Hazing Lawyers in Defiance County, Ohio – Protecting Students & Holding Institutions Accountable

🚨 Hazing in Defiance County: A Hidden Crisis

Hazing isn’t just a problem at big universities—it happens right here in Defiance County, Ohio, and at colleges across Northwest Ohio. Fraternities, sororities, sports teams, and other student organizations near Defiance County—including those at Defiance College, Bowling Green State University, the University of Toledo, and Ohio Northern University—have been linked to dangerous hazing traditions that leave students physically and emotionally scarred.

If your child was hazed in Defiance County or at a nearby campus, you are not alone. Attorney 911 is fighting this battle right now in Texas—and we’re ready to bring the same aggressive legal representation to Defiance County families.

📍 Hazing Happens in Defiance County & Nearby Campuses

While we’re based in Texas, we serve hazing victims nationwide, including in Defiance County, Ohio. The same fraternities, sororities, and organizations involved in high-profile hazing cases operate chapters near Defiance County, including:

• Pi Kappa Phi (involved in our current $10 million lawsuit after a student was hospitalized with kidney failure)
• Sigma Alpha Epsilon (SAE)
• Pi Kappa Alpha (Pike)
• Beta Theta Pi
• Phi Delta Theta
• Kappa Sigma
• Sigma Chi
• And many others

These organizations have paid millions in settlements for hazing deaths and injuries nationwide. If your child was hazed at Defiance College, Bowling Green, the University of Toledo, Ohio Northern, or any other school near Defiance County, we can help.

💔 What Hazing Really Looks Like – A Defiance County Parent’s Worst Nightmare

Hazing isn’t just “boys being boys” or “harmless tradition.” It’s abuse, torture, and sometimes even manslaughter. In our current case, a University of Houston fraternity pledge was subjected to:

✅ Waterboarding 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-soaked grass
✅ Another pledge was hog-tied face-down with an object in his mouth for over an hour
✅ A pledge lost consciousness during a workout—fraternity members did nothing

The victim, Leonel Bermudez, was hospitalized for four days with rhabdomyolysis (muscle breakdown) and kidney failure. He wasn’t even a student at the university yet—he was a “ghost rush,” someone the fraternity recruited before he even enrolled.

🔥 This Happens in Defiance County, Too

The same fraternities and sororities that hazed our client have active chapters near Defiance County, including at:

• Bowling Green State University (just 30 minutes away)
• University of Toledo (1 hour away)
• Ohio Northern University (1 hour away)
• Defiance College (right here in Defiance County)

If your child is pledging a Greek organization in Defiance County or nearby, they are at risk. And if they’ve already been hazed, we can help.

⚖️ Ohio Hazing Laws – What Defiance County Families Need to Know

Ohio has strict anti-hazing laws, but many organizations still get away with it. Under Ohio Revised Code § 2903.31, hazing is a second-degree misdemeanor, punishable by:

• Up to 90 days in jail
• Fines up to $750
• Expulsion from school

If hazing causes serious physical harm or death, it becomes a felony (up to 5 years in prison).

📜 Ohio’s Anti-Hazing Law (ORC § 2903.31)

Hazing is defined as:

“Any act or coercion that causes or creates a substantial risk of causing mental or physical harm to any person for the purpose of initiation into, admission into, affiliation with, or as a condition for continued membership in any student or other organization.”

Key Points for Defiance County Families:
✔ Consent is NOT a defense – Even if your child “agreed” to participate, hazing is still illegal.
✔ Universities can be held liable – If a school knew (or should have known) about hazing and did nothing, they can be sued.
✔ National fraternities/sororities can be sued – They have deep pockets and insurance policies that cover hazing claims.
✔ Individual members can be held personally liable – Including chapter presidents, pledgemasters, and active members.

💰 Can Defiance County Families Sue for Hazing? YES.

If your child was hazed in Defiance County or at a nearby university, you may be able to sue for:

• Medical bills (hospitalization, therapy, future treatment)
• Pain and suffering (physical and emotional trauma)
• Lost wages (if they missed work or internships)
• Educational disruptions (dropping classes, transferring schools)
• Punitive damages (to punish the organization for reckless conduct)

📌 Real Hazing Settlements & Verdicts (Proof It Can Happen in Defiance County)

These cases prove that hazing lawsuits win big—and the same results are possible for Defiance County families.

🏛️ Who Can Be Sued in a Defiance County Hazing Case?

Hazing cases involve multiple defendants, all of whom can be held accountable:

📍 Defiance County & Nearby Universities Face Liability Too

If hazing happened at Defiance College, Bowling Green, University of Toledo, or Ohio Northern, the university itself can be sued for:

• Premises liability (if hazing occurred on university property)
• Negligent supervision (failing to monitor Greek life)
• Failure to act on prior warnings (if the school knew about hazing before)

Example: In our current case, the University of Houston owned the fraternity house where hazing occurred. They collected rent while students were being tortured. Defiance College and other Ohio schools have the same liability.

🚑 What to Do If Your Child Was Hazed in Defiance County

✅ Step 1: Get Medical Help Immediately

• Even if injuries seem minor, get checked by a doctor.
• Hazing can cause rhabdomyolysis (muscle breakdown), kidney failure, alcohol poisoning, and traumatic brain injuries.
• Medical records are critical evidence.

✅ Step 2: Preserve All Evidence

• Save all texts, GroupMe/Snapchat messages, and social media posts about hazing.
• Take photos of injuries (bruises, cuts, burns, etc.).
• Document witness names (other pledges, bystanders).
• Keep all fraternity/sorority materials (pledge manuals, schedules, rules).

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

• Fraternities, sororities, and universities will try to control the narrative.
• They may pressure your child to sign documents or give statements.
• Anything they say can be used against you in court.

✅ Step 4: Contact a Hazing Lawyer Immediately

• Ohio’s statute of limitations is 2 years (you must file a lawsuit within 2 years of the hazing).
• Evidence disappears fast—messages get deleted, witnesses forget, organizations destroy records.
• The sooner you act, the stronger your case will be.

📞 Defiance County Hazing Victims: Call Attorney 911 Today

We are currently litigating a $10 million hazing lawsuit against Pi Kappa Phi and the University of Houston. We know how to build these cases, hold institutions accountable, and win maximum compensation for victims.

🔥 Why Defiance County Families Choose Attorney 911

✔ Former insurance defense attorneys – We know how fraternities and universities try to avoid liability.
✔ Federal court admission – We can pursue cases nationwide, including in Ohio.
✔ Dual-state bar licenses (Texas & New York) – We have the resources to take on national organizations.
✔ Se habla español – We serve Spanish-speaking families in Defiance County.
✔ Contingency fee basis – You pay nothing unless we win your case.
✔ Willing to travel to Defiance County – We’ll come to you for depositions, meetings, and trials.

📍 We Serve Defiance County & All of Ohio

While we’re based in Texas, we represent hazing victims nationwide, including in:

• Defiance County, Ohio
• Bowling Green State University
• University of Toledo
• Ohio Northern University
• Defiance College
• And all other Ohio colleges

📞 Free Consultation for Defiance County Hazing Victims

If your child was hazed in Defiance County or at a nearby university, call us now for a free, confidential consultation.

📞 1-888-ATTY-911 (1-888-288-9911)
📧 ralph@atty911.com
🌐 attorney911.com

We don’t get paid unless you get paid. No upfront costs. No fees unless we win.

🚨 Fraternities & Universities in Defiance County: We Are Watching

To the fraternities and sororities operating near Defiance County:

We know what you’re doing. The same legal strategies that won $10 million+ verdicts nationwide apply to your chapter. If you haze students in Defiance County, we will pursue every liable entity—your national organization, your university, and your individual members.

Pi Kappa Phi, Sigma Alpha Epsilon, Pi Kappa Alpha, Beta Theta Pi, Phi Delta Theta, Kappa Sigma, Sigma Chi—if your chapter is near Defiance County, know that Attorney 911 represents hazing victims across America. We have already shut down one chapter. Yours could be next.

📢 Defiance County Parents: Protect Your Child Before It’s Too Late

Hazing doesn’t just happen at big schools—it happens right here in Defiance County. If your child is pledging a fraternity, sorority, or any student organization, talk to them about the risks. And if they’ve already been hazed, call us immediately.

🔍 Warning Signs of Hazing in Defiance County

• Sudden secrecy about activities
• Unexplained bruises, cuts, or injuries
• Extreme fatigue or sleep deprivation
• Sudden changes in behavior (anxiety, depression)
• Avoiding certain people or places
• Unexplained absences from class or work
• Sudden weight loss or signs of dehydration

If you see these signs, your child may be in danger.

🏆 Our Track Record: Fighting for Hazing Victims Nationwide

We don’t just talk about hazing—we’re fighting it in court right now. Our current case against Pi Kappa Phi and the University of Houston is making headlines, and we’re ready to bring the same fight to Defiance County.

📰 Recent Media Coverage of Our Hazing Case

• ABC13 Houston: “Abuse and hazing led to hospitalization of Pi Kappa Phi fraternity pledge, lawsuit alleges”
• KHOU 11: “$10 million lawsuit filed against UH, fraternity over hazing allegations”
• Houston Chronicle: “UH fraternity hazing lawsuit”
• Houston Public Media: “University of Houston, Pi Kappa Phi fraternity sued for $10 million over alleged hazing”

The same fraternities named in these lawsuits operate near Defiance County. If they’re hazing students in Texas, they’re hazing students in Ohio.

📞 Defiance County Hazing Victims: Call Now – 1-888-ATTY-911

You are not alone. We are here to fight for you.

📞 1-888-288-9911 (24/7)
📧 ralph@atty911.com
🌐 attorney911.com

Free consultation. No upfront costs. No fees unless we win.

🔴 Defiance County Families: The Time to Act Is Now

Hazing is illegal, dangerous, and unacceptable. If your child was hazed in Defiance County or at a nearby university, don’t let the organization silence you. Call Attorney 911 today and let us fight for justice.

We will travel to Defiance County for your case. We will hold every responsible party accountable. And we will make sure this never happens to another Defiance County family.