🚨 Hazing Victims in Harrison County: You Are Not Alone
Harrison County families: If your child has been hazed at a college, university, fraternity, or sorority near Harrison County, Missouri, we can help. Attorney 911 is currently fighting a $10 million hazing lawsuit against Pi Kappa Phi and the University of Houston — and we’re bringing that same fight to Harrison County.
📞 Harrison County Hazing Victims: Call Now for Immediate Help
1-888-ATTY-911
Available 24/7 for Harrison County families
⚠️ This Is Happening in Harrison County Too
The same fraternities that waterboarded a student in Houston have chapters at universities near Harrison County. The same “traditions” that hospitalized our client exist at Harrison County-area schools. The same negligence that failed to protect students in Houston exists at institutions near Harrison County.
Harrison County parents: Your child could be next.
🏢 We Are Fighting This Battle Right Now — And We’ll Fight for Harrison County
The Case That Shows Harrison County What Hazing Really Is
Leonel Bermudez accepted a bid to join Pi Kappa Phi fraternity at the University of Houston. What followed was weeks of systematic abuse that hospitalized him for three nights and four days with severe rhabdomyolysis and acute kidney failure.
What happened to him:
- Waterboarded with a garden hose — simulated drowning
- Forced to do 500 squats and 100 pushups until he couldn’t stand
- Struck with wooden paddles
- Forced to eat until vomiting, then forced to continue exercising
- Another pledge lost consciousness during hazing — they kept going
- He crawled up the stairs when he got home — couldn’t move the next day
- His mother rushed him to the hospital — brown urine, kidney failure
This didn’t happen in some distant state. This happened in the heart of America. And it’s happening at universities near Harrison County.
💔 Harrison County Families: This Could Be Your Child
The same fraternities that did this to Leonel Bermudez operate near Harrison County:
- Pi Kappa Phi — The fraternity that waterboarded our client
- Sigma Alpha Epsilon (SAE) — Paid $1 million in Texas hazing case
- Pi Kappa Alpha (Pike) — Involved in multiple hazing deaths
- Beta Theta Pi — Paid $110 million after Timothy Piazza’s death
- Phi Delta Theta — $6.1 million jury verdict after Max Gruver’s death
These organizations have chapters at universities near Harrison County. They have the same “traditions.” They have the same hazing culture.
And they will do it again — unless Harrison County families stand up.
⚖️ Harrison County Hazing Victims Have Legal Rights
What Harrison County Families Can Do:
- Get medical attention immediately — document everything
- Preserve all evidence — texts, photos, videos, witness names
- Do NOT talk to the fraternity, sorority, or university without legal counsel
- Do NOT post on social media about the incident
- Call Attorney 911 immediately — 1-888-ATTY-911
Harrison County families: You have legal rights. You can sue for:
- Medical expenses
- Pain and suffering
- Emotional distress
- Punitive damages
- And more
In Texas, consent is NOT a defense to hazing. Even if your child “agreed” to participate, the law says that doesn’t matter.
🔥 Why Harrison County Families Choose Attorney 911
1. We Are Fighting This Fight Right Now
We are currently litigating a $10 million hazing lawsuit against Pi Kappa Phi and the University of Houston. This isn’t theoretical — we’re in the battle RIGHT NOW. Harrison County families get the same aggressive representation.
2. We Know How to Win Against Powerful Institutions
We took on BP after the Texas City explosion — one of the largest industrial disasters in U.S. history. We know how to fight powerful defendants. Universities and national fraternities don’t scare us.
3. Former Insurance Defense Attorneys — We Know Their Playbook
Both Ralph Manginello and Lupe Pena worked for insurance companies before switching sides. We know how they think. We know how they try to minimize claims. We know how to dismantle their defenses.
4. Federal Court Authority — We Can Pursue Harrison County Cases Anywhere
We’re admitted to U.S. District Court, Southern District of Texas. We can pursue Harrison County hazing cases in federal court, no matter where the incident occurred.
5. Dual-State Bar Admission — Texas AND New York
This gives us strategic advantage when suing national fraternities and sororities headquartered outside Texas.
6. We Will Travel to Harrison County
For depositions, trials, and client meetings — we come to Harrison County. Distance is not a barrier to justice.
7. Se Habla Español
Harrison County Spanish-speaking families are welcome. We provide comprehensive legal services in Spanish.
8. Contingency Fee — $0 Upfront for Harrison County Families
We don’t get paid unless you get paid. Harrison County families pay nothing upfront. We take the risk so you can seek justice.
📚 Harrison County Parents: What You Need to Know About Hazing
The Truth About “Tradition”
Hazing is not:
- “Building brotherhood”
- “Team bonding”
- “Paying your dues”
- “Just part of the process”
Hazing is:
- Assault
- Battery
- Torture
- Reckless endangerment
- Sometimes manslaughter
- Sometimes murder
Waterboarding is torture. When the U.S. government did it to enemy combatants, it sparked international condemnation. Pi Kappa Phi did it to a college student trying to make friends.
The Medical Reality
Hazing can cause:
- Rhabdomyolysis (muscle breakdown) — as seen in our case
- Acute kidney failure — as seen in our case
- Alcohol poisoning — common in forced drinking hazing
- Traumatic brain injury — from beatings or falls
- Hypothermia or hyperthermia — from exposure
- Cardiac arrest — from extreme physical exertion
- PTSD, anxiety, depression — long-term psychological damage
- Death
Our client spent four days in the hospital with kidney failure because of what they did to him. This is not “harmless fun.” This is life-threatening abuse.
The Institutional Failure
Universities and national organizations know hazing happens. They have the power to stop it. They choose not to — until someone gets hospitalized or dies.
At University of Houston:
- A student was hospitalized from hazing in 2017 (Pi Kappa Alpha)
- They had 8 years to implement real oversight
- In 2025, Leonel Bermudez was hospitalized from hazing at a different fraternity (Pi Kappa Phi)
- Same university. Same failure. 8 years apart.
Pi Kappa Phi National:
- Andrew Coffey died from hazing at their FSU chapter in 2017
- They had 8 years to fix their culture
- In 2025, Leonel Bermudez was hospitalized from hazing at their UH chapter
- Same fraternity. Same negligence. 8 years apart.
Harrison County institutions are no different. They know. They choose not to act. They wait until it’s too late.
🏛️ Who Is Liable for Harrison County Hazing?
1. The Local Chapter
The fraternity or sorority chapter that directly organized and conducted the hazing.
2. The National Organization
The national fraternity or sorority that failed to supervise the local chapter despite knowledge of hazing risks.
3. The University or College
The institution that had the power to regulate Greek life and failed to protect students.
4. Individual Members
Every person who participated in or facilitated the hazing.
5. Chapter Officers
Leaders who directed or allowed the hazing.
6. Housing Corporations
Entities that own or control properties where hazing occurred.
7. Alumni
Former members who hosted or allowed hazing at their homes.
Harrison County families: This is not just about suing broke college students. This is about holding institutions accountable.
💰 What Harrison County Hazing Victims Can Recover
Economic Damages:
- Medical bills (past, present, future)
- Lost wages
- Future lost earning capacity
- Rehabilitation costs
- Educational disruption costs
Non-Economic Damages:
- Physical pain and suffering
- Mental anguish
- Emotional distress
- Loss of enjoyment of life
- Disfigurement
Punitive Damages:
- To punish egregious conduct
- To send a message that hazing will not be tolerated
Precedent cases show hazing lawsuits can recover:
- $6.1 million jury verdict (Maxwell Gruver case)
- $10.1 million settlement (Stone Foltz case)
- $110+ million settlement (Timothy Piazza case)
Our $10 million demand for Leonel Bermudez is in line with these precedents.
📋 Harrison County Families: What to Do If Your Child Is Hazed
Step 1: Ensure Safety
Remove your child from the dangerous situation immediately.
Step 2: Seek Medical Attention
Even if injuries seem minor, get checked by a doctor. Some injuries (like rhabdomyolysis) may not be immediately apparent.
Step 3: Document Everything
- Medical records — hospital visits, doctor notes, therapy records
- Photos/videos — injuries, hazing locations, items used
- Communications — texts, GroupMe, Snapchat, Instagram DMs, emails
- Witness information — names and contact info of other victims or bystanders
- Financial records — medical bills, lost wages, tuition costs
Step 4: Do NOT Talk to the Organization
- Do not give statements to the fraternity, sorority, or university without legal counsel
- Do not sign anything from the organization
- Do not accept settlement offers without consulting an attorney
Step 5: Do NOT Post on Social Media
- Anything you post can be used against you
- Do not post about the incident
- Do not post about being “fine” or “doing okay”
- Do not engage with Greek life members online
Step 6: Contact Attorney 911 Immediately
Call 1-888-ATTY-911 — available 24/7 for Harrison County families
We will:
- Protect your rights
- Preserve evidence
- Handle all communications with defendants
- Build your case
- Fight for maximum compensation
🎯 Our Message to Harrison County Fraternities and Sororities
To the fraternities and sororities operating near Harrison County:
We are watching. The same legal strategies that secured $10+ million verdicts nationwide apply to your chapter.
Pi Kappa Phi, Sigma Alpha Epsilon, Pi Kappa Alpha, Phi Delta Theta, Beta Theta Pi — if your chapter operates near Harrison County, know that Attorney 911 represents hazing victims across America.
Every national fraternity with chapters near Harrison County should review their hazing policies immediately. We have proven these cases can be won.
Universities near Harrison County:
The same institutional negligence that made University of Houston a defendant exists at your campus. Act now — or face the same accountability.
To Greek life leadership at Harrison County institutions:
The Bermudez case is a warning. Clean up your chapters before we clean them out in court.
🏆 Harrison County Families: We Will Fight for You
This is personal for us. We’ve seen what fraternities do to kids. We’re fighting it in court right now. We see your child as a person — not a paycheck. And we will fight hard for Harrison County families, because we truly care.
Harrison County hazing victims: You don’t have to suffer in silence. You don’t have to be afraid. We are here to help.
📞 Harrison County Hazing Victims: Call Now
1-888-ATTY-911
Available 24/7 for Harrison County families
Email: ralph@atty911.com
Website: attorney911.com
We serve Harrison County and all of Missouri. Distance is not a barrier to justice.
