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February 21, 2026 14 min read
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Idaho Hazing Lawyer – Fraternity & Sorority Abuse Attorney

Serving Idaho Families from Houston, Austin & Beaumont – Nationwide Representation

🚨 Idaho Families: Hazing Is Happening at Your Universities – And It’s Time to Fight Back

If your child has been hazed at a fraternity, sorority, sports team, marching band, or any student organization in Idaho, you are not alone. Hazing is not tradition. It’s not bonding. It’s abuse – and it’s illegal.

At Attorney 911, we are currently litigating a $10 million hazing lawsuit against Pi Kappa Phi and the University of Houston after a student was hospitalized with kidney failure from extreme hazing, including waterboarding, forced exercise until collapse, and physical beatings. This same abuse happens at Idaho universities – and we will fight for Idaho families with the same aggression.

We serve hazing victims in Idaho and nationwide. While based in Texas, our federal court authority, dual-state bar admission, and willingness to travel mean distance is not a barrier to justice. If your child has been hazed in Idaho, call us now: 1-888-ATTY-911.

🔍 What Idaho Parents Need to Know About Hazing

Hazing Is Not Just “Harmless Fun” – It’s Dangerous, Illegal, and Often Criminal

Hazing in Idaho can include:
Physical abuse – beatings, paddling, forced exercise until collapse
Forced consumption – alcohol, food, or non-food items until vomiting
Waterboarding/simulated drowning – torture disguised as “tradition”
Sleep deprivation – late-night activities, forced driving for members
Psychological torture – humiliation, threats, sexual degradation
Extreme weather exposure – forced to strip in cold or endure heat exhaustion

The consequences can be deadly:

  • Rhabdomyolysis (muscle breakdown leading to kidney failure)
  • Alcohol poisoning (leading to coma or death)
  • Traumatic brain injury (from beatings or falls)
  • PTSD, anxiety, depression (long-term psychological damage)
  • Death (hazing has killed students in Idaho and nationwide)

Idaho universities with Greek life – including fraternities and sororities – have the same hazing culture we’re fighting in Texas. If your child has been hazed at University of Idaho, Boise State, Idaho State, or any other Idaho institution, we can help.

💰 Why Idaho Hazing Victims Deserve Compensation

Hazing causes real harm – and Idaho victims deserve real justice. In our current case, we’re seeking $10 million for a student hospitalized with kidney failure from fraternity abuse. Idaho victims can recover compensation for:

Type of Damage Examples Potential Compensation
Medical Expenses Hospital bills, ER visits, therapy, future treatment $50,000 – $500,000+
Pain & Suffering Physical pain, emotional trauma, PTSD $100,000 – $3,000,000+
Lost Wages Missed work, lost internships, career impact $10,000 – $100,000+
Educational Disruption Failed classes, delayed graduation, lost scholarships $20,000 – $200,000+
Punitive Damages Punishment for egregious misconduct (e.g., waterboarding) $500,000 – $5,000,000+

Total potential recovery for Idaho hazing victims: $1,000,000 – $10,000,000+

We work on contingency – Idaho families pay $0 upfront. We only get paid if we win your case.

⚖️ Who Is Liable for Hazing in Idaho?

When hazing happens, everyone involved can be held accountable, including:

Defendant Why They’re Liable Idaho Application
Local Chapter Directly organized and conducted hazing Fraternities/sororities at University of Idaho, Boise State, Idaho State
National Organization Failed to supervise chapters despite knowing about hazing Pi Kappa Phi, Sigma Alpha Epsilon, Kappa Sigma, etc. – same nationals operate in Idaho
University Failed to protect students despite knowing hazing occurs University of Idaho, Boise State, Idaho State – all have duty to monitor Greek life
Individual Members Participated in or allowed hazing Chapter officers, pledgemasters, active members
Alumni/Property Owners Allowed hazing at their homes Premises liability for off-campus hazing locations
Insurance Companies Provide coverage for institutions and individuals Deep pockets for settlements

In our current case, we’re suing:
Pi Kappa Phi National (failed to stop hazing despite prior deaths)
University of Houston (owned the fraternity house where torture occurred)
Individual members (participated in or allowed abuse)
Former members & their spouses (hosted hazing at their home)

The same legal strategy applies to Idaho cases.

🏛️ Idaho Hazing Laws – What You Need to Know

Idaho has specific laws against hazing, and consent is not a defense. Even if your child “agreed” to participate, the law still protects them.

Idaho Code § 18-917 – Hazing Prohibited

“Hazing” means any activity expected of someone joining or participating in a group that humiliates, degrades, abuses, or endangers them, regardless of the person’s willingness to participate.

Penalties in Idaho:

  • Misdemeanor – Up to 6 months in jail and $1,000 fine
  • Felony – If hazing causes serious bodily injury or death, up to 5 years in prison

Civil Liability in Idaho:

  • Victims can sue for medical bills, pain and suffering, and punitive damages
  • Universities can be held liable for failing to protect students
  • National fraternities/sororities can be sued for negligent supervision

Idaho universities know hazing happens – and they have a duty to stop it. If they fail, they can be held accountable in court.

📋 What to Do If Your Child Is Hazed in Idaho

If your child has been hazed in Idaho, time is critical. Evidence disappears, witnesses forget, and legal deadlines approach. Follow these steps immediately:

1. Seek Medical Attention

  • Even if injuries seem minor, get medical documentation
  • Rhabdomyolysis, concussions, and internal injuries may not appear immediately
  • Medical records are crucial evidence

2. Preserve All Evidence

  • Take photos/videos of injuries, hazing locations, and any physical evidence
  • Save all communications – texts, GroupMe, Snapchat, Instagram DMs, emails
  • Write down everything – dates, times, what happened, who was involved
  • Get witness contact info – other pledges, bystanders, anyone who saw what happened

3. Do NOT Confront the Organization Alone

  • Do not talk to fraternity/sorority leaders without a lawyer
  • Do not sign anything from the organization or university
  • Do not post on social media about the incident

4. Report to Authorities

  • File a police report (hazing is a crime in Idaho)
  • Report to the university (Title IX office, student affairs)
  • Report to the national organization (if applicable)

5. Contact an Idaho Hazing Lawyer Immediately

  • Call Attorney 911: 1-888-ATTY-911
  • We offer free consultations – no obligation
  • We work on contingency – you pay nothing unless we win
  • We travel to Idaho for depositions, meetings, and trials

The sooner you act, the stronger your case will be.

🎯 Why Idaho Families Choose Attorney 911

✅ We Are Fighting This Battle Right Now – And Winning

  • Currently litigating a $10 million hazing lawsuit against Pi Kappa Phi and University of Houston
  • Our client was waterboarded, forced to do 500 squats, and hospitalized with kidney failure
  • Same fraternities operate at Idaho universities – we know how to fight them

✅ Nationwide Experience – Local Idaho Commitment

  • Based in Houston, Austin & Beaumont, but serve hazing victims nationwide
  • Federal court authority – can pursue Idaho cases in federal jurisdiction
  • Dual-state bar admission (Texas & New York) – strategic advantage against national organizations
  • We travel to Idaho for depositions, trials, and client meetings

✅ 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 try to deny claims and minimize payouts
  • We use their own tactics against them to maximize your compensation

✅ Aggressive, Compassionate Representation for Idaho Families

  • We see your child as a person – not a paycheck
  • We fight hard because we care – hazing destroys lives, and we want to stop it
  • We keep you informed every step of the way – no surprises, no confusion

✅ Se Habla Español – Serving Idaho’s Hispanic Families

  • Bilingual staff – we speak Spanish fluently
  • No language barriers – we ensure you understand your rights
  • Cultural sensitivity – we understand the unique pressures Idaho Hispanic students face

🏆 Our Experience – Proven Results for Hazing Victims

🔥 Current Case: $10 Million Hazing Lawsuit (2025)

  • Victim: Leonel Bermudez (University of Houston Pi Kappa Phi pledge)
  • Hazing: Waterboarding, 500 squats, wooden paddles, forced eating until vomiting
  • Injury: Rhabdomyolysis, kidney failure, 4-day hospitalization
  • Defendants: Pi Kappa Phi National, UH, individual members
  • Status: Lawsuit filed; fraternity chapter permanently closed

💰 Precedent Cases – Multi-Million Dollar Results

Case University Fraternity Outcome Amount
Stone Foltz Bowling Green State Pi Kappa Alpha Settlement $10.1M+
Maxwell Gruver LSU Phi Delta Theta Jury Verdict $6.1M
Timothy Piazza Penn State Beta Theta Pi Settlement $110M+
Andrew Coffey Florida State Pi Kappa Phi Settlement Confidential (major)

These same results are possible for Idaho hazing victims.

📞 Idaho Hazing Victims – Call Now for a Free Consultation

If your child has been hazed in Idaho, you need an experienced hazing lawyer on your side. The fraternity, sorority, and university will have teams of lawyers fighting to minimize your claim. You need a fighter who knows how to win.

📍 How We Serve Idaho Families:

Free consultation – no obligation
Contingency fee – you pay $0 upfront; we only get paid if we win
Video consultations – meet with us remotely
Travel to Idaho – for depositions, trials, and client meetings
24/7 availability – hazing doesn’t wait, and neither do we

🚨 Immediate Action Required:

  • Evidence disappears quickly – preserve it now
  • Witnesses forget details – document everything
  • Legal deadlines approach – Idaho has a 2-year statute of limitations

Call Attorney 911 now: 1-888-ATTY-911

Email: ralph@atty911.com

Website: attorney911.com

🎓 Idaho Universities & Greek Organizations on Notice

To the fraternities and sororities operating at University of Idaho, Boise State, Idaho State, and other Idaho institutions:

We are watching. We are coming for you.

If your chapter hazes students in Idaho, we will hold you accountable. The same legal strategies that secured $10 million verdicts nationwide apply to your Idaho chapter.

Pi Kappa Phi, Sigma Alpha Epsilon, Kappa Sigma, Phi Delta Theta, Sigma Chi, Beta Theta Pi – if you have a chapter in Idaho, know this:

  • We are currently suing Pi Kappa Phi for $10 million
  • We have proven these cases can be won
  • We will pursue every liable party – your national organization, your chapter, your members
  • We will travel to Idaho to fight for victims

Universities in Idaho: The same institutional negligence that made University of Houston a defendant exists at your campus. If you fail to protect students from hazing, you will face the same accountability.

To Greek life leadership in Idaho: The Bermudez case is a warning. Clean up your chapters before we clean them out in court.

📢 Idaho Parents: Your Child Deserves Justice

You sent your child to college expecting them to be safe, respected, and valued. Instead, they were tortured, humiliated, and traumatized – all in the name of “tradition.”

This is not okay. This is not acceptable. This must stop.

At Attorney 911, we believe that one brave victim can save countless others. By standing up, you’re not just fighting for your child – you’re protecting every student who comes after them.

Idaho families: We are here for you. We will fight for you. And we will win for you.

Call now: 1-888-ATTY-911

Enough is enough.

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