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🚨 HAZING INJURY LAWYER IN Gillespie County, TX | Fraternity & Sorority Abuse Attorney
Gillespie County Families: Your Child Deserves Justice After Hazing Abuse
Has your son or daughter been hospitalized, traumatized, or injured by fraternity or sorority hazing in Gillespie County or at nearby universities? You’re not alone. Hazing is happening right now at colleges and universities across Texas—including institutions near Gillespie County. And the consequences can be devastating: rhabdomyolysis, kidney failure, alcohol poisoning, traumatic brain injuries, and even death.
At Attorney 911, we are actively fighting a $10 million hazing lawsuit against Pi Kappa Phi and the University of Houston—proving that fraternities, sororities, and universities can and will be held accountable for torturing students. Gillespie County families get the same aggressive representation we provide in Houston.
If your child has been hazed at a fraternity or sorority near Gillespie County—whether at Schreiner University, Texas Tech University in Fredericksburg, or any other institution—we can help. Call our hazing injury lawyers now for a free, confidential consultation: 1-888-ATTY-911.
🔥 WE ARE FIGHTING THIS BATTLE RIGHT NOW – AND WE’LL FIGHT FOR Gillespie County VICTIMS TOO
📰 BREAKING: Our Attorneys Are Litigating a $10 Million Hazing Lawsuit in Texas
This case happened in Houston. But the same hazing happens at universities near Gillespie County. The same fraternities operate near Gillespie County. And we will fight for Gillespie County families with the same fury.
Case: Bermudez v. Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity, Inc., et al.
Plaintiff: Leonel Bermudez – a “ghost rush” (not even enrolled at UH yet) who was waterboarded, forced to do 500 squats, struck with wooden paddles, and hospitalized for 4 days with kidney failure
Defendants: Pi Kappa Phi National, UH Beta Nu Chapter, University of Houston, UH Board of Regents, and individual members
Damages Sought: $10,000,000
Status: LAWSUIT FILED – November 21, 2025
📢 Gillespie County Families: This is what hazing looks like. This is what we do about it.
💔 WHAT HAPPENED TO LEONEL BERMUDEZ – AND WHY IT COULD HAPPEN TO YOUR CHILD IN Gillespie County
Leonel Bermudez accepted a bid to join Pi Kappa Phi at the University of Houston in September 2025. Over the next 7 weeks, he was subjected to systematic torture disguised as “pledging”:
✅ Waterboarded with a garden hose – simulated drowning (a form of torture)
✅ Forced to do 500+ squats and 100+ pushups – until his muscles broke down (rhabdomyolysis)
✅ Struck with wooden paddles – physical assault with weapons
✅ Forced to eat milk, hot dogs, and peppercorns until vomiting – then forced to keep running
✅ Another pledge was hog-tied with an object in his mouth for over an hour (October 13, 2025)
✅ A pledge lost consciousness and collapsed during forced workouts (October 15, 2025) – yet they kept hazing
On November 3, 2025, Bermudez was punished for missing an event. He was forced to:
- Run two-mile warmups
- Do 100+ pushups
- Do 500+ squats
- Perform “suicides” (running drills), bear crawls, wheelbarrows, and 100-yard crawls
- Recite the fraternity creed while exercising under threat of expulsion
He became so exhausted he could not stand without help. He crawled up the stairs when he got home. The next day, he couldn’t move. His condition worsened. On November 6, 2025, his mother rushed him to the hospital, where he was diagnosed with severe rhabdomyolysis and acute kidney failure.
He spent 3 nights and 4 days in the hospital fighting for his life.
🚨 Gillespie County Parents: This is not “tradition.” This is not “brotherhood.” This is TORTURE.
🏛️ WHO IS LIABLE FOR HAZING IN Gillespie County?
When hazing happens, multiple parties are responsible—and we sue them ALL:
| Defendant | Why They’re Liable | Gillespie County Application |
|---|---|---|
| Local Fraternity/Sorority Chapter | Directly organized and conducted hazing | Same chapters operate near Gillespie County |
| National Fraternity/Sorority | Failed to supervise despite knowing about hazing culture | Pi Kappa Phi, Sigma Alpha Epsilon, Sigma Chi, and others have chapters near Gillespie County |
| University/College | Owns fraternity houses, failed to prevent hazing despite prior incidents | Schreiner University, Texas Tech in Fredericksburg, and others near Gillespie County face the same liability as UH |
| Individual Members | Participated in or facilitated hazing | Every member who hazed your child can be sued personally |
| Chapter Advisors/Alumni | Enabled hazing culture | Often have deeper pockets than students |
| Insurance Companies | Provide liability coverage for institutions | We know how to pursue these policies |
⚖️ Gillespie County Families: We don’t just sue broke college students. We sue the institutions with MILLIONS in assets and insurance.
💰 HAZING CASES WIN MILLIONS – Gillespie County VICTIMS CAN TOO
Hazing lawsuits result in multi-million dollar settlements and verdicts. Here’s what other families have recovered:
| Case | University | Fraternity | Outcome | Gillespie County Relevance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stone Foltz (2021) | Bowling Green State | Pi Kappa Alpha | $10.1 MILLION+ | Same fraternity culture exists near Gillespie County |
| Maxwell Gruver (2017) | Louisiana State | Phi Delta Theta | $6.1 MILLION jury verdict | Juries award millions for hazing deaths and injuries |
| Timothy Piazza (2017) | Penn State | Beta Theta Pi | $110 MILLION+ (estimated) | Strong evidence = massive outcomes |
| Adam Oakes (2021) | Virginia Commonwealth | Delta Chi | $4+ MILLION settlement | Recent case shows hazing cases still win big |
| Andrew Coffey (2017) | Florida State | Pi Kappa Phi | Confidential settlement | Same fraternity that hazed our client |
📢 Gillespie County Families: These results are possible for YOUR case. The same legal strategies apply.
🚨 WHY Gillespie County FAMILIES CHOOSE ATTORNEY 911 FOR HAZING CASES
1️⃣ WE ARE ACTIVELY LITIGATING A $10 MILLION HAZING CASE RIGHT NOW
- We know how to build these cases
- We know how to win against universities and national fraternities
- Gillespie County families get the same aggressive representation
2️⃣ FORMER INSURANCE DEFENSE ATTORNEYS – WE KNOW THEIR PLAYBOOK
- Ralph Manginello and Lupe Pena both worked for insurance companies before switching sides
- We know how they minimize, delay, and deny claims
- We use that knowledge to maximize your recovery
3️⃣ FEDERAL COURT AUTHORITY – WE CAN SUE ANYWHERE IN AMERICA
- Admitted to U.S. District Court, Southern District of Texas
- Can pursue Gillespie County cases in federal court
- No geographic barriers – we represent hazing victims nationwide
4️⃣ DUAL-STATE BAR LICENSES – TEXAS AND NEW YORK
- Strategic advantage for suing national fraternities headquartered in New York
- Can pursue Gillespie County cases in multiple jurisdictions
5️⃣ WE TRAVEL TO Gillespie County FOR YOUR CASE
- Depositions, client meetings, trials – we come to you
- Video consultations available for Gillespie County families
- Distance is not a barrier to justice
6️⃣ CONTINGENCY FEE – $0 UPFRONT FOR Gillespie County FAMILIES
- You pay NOTHING unless we win your case
- No hourly fees, no retainers
- We take the risk so you can focus on healing
7️⃣ SE HABLA ESPAÑOL – BIENVENIDOS A Gillespie County FAMILIAS HISPANOHABLANTES
- Our staff is bilingual
- We serve Spanish-speaking Gillespie County families without language barriers
⚖️ GILLESPIE COUNTY HAZING LAWS – YOUR LEGAL RIGHTS
📜 TEXAS HAZING LAW (EDUCATION CODE § 37.151-37.157)
Hazing is illegal in Texas. It includes:
✔ Physical brutality (beating, paddling, branding, waterboarding)
✔ Forced consumption (alcohol, food, drugs to the point of vomiting)
✔ Sleep deprivation (early morning/late night activities)
✔ Exposure to elements (cold weather, hose spraying)
✔ Extreme physical exercise (500 squats, 100 pushups, bear crawls)
✔ Psychological abuse (humiliation, threats, isolation)
🚨 CONSENT IS NOT A DEFENSE IN TEXAS. Even if your child “agreed” to participate, the law says it doesn’t matter.
💡 CRIMINAL PENALTIES FOR HAZING IN TEXAS
| Offense | Penalty | Gillespie County Application |
|---|---|---|
| Hazing (no injury) | Class B misdemeanor – up to 180 days jail, $2,000 fine | Every participant can be criminally charged |
| Hazing causing serious bodily injury | Class A misdemeanor – up to 1 year jail, $4,000 fine | Rhabdomyolysis, kidney failure, broken bones, etc. |
| Hazing causing death | State jail felony – 180 days to 2 years jail, $10,000 fine | If hazing kills your child, perpetrators face prison |
📢 Gillespie County Families: Criminal charges may be filed in addition to your civil lawsuit.
🚑 WHAT TO DO IF YOUR CHILD IS HAZED IN Gillespie County
🚨 ACT FAST – EVIDENCE DISAPPEARS QUICKLY
📋 IMMEDIATE STEPS FOR Gillespie County FAMILIES:
1️⃣ GET MEDICAL ATTENTION – Even if injuries seem minor, document everything
- Rhabdomyolysis, alcohol poisoning, and head injuries can be life-threatening
- Go to the emergency room immediately – don’t wait
2️⃣ PRESERVE ALL EVIDENCE
- Take photos/videos of injuries, hazing locations, items used (paddles, hoses, etc.)
- Save all communications: texts, GroupMe, Snapchat, Instagram DMs, emails
- Get witness names and contact info – other pledges, bystanders
- Do NOT delete anything – even if it’s embarrassing
3️⃣ DO NOT TALK TO THE FRATERNITY/SORORITY OR UNIVERSITY WITHOUT A LAWYER
- They will try to control the narrative
- They will try to get you to sign away your rights
- Let us handle all communication
4️⃣ DO NOT POST ON SOCIAL MEDIA
- Anything you post can be used against you
- Don’t discuss the incident online
- Don’t post photos that make it look like you’re “fine”
5️⃣ CALL A HAZING INJURY LAWYER IMMEDIATELY
- 2-year statute of limitations in Texas – don’t wait
- Evidence disappears, witnesses forget
- Call Attorney 911 now: 1-888-ATTY-911
💔 COMMON HAZING INJURIES WE SEE IN Gillespie County CASES
| Injury | How It Happens | Medical Consequences | Gillespie County Application |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rhabdomyolysis | Extreme physical exertion (500 squats, 100 pushups, bear crawls) | Muscle breakdown → kidney failure → hospitalization, dialysis, death | This is what happened to our client |
| Alcohol Poisoning | Forced binge drinking | Vomiting, unconsciousness, death | Common in “Big Brother Night” hazing |
| Traumatic Brain Injury | Beating, falls, paddling | Memory loss, cognitive impairment, permanent disability | From physical abuse or accidents during hazing |
| Broken Bones | Paddling, beatings, falls | Fractures, surgery, permanent impairment | Common in physical hazing rituals |
| Hypothermia/Hyperthermia | Exposure to cold/heat | Organ failure, death | From forced outdoor activities in extreme weather |
| PTSD, Anxiety, Depression | Psychological torture | Suicidal ideation, therapy, lifelong trauma | From waterboarding, humiliation, threats |
| Sexual Assault | Forced nudity, sexual acts | Trauma, STIs, lifelong psychological damage | More common than reported |
🚨 Gillespie County Parents: If your child has any of these injuries, CALL US NOW.
🏛️ HAZING AT UNIVERSITIES NEAR Gillespie County, TX
Hazing isn’t just happening at big schools. It’s happening at universities near Gillespie County too. Here are some institutions where hazing has occurred or could occur:
| University | Location | Greek Life Presence | Gillespie County Connection |
|---|---|---|---|
| Schreiner University | Kerrville, TX | Active Greek system | Located in Gillespie County region |
| Texas Tech University (Fredericksburg campus) | Fredericksburg, TX | Active Greek chapters | In Gillespie County |
| University of Texas at Austin | Austin, TX (~2.5 hours) | Major Greek system | Sigma Chi hazing death lawsuit (2025) |
| Texas A&M University | College Station, TX (~3 hours) | Massive Greek system | Multiple hazing incidents reported |
| University of Houston | Houston, TX (~4 hours) | Active Greek system | Our current $10M hazing lawsuit |
| Texas State University | San Marcos, TX (~2.5 hours) | Active Greek system | Hazing incidents reported |
📢 Gillespie County Families: If your child attends any of these schools—or any school with Greek life—they face the same risks.
🔍 WARNING SIGNS OF HAZING IN Gillespie County
Is your child being hazed? Look for these red flags:
✅ Sudden secrecy – Avoiding questions about activities
✅ Unexplained injuries – Bruises, cuts, limping, difficulty walking
✅ Extreme fatigue – Sleeping all day, missing classes
✅ Changes in behavior – Anxiety, depression, withdrawal
✅ Strange items – Carrying paddles, fanny packs, unusual clothing
✅ Late-night activities – Coming home late, exhausted, or injured
✅ Vomiting or nausea – Signs of forced eating/drinking
✅ Fear of retribution – Not wanting to talk about Greek life
✅ Social isolation – Avoiding friends outside the organization
✅ Sudden academic decline – Missing classes, failing grades
🚨 Gillespie County Parents: If you see these signs, your child may be in danger. CALL US NOW.
📞 Gillespie County HAZING VICTIMS: CALL NOW FOR A FREE CONSULTATION
📍 Serving Gillespie County, TX and nationwide
📞 1-888-ATTY-911 (24/7 legal emergency hotline)
📧 Email: ralph@atty911.com
🌐 Website: attorney911.com
🏢 OUR OFFICES SERVING Gillespie County:
Houston Headquarters:
1177 W Loop S Suite 1600, Houston, TX 77027
Phone: (713) 528-9070
Austin Office:
Phone: (713) 528-9070
Beaumont Office:
Phone: (713) 528-9070
🚗 We travel to Gillespie County for depositions, client meetings, and trials.
💬 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS – Gillespie County HAZING CASES
❓ Can I sue if my child was hazed in Gillespie County?
YES. Hazing is illegal in Texas, and victims can sue for medical bills, pain and suffering, emotional distress, and punitive damages. We are currently suing Pi Kappa Phi and the University of Houston for $10 million—proving that Gillespie County victims can win big too.
❓ What if my child “consented” to hazing?
Consent is NOT a defense in Texas. The law explicitly says that even if your child agreed to participate, the hazing is still illegal. Texas Education Code § 37.154: “It is not a defense to prosecution that the person against whom the hazing was directed consented to or acquiesced in the hazing activity.”
❓ Who can I sue for hazing in Gillespie County?
You can sue:
- The local fraternity/sorority chapter
- The national organization (Pi Kappa Phi, Sigma Alpha Epsilon, Sigma Chi, etc.)
- The university/college (if they owned the property or failed to prevent hazing)
- Individual members who participated
- Alumni or advisors who enabled the culture
❓ How much is my Gillespie County hazing case worth?
Hazing cases typically settle for hundreds of thousands to millions of dollars, depending on:
- Severity of injuries (rhabdomyolysis, kidney failure, death)
- Egregiousness of conduct (waterboarding, paddling, forced drinking)
- Whether the university/fraternity knew about prior hazing
- Strength of evidence (photos, videos, texts, witnesses)
Precedent cases:
- $10.1 million (Stone Foltz)
- $6.1 million (Maxwell Gruver)
- $110+ million (Timothy Piazza)
❓ What if the hazing happened off-campus?
You can still sue. Texas hazing law applies on or off campus. If hazing occurred at a private residence, homeowner’s insurance may cover the damages.
❓ What if my child is afraid of retribution?
We protect our clients. Many hazing victims fear retaliation for speaking out—our client in the UH case is “fearful of doing an interview due to retribution” (ABC13). We ensure your child’s safety and anonymity during the legal process.
❓ How much does a hazing lawyer cost in Gillespie County?
$0 upfront. We work on contingency—you pay nothing unless we win. Our fee is a percentage of your recovery, so we only get paid if you do.
❓ What is the statute of limitations for hazing in Texas?
2 years from the date of injury. If your child was hazed in Gillespie County, don’t wait—evidence disappears, and witnesses forget. Call us immediately: 1-888-ATTY-911.
❓ Can I sue if my child wasn’t a student yet?
YES. Our client was a “ghost rush”—not even enrolled at UH yet—when he was hazed. Fraternities and sororities near Gillespie County often recruit prospective students, and they can still be held liable.
❓ What if the fraternity/sorority is “suspended” or “closed”?
They can still be sued. In our UH case, Pi Kappa Phi closed the chapter 7 days before the lawsuit—but they’re still a defendant. Closing a chapter doesn’t erase liability.
❓ Can I sue if my child was hazed at a high school in Gillespie County?
YES. Hazing isn’t just a college problem. If your child was hazed in a Gillespie County high school (sports team, band, club, etc.), they have the same legal rights. Call us for a free consultation.
🚨 Gillespie County FAMILIES: ENOUGH IS ENOUGH
Fraternities and sororities near Gillespie County think they can get away with torturing our kids. Universities think they can ignore it. National organizations think they can sweep it under the rug.
They’re wrong.
We are Attorney 911. We are Ralph Manginello and Lupe Pena. And we are fighting back.
If your child has been hazed in Gillespie County—whether at Schreiner University, Texas Tech in Fredericksburg, or any other school—we will fight for you with the same fury we’re bringing to our $10 million case.
Call now for a free, confidential consultation: 1-888-ATTY-911.
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Gillespie County hazing victims: You are not alone. We are here to help.
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🔹 Former insurance defense attorneys – we know their tricks
🔹 Federal court authority – we can sue anywhere in America
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