🚨 Hazing Victims in Hardeman County: Your Rights, Your Recovery, Your Justice
Hazing isn’t tradition. It’s torture. And in Hardeman County, we’re putting fraternities, universities, and national organizations on notice.
If your child was hazed at a Hardeman County college, university, or Greek organization, you have legal rights—and Attorney 911 is fighting this battle right now. We’re currently representing a hazing victim in a $10 million lawsuit against Pi Kappa Phi and the University of Houston, and we’re bringing that same aggressive representation to Hardeman County families.
🔥 What Happened in Houston Could Happen in Hardeman County
Our client, Leonel Bermudez, was subjected to weeks of systematic abuse that hospitalized him with severe rhabdomyolysis and kidney failure. What they did to him wasn’t “pledging” or “brotherhood”—it was torture:
- Waterboarded 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 lost consciousness during hazing—yet they kept going
This happened at the University of Houston, but the same fraternities operate at colleges near Hardeman County. The same negligence exists at Hardeman County institutions. And we will fight for Hardeman County families with the same fury we’re bringing to this case.
⚖️ Your Legal Rights in Hardeman County
1. Hazing is Illegal in Tennessee
Under Tennessee law, hazing is a Class A misdemeanor if it causes serious bodily injury, and a Class E felony if it causes death. Consent is not a defense—even if your child “agreed” to participate, the law still holds perpetrators accountable.
2. You Can Sue for Damages
Hazing victims in Hardeman County can pursue compensation for:
- Medical bills (hospitalization, therapy, future treatment)
- Pain and suffering (physical and emotional trauma)
- Lost wages (time missed from work or school)
- Punitive damages (to punish egregious conduct)
3. Multiple Defendants Can Be Held Liable
In our current case, we’re suing:
- The local fraternity chapter
- The national fraternity organization
- The university (for failing to protect students)
- Individual members who participated
The same liability applies to Hardeman County cases. If your child was hazed, we’ll identify every responsible party—from the student who struck them to the national organization that failed to supervise.
🏛️ Who We’re Holding Accountable in Hardeman County
1. National Fraternities & Sororities
Pi Kappa Phi, Sigma Alpha Epsilon, Sigma Chi, Kappa Sigma, and other nationals have paid millions in hazing settlements. They have insurance policies and deep pockets—and we know how to pursue them.
2. Local Chapters
The Hardeman County chapter that hazed your child can be sued for negligence, assault, and battery. We’ll identify every member who participated.
3. Universities & Colleges
If a Hardeman County institution knew about hazing and failed to stop it, they share liability. We’re currently suing the University of Houston for owning the fraternity house where our client was tortured. The same applies to Hardeman County schools.
4. Individual Perpetrators
Every student who participated in hazing can be held personally liable. In a recent case, a fraternity president was ordered to pay $6.5 million for his role in a hazing death. We’ll pursue every Hardeman County perpetrator.
💰 What Your Case Could Be Worth
Hazing cases result in multi-million-dollar settlements and verdicts. Here’s what other families have recovered:
| Case | Fraternity | University | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stone Foltz | Pi Kappa Alpha | Bowling Green State | $10.1 million |
| Maxwell Gruver | Phi Delta Theta | Louisiana State | $6.1 million jury verdict |
| Timothy Piazza | Beta Theta Pi | Penn State | $110+ million |
| Andrew Coffey | Pi Kappa Phi | Florida State | Confidential settlement |
Our current case: We’re seeking $10 million for our client’s injuries. The same compensation is available for Hardeman County victims.
📋 What to Do If Your Child Was Hazed in Hardeman County
1. Seek Medical Attention Immediately
- Even if injuries seem minor, get checked by a doctor.
- Rhabdomyolysis (muscle breakdown) and alcohol poisoning can be life-threatening.
- Medical records are critical evidence for your case.
2. Preserve All Evidence
- Take photos of injuries, hazing locations, and any physical evidence.
- Save all communications (texts, GroupMe, Snapchat, Instagram DMs).
- Document witness names—other pledges may have seen what happened.
- Keep medical records and bills.
3. Do NOT Talk to the Fraternity or University Alone
- They will try to minimize your claim or blame your child.
- Do not sign anything without consulting an attorney.
- Do not post on social media—defendants will use it against you.
4. Contact Attorney 911 Immediately
- Call 1-888-ATTY-911 (24/7 for Hardeman County hazing emergencies)
- Email: ralph@atty911.com
- Free consultation—we’ll evaluate your case at no cost.
⏳ Why You Must Act Now
- Tennessee has a 1-year statute of limitations for personal injury claims. Evidence disappears fast—witnesses forget, fraternities destroy records, and your rights expire.
- Insurance companies will lowball you—they’ll offer a quick settlement that doesn’t cover your child’s medical bills or trauma.
- Universities will pressure you to stay quiet—they want to protect their reputation, not your child.
We work on contingency—you pay nothing unless we win. Hardeman County families deserve the same aggressive representation we’re providing in Houston.
🎯 Why Choose Attorney 911 for Your Hardeman County Hazing Case
1. We’re Fighting This Battle Right Now
- We’re currently litigating a $10 million hazing lawsuit against Pi Kappa Phi and the University of Houston.
- We know exactly how these organizations operate—and how to beat them.
2. We’re Former Insurance Defense Attorneys
- Ralph Manginello and Lupe Pena used to defend insurance companies.
- Now we use that insider knowledge to maximize compensation for victims.
- We know their playbook—and we know how to dismantle it.
3. We Have Federal Court Authority
- We’re admitted to U.S. District Court, so we can pursue Hardeman County cases in federal jurisdiction.
- This is critical when suing national fraternities with chapters across multiple states.
4. We Travel to Hardeman County
- We have offices in Houston, Austin, and Beaumont, but we come to Hardeman County for depositions, trials, and client meetings.
- Distance is not a barrier to justice.
5. We Speak Spanish (Se Habla Español)
- Many hazing victims in Hardeman County come from Hispanic families.
- We provide bilingual representation—no language barriers to justice.
6. We Have a Proven Track Record
- $10+ million settlements in personal injury cases
- Wrongful death experience (BP Texas City explosion litigation)
- Multi-million-dollar recoveries for victims of institutional negligence
📢 Hardeman County Families: This Is Your Moment
Hazing has gone on for decades because victims were afraid to speak up. But now, one brave student has stepped forward—and his case is changing everything.
- Pi Kappa Phi closed the UH chapter after our lawsuit was filed.
- The University of Houston admitted the conduct was “deeply disturbing.”
- The media is exposing the truth about hazing culture.
Your Hardeman County case could be next. If your child was hazed, you have the power to:
✅ Hold the perpetrators accountable
✅ Force fraternities to change their culture
✅ Prevent this from happening to another Hardeman County family
🚨 Hardeman County Hazing Victims: Call Now
1-888-ATTY-911 (24/7 for Hardeman County hazing emergencies)
Email: ralph@atty911.com
Free consultation—no upfront cost. We don’t get paid unless you do.
