 27-3662583 – Lufkin, TX 75904 (IRS B83 Filing)
• Texas Kappa Sigma Educational Foundation Inc – EIN 74-1380362 – Fort Worth, TX 76147 (IRS B83 Filing)

And from metro-level data in the Houston area and beyond:

• Texas District of Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity – Houston, TX (Cause IQ Metro Listing)
• Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority – Beta Sigma Chapter – Houston, TX (Cause IQ Metro Listing)
• Sigma Alpha Epsilon – Texas Rho Corp. – Austin, TX (Cause IQ Metro Listing)

Why This Matters for Your Case:
We use this data to identify every potential defendant—not just the active members, but the housing corporations that own properties, the alumni associations that fund them, and the national organizations that pull the strings. This comprehensive approach maximizes accountability and identifies all available insurance coverage.

Building a Hazing Injury Case: Evidence, Damages & Strategy

Filing a lawsuit is a strategic process. Our goal is to build an undeniable case that forces accountability and secures the resources your family needs to heal.

The Evidence That Wins Cases

1. Digital Communications: Deleted GroupMe chats can often be recovered through forensic analysis. Social media posts, Snapchats, and text messages provide a real-time log of the abuse and cover-ups.
2. Photos & Videos: The same phones used to humiliate pledges during hazing become evidence. We also seek security footage from houses, Ring doorbells, and local businesses.
3. Internal “Pledge Books” & Manuals: Documents outlining rituals, rules, and punishments.
4. University Discipline Records: Obtained through discovery or public records requests, these show prior incidents and knowledge.
5. Medical Records: They objectively document the harm: ER reports, lab results (e.g., critically high creatine kinase levels proving rhabdomyolysis), surgery notes, and psychological evaluations for PTSD, anxiety, and depression.
6. Witness Testimony: Other pledges, former members, roommates, and bystanders.

The Damages Your Family Can Recover

Hazing causes profound, multifaceted harm. The law allows recovery for:

Economic Damages (Quantifiable Losses):

• All Medical Expenses: Past and future ER care, hospitalization, surgery, medication, physical therapy, and psychological counseling.
• Lost Wages & Earning Capacity: Time off work for recovery, and compensation if injuries (like a traumatic brain injury) permanently reduce your child’s ability to earn a living.
• Educational Costs: Lost tuition from withdrawn semesters, lost scholarship value, costs to transfer schools.

Non-Economic Damages (The Human Cost):

• Physical Pain & Suffering
• Severe Emotional Distress, humiliation, and mental anguish
• Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), depression, and anxiety
• Loss of Enjoyment of Life

In Cases of Wrongful Death:

• Funeral and burial costs.
• Loss of financial support, love, companionship, and guidance for the family.

Our firm works with life-care planners, economists, and vocational experts to fully document the lifetime impact of a catastrophic hazing injury.

Navigating Insurance & Institutional Defenses

Fraternities and universities have high-powered defense lawyers and insurance companies that immediately try to minimize liability. They use predictable tactics:

• “Consent” Defense: Argue your child volunteered. We counter with Texas law where consent is not a defense to hazing.
• “Rogue Chapter” Defense: The national organization claims ignorance. We use their own prior incident reports to prove pattern and knowledge.
• Insurance Coverage Denials: Insurers claim hazing is an “intentional act” not covered by policy. We fight these exclusions and pursue all available policies.

This is where our insider experience is invaluable. Attorney Lupe Peña (he/him) spent years as an insurance defense attorney. He knows exactly how these companies value claims, use delay tactics, and try to limit payouts. We use that knowledge to advance your case.

Practical Guides & FAQs for Daisetta Parents & Students

For Parents: Warning Signs & Action Steps

Red Flags Your Child May Be Hazed:

• Unexplained injuries, bruises, or burns.
• Extreme, chronic exhaustion unrelated to academics.
• Sudden withdrawal from family and old friends.
• Personality changes: new anxiety, depression, or irritability.
• Obsessive phone use, anxiety when messages arrive, or secretive deletion of texts.
• Constant, vague demands to be at “mandatory” events at all hours.
• Requests for unusual amounts of money with unclear explanations.

What to Do If You Suspect Hazing:

1. Prioritize Safety & Health: If there’s any immediate danger, call 911.
2. Talk Calmly & Supportively: “I’m worried about you. Are you safe in this organization? Is anything happening that makes you uncomfortable?”
3. Preserve Evidence Immediately: Help your child screenshot messages and photograph injuries.
4. Contact a Lawyer Before Contacting the University: Universities have their own interests. We can guide you on how to interact with them without harming your potential case.
5. Call Attorney911 at 1-888-ATTY-911. We will listen, explain your options, and help you develop a plan.

For Students: Is This Hazing? Your Rights & Exit Strategies

Ask Yourself:

• Would I do this if I truly had a free choice, without fear of being kicked out or mocked?
• Is this activity dangerous, degrading, or illegal?
• Am I being told to keep it a secret from the university, my parents, or my friends?

Your Legal Rights in Texas:

• You have the right to leave any organization at any time.
• You have legal protections as a victim, even if you “went along with it.”
• Texas law provides immunity for good-faith reporting—you can call for help in an emergency without fear of minor legal repercussions for your own involvement.

Critical Mistakes That Can Ruin a Hazing Case

1. Deleting Evidence: Do NOT let your child clear their phone “to move on.” Those messages are critical.
2. Confronting the Fraternity/Sorority Directly: This triggers their defense machine, leading to evidence destruction and coached witnesses.
3. Signing University “Resolution” Forms: Universities may offer quick, confidential resolutions that waive your right to sue for far less than your case is worth.
4. Posting on Social Media: Defense attorneys scour social media for inconsistencies or statements that can be used against you.
5. Waiting Too Long: The Texas statute of limitations is generally two years from the date of injury. Evidence and memories fade quickly.

Why Choose Attorney911 for Your Daisetta Hazing Case?

When your family faces a hazing crisis, you need more than a lawyer. You need advocates who understand the power dynamics of universities, the tactics of national fraternities, and the profound emotional toll on your family. You need the investigative firepower to win.

Our Proven Advantages for Texas Hazing Cases

1. We Are Fighting a Major Texas Hazing Case Right Now.
We are lead counsel in the Leonel Bermudez v. University of Houston & Pi Kappa Phi lawsuit. This isn’t theoretical. We are currently in the trenches against a major university and a national fraternity, fighting for a young man who suffered kidney failure from hazing. We know what it takes.

2. Insider Knowledge of Insurance Company Tactics.
Attorney Mr. Lupe Peña (he/him) spent years as a defense attorney for a national insurance firm. He knows exactly how fraternity and university insurers undervalue claims, use delay tactics, and argue coverage exclusions. We know their playbook because we used to run it.

3. Experience Against Billion-Dollar Institutions.
Managing Partner Ralph Manginello was one of the few Texas attorneys involved in the BP Texas City explosion litigation. We have faced the deepest pockets and most aggressive defense teams. Universities and national fraternities do not intimidate us.

4. A Data-Driven Investigative Engine.
We don’t start from zero. As shown in this guide, we maintain the Texas Hazing Intelligence Engine—a proprietary database mapping over 1,400 Greek organizations across Texas. We know the corporate structures, the insurance policies, and the prior histories before we even begin.

5. Spanish-Language Services Available.
Se habla Español. Mr. Peña is fluent in Spanish and can provide compassionate, clear legal counsel to Hispanic families in Daisetta and across Texas.

6. A Commitment to Your Family’s Well-Being.
We take on a limited number of serious injury cases so we can give each client the attention they deserve. We communicate regularly, we explain every step, and we fight not just for compensation, but for the accountability that can prevent future tragedies.

Call Attorney911 for a Free, Confidential Consultation

If hazing has hurt your child, you don’t have to navigate this alone. From our offices in Houston, Austin, and Beaumont, we serve families across Texas, including Daisetta, Liberty County, and all surrounding communities.

Contact us today to discuss your specific situation. We will:

• Listen to your story with compassion and without judgment.
• Review any evidence you have gathered.
• Explain your legal options clearly and honestly.
• Discuss our contingency fee structure—you pay nothing unless we win your case.
• Help you make an informed decision about the best path forward for your family.

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Legal Disclaimer: This guide is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Reading this does not create an attorney-client relationship. The law is complex and constantly evolving. If you or your child has been affected by hazing, please contact a qualified attorney to discuss the specific facts of your case. The outcome of any case depends on the specific facts, applicable law, and many other factors. We are licensed to practice law in Texas.

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• Video: Client Mistakes That Can Ruin Your Injury Case: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r3IYsoxOSxY
• Video: Statute of Limitations Explained: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MRHwg8tV02c
• Video: How Contingency Fees Work: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=upcI_j6F7Nc
• Video: Using Your Phone to Document Evidence: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LLbpzrmogTs
• News: Click2Houston coverage of UH Pi Kappa Phi case: https://www.click2houston.com/news/local/2025/11/21/only-on-2-lawsuit-alleges-severe-hazing-at-university-of-houstons-pi-kappa-phi-chapter-fraternity/
• News: ABC13 coverage of Leonel Bermudez lawsuit: https://abc13.com/post/waterboarding-forced-eating-physical-punishment-lawsuit-alleges-abuse-faced-injured-pledge-uhs-pi-kappa-phi-fraternity/18186418/