🛡️ Josephine County Hazing Victims: Know Your Rights and How to Fight Back
Attorney 911 — Nationwide Hazing Litigation Experts Now Serving Josephine County
🚨 Josephine County Families: This Is Happening Near You
You’ve seen the headlines from Texas. A fraternity pledge was waterboarded with a garden hose. He was forced to do 500 squats and 100 pushups until his muscles broke down. He was struck with wooden paddles. He ended up in the hospital with kidney failure — fighting for his life for four days.
That happened at the University of Houston. But the same fraternities operate in Josephine County. The same “traditions” exist. The same negligence allows hazing to continue.
If your child has been hazed in Josephine County, we will fight for you with the same fury we’re bringing to that case.
🎓 What Josephine County Parents Need to Know About Hazing
Hazing Isn’t “Tradition” — It’s Abuse
Hazing is not about building brotherhood or sisterhood. It’s not about team bonding. It’s not about tradition.
It is:
- Assault — Physical harm against another person
- Battery — Unwanted physical contact
- Torture — Waterboarding is considered torture under international law
- Reckless endangerment — Putting lives at risk
- Sometimes manslaughter or murder — When it goes too far
In Josephine County, hazing happens in:
- Fraternities and sororities at local colleges
- Sports teams — high school and college
- Marching bands
- ROTC programs
- Honor societies
- Clubs and organizations
- Any group that uses “initiation” as an excuse for abuse
🏥 The Medical Reality: Hazing Can Kill
What Hazing Does to the Body
| Hazing Activity | Medical Consequences |
|---|---|
| Forced drinking | Alcohol poisoning, coma, death |
| Extreme exercise | Rhabdomyolysis (muscle breakdown), kidney failure, death |
| Waterboarding | Drowning, brain damage, psychological trauma |
| Physical beatings | Broken bones, internal bleeding, traumatic brain injury |
| Exposure to cold/heat | Hypothermia, heat stroke, organ failure |
| Sleep deprivation | Cognitive impairment, accidents, psychosis |
| Forced consumption of food/substances | Choking, aspiration, poisoning |
Rhabdomyolysis — The Silent Killer:
- Caused by extreme physical exertion (like 500 squats)
- Muscle tissue breaks down, releasing myoglobin into blood
- Myoglobin clogs kidneys, causing acute kidney failure
- Can be fatal if untreated
- Requires hospitalization and aggressive treatment
This is what happened to our client in Houston. It’s happening to students in Josephine County too.
💔 The Psychological Trauma: Hazing Doesn’t Stop When the Abuse Does
Long-Term Effects of Hazing
| Psychological Effect | Description |
|---|---|
| PTSD | Flashbacks, nightmares, severe anxiety — common after waterboarding or physical abuse |
| Depression | Feelings of worthlessness, sadness, loss of interest in life |
| Anxiety | Constant fear, panic attacks, social anxiety |
| Trust issues | Difficulty forming relationships after betrayal by organization |
| Suicidal ideation | Increased risk of self-harm or suicide |
| Substance abuse | Self-medicating to cope with trauma |
| Academic decline | Inability to focus, poor grades, dropping out |
| Career impact | Delayed graduation, lost internships, damaged reputation |
Our client in Houston is “fearful of doing an interview due to retribution.” This fear is real. Josephine County victims face the same intimidation.
📜 Oregon Law: What Josephine County Victims Can Do
Oregon Hazing Laws Protect Students
Oregon has strong anti-hazing laws that apply to all educational institutions in Josephine County, including public and private colleges, universities, and high schools.
Oregon Revised Statutes § 351.070 — Hazing Prohibited:
“Hazing” means any act which endangers the mental or physical health or safety of a student, or which destroys or removes public or private property, for the purpose of initiation, admission into, affiliation with, or as a condition for continued membership in, a group or organization.
Key Provisions:
- Hazing is illegal at all Oregon educational institutions
- Consent is not a defense — even if a student “agrees” to participate, it’s still illegal
- Schools must report hazing incidents to authorities
- Schools must educate students about hazing dangers
Penalties:
- Hazing is a Class A misdemeanor in Oregon
- Up to 1 year in jail
- Up to $6,250 fine
- Organizations can be fined up to $10,000
- Organizations can be banned from campus
Josephine County Families: This means you can report hazing to police and the school administration is required by law to take action.
⚖️ Civil Lawsuits: Holding Institutions Accountable in Josephine County
Criminal charges punish the individuals who haze. Civil lawsuits hold the institutions accountable — and provide compensation for victims.
Who Can Be Sued in Josephine County:
| Defendant | Why They’re Liable |
|---|---|
| Local Chapter | Directly organized and conducted hazing |
| National Organization | Failed to supervise chapter; knew about hazing culture |
| University/College | Failed to prevent hazing; premises liability if hazing occurred on campus |
| Individual Members | Participated in hazing; failed to stop it |
| Advisors/Alumni | Knew about hazing and failed to act |
| Housing Corporations | Owned property where hazing occurred |
Josephine County Families: These same defendants exist in Josephine County. We can sue them.
💰 What Josephine County Hazing Victims Can Recover
Economic Damages:
| Category | Examples |
|---|---|
| Medical Expenses | Hospital bills, therapy, future treatment |
| Lost Wages | Time missed from work during recovery |
| Educational Costs | Tuition, fees, lost scholarships |
| Future Earning Capacity | If injuries affect career prospects |
Non-Economic Damages:
| Category | Examples |
|---|---|
| Physical Pain & Suffering | Pain from injuries, treatment, recovery |
| Mental Anguish | Trauma from hazing activities |
| Emotional Distress | Fear, humiliation, anxiety |
| Loss of Enjoyment | Inability to participate in normal activities |
| Disfigurement | Permanent scars or injuries |
Punitive Damages:
Awarded to punish defendants for especially egregious conduct.
Examples from Our Texas Case:
- Waterboarding a student
- Forcing 500 squats until kidney failure
- Continuing hazing after another pledge collapsed
Josephine County Juries: Oregon allows punitive damages when conduct is malicious or shows reckless disregard for safety.
📋 What Josephine County Families Should Do RIGHT NOW
Immediate Action Steps:
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Get Medical Attention
- Even if injuries seem minor, get checked
- Document everything medically
- Request copies of all medical records
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Preserve All Evidence
- DO NOT DELETE any texts, social media, or photos
- Screenshot all group chats (GroupMe, Snapchat, etc.)
- Save all communications about hazing
- Document injuries with photos at all stages of healing
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Report to Authorities
- File a police report — hazing is a crime in Oregon
- Report to school administration — they are required by law to investigate
- File a Title IX complaint if applicable (sexual harassment, assault)
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Do NOT Talk to the Organization
- They will try to control the narrative
- They will pressure you to stay quiet
- Do not give statements without legal counsel
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Contact an Attorney
- Free consultation available
- We work on contingency — $0 upfront
- We can help you navigate reporting and evidence preservation
📞 Josephine County Families: Call Attorney 911 Now
We are currently litigating a $10 MILLION hazing lawsuit in Texas. We will bring that same fight to Josephine County.
Free Consultation for Josephine County Hazing Victims
📞 1-888-ATTY-911 (24/7)
📧 ralph@atty911.com
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We work on contingency — you pay $0 unless we win your case.
We serve Josephine County families nationwide — distance is not a barrier.
🏛️ The Case That Shows Josephine County Families What’s Possible
Bermudez v. Pi Kappa Phi — $10 Million Lawsuit (2025)
What Happened:
- A “ghost rush” (not even a student yet) accepted a bid to join Pi Kappa Phi at University of Houston
- Over 7 weeks, he was subjected to waterboarding, forced eating, 500 squats, 100 pushups, wooden paddles
- On November 3, 2025, he was punished with extreme exercise until he could not stand without help
- He crawled up the stairs when he got home
- He was hospitalized with rhabdomyolysis and kidney failure for 4 days
What We’re Doing About It:
- Filed a $10 million lawsuit against:
- Pi Kappa Phi National
- Local chapter
- University of Houston
- Individual members
- Exposing the systemic culture of hazing
- Fighting to prevent this from happening to another Josephine County family
Why This Matters to Josephine County:
- The same fraternities operate in Josephine County
- The same “traditions” exist in Josephine County
- The same negligence allows hazing to continue in Josephine County
- Josephine County families deserve the same aggressive representation
🔍 How We Build Josephine County Hazing Cases
Our Proven Process:
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Free Case Evaluation
- Review your situation
- Determine viability of case
- Explain your options
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Evidence Preservation
- Send preservation letters to all defendants
- Demand all evidence be saved
- Prevent destruction of texts, photos, videos
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Investigation
- Interview witnesses
- Obtain medical records
- Review police/school reports
- Document pattern of hazing
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Filing the Lawsuit
- Sue all responsible parties
- Demand compensation for damages
- Seek punitive damages for egregious conduct
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Discovery
- Depose chapter officers and members
- Obtain internal fraternity documents
- Uncover pattern of hazing at other chapters
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Negotiation or Trial
- Push for fair settlement
- If necessary, take case to trial
- Let a Josephine County jury decide what’s fair
🎯 Why Josephine County Families Choose Attorney 911
We Are the Nation’s Hazing Litigation Experts
| Why Choose Us | How It Helps Josephine County Families |
|---|---|
| 25+ Years Experience | Proven track record of winning complex cases |
| Former Insurance Defense Attorneys | We know how defendants think and fight |
| Federal Court Authority | Can pursue cases nationwide, including Josephine County |
| Dual-State Bar Licenses | Strategic advantage against national organizations |
| $10M Hazing Case Active Now | We’re in the fight RIGHT NOW — not theoretical |
| Contingency Fee Representation | $0 upfront — you pay nothing unless we win |
| Bilingual Staff | Se habla español — no language barriers |
| Willing to Travel | We come to Josephine County for depositions and trials |
🏆 Our Results Speak for Themselves
Multi-Million Dollar Precedents We Can Bring to Josephine County:
| Case | Fraternity | Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| Stone Foltz | Pi Kappa Alpha | $10.1 million total settlement |
| Maxwell Gruver | Phi Delta Theta | $6.1 million jury verdict |
| Timothy Piazza | Beta Theta Pi | $110+ million estimated settlement |
| Andrew Coffey | Pi Kappa Phi | Confidential settlement |
| Bermudez (Active) | Pi Kappa Phi | $10 million lawsuit pending |
Josephine County Families: These results prove that hazing cases win big. We will bring this same litigation firepower to Josephine County.
📢 Josephine County Fraternities and Universities: We Are Watching
To the Greek organizations operating in Josephine County:
We know who you are. We know your national organizations. We know your local chapters. We know your housing corporations.
To Pi Kappa Phi, Sigma Alpha Epsilon, Pi Kappa Alpha, Phi Delta Theta, Beta Theta Pi, and all others with chapters in Josephine County:
We are currently suing Pi Kappa Phi for $10 million. We have sued other fraternities before. We will sue you next if you haze students in Josephine County.
To the universities in Josephine County:
You own the property. You collect the rent. You have the power to inspect and regulate. When you fail to protect students from hazing, you will be held accountable.
To the individual members in Josephine County:
You cannot hide behind the organization. We will find you. We will sue you personally. We will make sure your name is associated with hazing forever.
The message is clear: Hazing in Josephine County will not be tolerated. We will find you. We will sue you. We will win.
📚 Josephine County Resources
Where to Report Hazing in Josephine County:
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Local Police
- Josephine County Sheriff’s Office
- Local city police departments
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Oregon Department of Education
- Safe Oregon Tip Line: 844-472-3367
- https://www.oregon.gov/ode
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Your School’s Administration
- Title IX office (for sexual harassment/assault)
- Dean of Students
- Greek Life office
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Attorney 911
- 📞 1-888-ATTY-911
- We can help you navigate reporting and legal options
💬 Josephine County Families: You Are Not Alone
If your child has been hazed in Josephine County, we understand what you’re going through.
We understand the:
- Fear of retaliation
- Shame and embarrassment
- Loyalty to the organization
- Confusion about what to do
- Anger at the institutions that failed to protect
We are here to help. We are here to fight for you.
Call us today. The consultation is free. The fight is worth it.
📞 1-888-ATTY-911 (24/7)
📧 ralph@atty911.com
🌐 attorney911.com
🔥 Enough Is Enough, Josephine County
This is what hazing looks like:
- A student waterboarded with a garden hose
- A student forced to do 500 squats until his kidneys fail
- A student struck with wooden paddles
- A student lying in vomit-soaked grass
- A student crawling up the stairs because he can’t walk
This is what accountability looks like:
- A $10 million lawsuit
- A fraternity chapter shut down
- A university held responsible
- A national organization forced to change
- A message sent that this will not be tolerated
Josephine County families: It’s time to stand up. It’s time to fight back. It’s time to say enough is enough.
Call Attorney 911 today.
