🚨 Hazing Victims in Daviess County, Kentucky: You Deserve Justice

If your child was hazed at a fraternity, sorority, sports team, or any organization in Daviess County—or anywhere in Kentucky—Attorney 911 is here to fight for you.

We are currently representing Leonel Bermudez, a young man who was hospitalized with kidney failure after being waterboarded, forced to do 500 squats, struck with wooden paddles, and subjected to weeks of torture during Pi Kappa Phi’s hazing rituals at the University of Houston.

This same abuse happens at Kentucky institutions—including those near Daviess County.

🔥 What Happened in Houston Could Happen in Daviess County

The Same Fraternities. The Same Hazing. The Same Negligence.

Pi Kappa Phi, Sigma Alpha Epsilon, Pi Kappa Alpha, Phi Delta Theta, and other national fraternities operate chapters at universities near Daviess County, including:

• Western Kentucky University (WKU) – Bowling Green, KY (~2.5 hours from Daviess County)
• University of Kentucky (UK) – Lexington, KY (~3 hours from Daviess County)
• University of Louisville (UofL) – Louisville, KY (~2 hours from Daviess County)
• Murray State University – Murray, KY (~2.5 hours from Daviess County)
• Eastern Kentucky University (EKU) – Richmond, KY (~3.5 hours from Daviess County)

These same organizations have paid MILLIONS in hazing settlements nationwide—including a $10.1 million verdict in Ohio and a $6.1 million verdict in Louisiana.

If your child was hazed in Daviess County or at a Kentucky university, we will pursue every liable party—including the fraternity, its national organization, the university, and individual members.

💔 What Hazing Really Looks Like

Hazing is not “tradition.” It is not “team bonding.” It is abuse, torture, and sometimes murder.

In Our Current Case (Bermudez v. Pi Kappa Phi):

✅ Waterboarding – Simulated drowning with a garden hose
✅ Forced eating until vomiting – Milk, hot dogs, peppercorns
✅ Extreme physical punishment – 500 squats, 100+ pushups, bear crawls, “suicides”
✅ Wooden paddles – Being struck repeatedly
✅ Sleep deprivation – Forced to drive fraternity members at all hours
✅ Psychological torture – Humiliation, threats of expulsion, carrying sexual objects
✅ Medical consequences – Rhabdomyolysis (muscle breakdown), kidney failure, 4-day hospitalization

This Could Be Happening Right Now in Daviess County

• At fraternities and sororities – “Hell Week,” forced drinking, physical abuse
• On sports teams – Brutal workouts, sleep deprivation, dangerous initiations
• In marching bands – Extreme physical demands, humiliation rituals
• In ROTC or clubs – “Leadership tests” that cross the line into abuse

If your child was hazed—even if they “consented”—they still have legal rights. Kentucky law does not allow consent as a defense to hazing.

⚖️ Kentucky Hazing Laws: What You Need to Know

Kentucky Revised Statutes § 525.135 – Hazing

Hazing is a Class A misdemeanor in Kentucky if it:

• Endangers the mental or physical health of a student
• Involves forced consumption of alcohol, drugs, or other substances
• Includes physical brutality, sleep deprivation, or extreme exercise

If hazing results in serious physical injury or death, it becomes a Class D felony.

Who Can Be Held Liable?

Kentucky universities near Daviess County have a duty to protect students. If they knew about hazing and did nothing, they can be held accountable.

💰 Precedent Cases: Hazing Victims Win Millions

These cases prove that hazing victims and families win big settlements and verdicts. The same justice is available for Daviess County families.

📋 What to Do If Your Child Was Hazed in Daviess County, KY

1️⃣ Seek Medical Attention Immediately

• Even if injuries seem minor, get them checked by a doctor.
• Hazing can cause rhabdomyolysis (muscle breakdown), alcohol poisoning, traumatic brain injury, or psychological trauma.
• Medical records are critical evidence for your case.

2️⃣ Preserve All Evidence

✅ Text messages, GroupMe chats, Snapchats, Instagram DMs – Screenshot everything.
✅ Photos/videos of injuries or hazing activities – Save them securely.
✅ Witness names and contact info – Other victims or bystanders.
✅ Fraternity/sorority documents – Pledge manuals, schedules, rules.
✅ Medical records – Hospital bills, doctor notes, therapy records.

DO NOT:
❌ Delete any messages or posts (even old ones).
❌ Talk to the fraternity, university, or their lawyers without an attorney.
❌ Sign anything from the organization.
❌ Post about the incident on social media.

3️⃣ Report the Hazing

• File a police report – Hazing is a crime in Kentucky.
• Report to the university – Title IX, Greek life office, or student affairs.
• Contact the national fraternity – They may try to cover it up, but reporting creates a record.

4️⃣ Call Attorney 911 Immediately

📞 1-888-ATTY-911 (1-888-288-9911)
✉️ ralph@atty911.com

We offer:
✔ Free, confidential consultations – No obligation.
✔ No upfront costs – We work on contingency (you pay nothing unless we win).
✔ Nationwide representation – We serve hazing victims across Kentucky, including Daviess County.
✔ Federal court authority – We can pursue cases in federal court if needed.
✔ Bilingual support – Se habla español.

We will:

• Investigate the hazing incident thoroughly.
• Identify all liable parties (fraternity, university, individuals).
• Pursue maximum compensation for medical bills, pain and suffering, and punitive damages.
• Protect your child from retaliation.
• Travel to Daviess County for meetings, depositions, and court appearances.

🎯 Why Choose Attorney 911 for Your Daviess County Hazing Case?

1️⃣ We Are Actively Fighting This Battle Right Now

We are currently litigating a $10 million hazing lawsuit against Pi Kappa Phi and the University of Houston. We know how to win these cases.

2️⃣ Former Insurance Defense Attorneys

We know how insurance companies and fraternities try to avoid liability. We use that knowledge to maximize your compensation.

3️⃣ Federal Court Authority

We are admitted to U.S. District Court, allowing us to pursue cases against national fraternities and universities anywhere in the U.S.

4️⃣ Dual-State Bar Admission (Texas & New York)

This gives us strategic advantages in cases involving out-of-state defendants.

5️⃣ We Come to Daviess County

We will travel to Owensboro, Kentucky, for depositions, trials, and client meetings. Distance is not a barrier to justice.

6️⃣ Bilingual Support (Se Habla Español)

Many hazing victims are international students or from immigrant families. We provide full legal support in Spanish.

7️⃣ Proven Track Record of Multi-Million Dollar Wins

We have secured millions for personal injury victims, including cases against major corporations and institutions.

🚨 Warning Signs of Hazing in Daviess County, KY

If your child is involved in any of these activities, they may be experiencing hazing:

🔴 Physical Abuse – Beatings, paddling, branding, forced exercise to exhaustion
🔴 Forced Consumption – Alcohol, food, or non-food substances until vomiting
🔴 Sleep Deprivation – Late-night activities, forced early-morning workouts
🔴 Psychological Torture – Humiliation, degradation, verbal abuse, threats
🔴 Sexual Abuse – Forced nudity, sexual acts, carrying sexual objects
🔴 Waterboarding/Drowning – Simulated drowning, water torture
🔴 Exposure to Elements – Forced to stay outside in extreme heat or cold
🔴 Servitude – Forced cleaning, driving members, running errands

If you suspect hazing, act immediately. Call us at 1-888-ATTY-911.

📢 To Fraternities & Sororities Near Daviess County: We Are Watching

Pi Kappa Phi, Sigma Alpha Epsilon, Pi Kappa Alpha, Phi Delta Theta, Beta Theta Pi, Kappa Sigma, Sigma Chi, Delta Chi, Phi Gamma Delta, Sigma Nu, and all others:

If your chapter is hazing students in Daviess County, Bowling Green, Lexington, Louisville, or anywhere in Kentucky, know this:

✅ We track your house corporations, alumni chapters, and insurance policies.
✅ We know your national organizations have paid millions in hazing settlements.
✅ We will sue every liable entity—including your national headquarters.
✅ We are currently litigating a $10 million case against Pi Kappa Phi.
✅ Your chapter could be next.

Clean up your act now—or face the consequences in court.

🏛️ To Kentucky Universities: You Are Responsible

Western Kentucky University, University of Kentucky, University of Louisville, Murray State, EKU, and others near Daviess County:

You have a legal and moral duty to protect students from hazing. If you:

• Own or control fraternity/sorority houses (premises liability)
• Know about hazing and do nothing (negligent supervision)
• Have prior hazing incidents on record (institutional negligence)

You will be held accountable.

💬 Hear From Our Clients

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— Dame Haskett

“One company said they would not accept my case. Then I got a call from Manginello and they said that they would take it. And in the next few months, I got a call to pick up this handsome check.”
— Donald Wilcox

“They fought with the other party insurance and got me more of the settlement that I was expecting.”
— Vivian Ruiz

“You are NOT a pest to them and you are NOT just some client that’s caught in the middle of many other cases. You are FAMILY to them and they protect and fight for you as such.”
— Chad Harris

📞 Daviess County Hazing Victims: Call Us Now

If your child was hazed in Daviess County, Owensboro, or anywhere in Kentucky, we can help.

📞 1-888-ATTY-911 (1-888-288-9911)
✉️ ralph@atty911.com
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Free Consultation • No Upfront Costs • We Come to Daviess County

🚨 ACT NOW. EVIDENCE DISAPPEARS. WITNESSES FORGET. YOUR RIGHTS EXPIRE.

Daviess County families: You are not alone. We are fighting for you.