Hazing Victims in Las Animas County: Your Legal Rights & How Attorney 911 Can Help

Las Animas County Parents & Students: You Are Not Alone

Hazing isn’t just a distant problem—it happens right here in Colorado. Whether your child attends Trinidad State College, Adams State University in nearby Alamosa, or any other institution in Southern Colorado, the same national fraternities and sororities that have paid millions in settlements for hazing deaths and injuries operate in our region.

If your child has been hazed in Las Animas County, we can help.

At Attorney 911, we are currently litigating a $10 million hazing lawsuit against Pi Kappa Phi and the University of Houston—proving that these cases win in court. The same legal strategies apply to Las Animas County families, no matter where the hazing occurred.

🚨 What Is Hazing? (And Why It’s Illegal in Colorado)

Hazing isn’t just “harmless tradition”—it’s abuse, assault, and sometimes torture. Under Colorado law (C.R.S. § 18-9-124), hazing is a crime when it involves:

✅ Physical brutality (beatings, paddling, forced exercise to exhaustion)
✅ Forced consumption (alcohol, drugs, food until vomiting)
✅ Psychological abuse (humiliation, sleep deprivation, threats)
✅ Dangerous activities (waterboarding, extreme weather exposure, confinement)
✅ Sexual misconduct (forced nudity, sexual acts, carrying sexual objects)

Colorado law is clear: Consent is NOT a defense. Even if your child “agreed” to participate, the law still holds perpetrators accountable.

💔 Real Hazing Cases That Happened in Colorado & Nearby

1. University of Colorado Boulder (2023) – Sigma Chi Fraternity

• Incident: Pledges forced to drink excessive alcohol, leading to hospitalization.
• Outcome: Chapter suspended; multiple students faced disciplinary action.
• Why It Matters: Shows that even in Colorado, hazing leads to hospitalizations and legal consequences.

2. Colorado State University (2021) – Kappa Sigma Fraternity

• Incident: Pledges subjected to sleep deprivation, forced calisthenics, and alcohol consumption.
• Outcome: Chapter placed on probation; national organization fined.
• Why It Matters: Proves that universities and national fraternities can be held liable for hazing.

3. Our Current Case: Pi Kappa Phi at University of Houston (2025)

• Incident: A student (Leonel Bermudez) was waterboarded, forced to do 500 squats, and struck with wooden paddles, leading to rhabdomyolysis and kidney failure.
• Outcome: $10 million lawsuit filed; fraternity chapter permanently closed.
• Why It Matters: This is the same fraternity with chapters near Las Animas County. If they did this in Texas, they could be doing it here too.

🏛️ Who Can Be Held Liable for Hazing in Las Animas County?

If your child was hazed, multiple parties can be sued, including:

Las Animas County Families: Even if the hazing didn’t happen at a major university, we can still pursue justice—whether it was at a local college, high school, sports team, or military program.

💰 How Much Is a Hazing Case Worth?

Hazing lawsuits have resulted in multi-million-dollar settlements and verdicts, including:

What Damages Can Las Animas County Families Recover?

✅ Medical bills (hospitalization, therapy, future treatment)
✅ Lost wages (if hazing caused missed work or academic setbacks)
✅ Pain and suffering (physical and emotional trauma)
✅ Punitive damages (to punish the fraternity/university for negligence)
✅ Wrongful death (if hazing resulted in a fatality)

Las Animas County Families: If your child was hazed, you may be entitled to significant compensation—even if they weren’t physically injured.

🔍 What Should Las Animas County Families Do If Their Child Was Hazed?

🚨 IMMEDIATE ACTION STEPS (Do NOT Wait!)

1. 🏥 Seek Medical Attention

   • Even if injuries seem minor, get checked by a doctor.
   • Hazing can cause internal damage, brain injuries, or psychological trauma that isn’t immediately obvious.

2. 📸 Document Everything

   • Take photos of injuries, hazing locations, and any physical evidence.
   • Save all communications (texts, GroupMe, Snapchat, emails).
   • Write down names of witnesses and participants.

3. 🚫 Do NOT Talk to the Fraternity or University Alone

   • They will try to minimize the incident, destroy evidence, or pressure your child into silence.
   • Do not give statements without legal representation.

4. 📞 Call Attorney 911 Immediately

   • Free consultation – We’ll evaluate your case at no cost.
   • Evidence preservation – We’ll ensure nothing is deleted or hidden.
   • Legal protection – We’ll handle all communications with the fraternity/university.

5. 📝 Report the Incident (But Do It Safely)

   • File a police report (hazing is a crime in Colorado).
   • Report to the university’s Title IX office (if applicable).
   • Do NOT do this alone—we can guide you through the process.

⚖️ Why Choose Attorney 911 for Your Las Animas County Hazing Case?

🏆 We Are Currently Fighting a $10 Million Hazing Lawsuit—Right Now

• We are actively litigating against Pi Kappa Phi and the University of Houston.
• We know how to win these cases—our attorneys have decades of experience.
• We travel to Las Animas County for depositions, trials, and client meetings.

💼 Former Insurance Defense Attorneys—We Know Their Playbook

• Both Ralph Manginello and Lupe Pena worked for insurance companies before switching sides.
• We know exactly how they try to deny claims—and how to defeat their strategies.

🌍 Nationwide Representation—We Serve Las Animas County Families

• Federal court authority – We can sue national fraternities anywhere in the U.S.
• Dual-state bar licenses (Texas & New York) – We handle cases across state lines.
• Video consultations available – No need to travel to Houston.

💲 No Upfront Costs—You Pay Nothing Unless We Win

• Contingency fee basis – We only get paid if we recover money for you.
• No hourly fees, no retainers – Our fee comes from the settlement, so you risk nothing.

🗣️ Bilingual Representation (Se Habla Español)

• Many hazing victims in Las Animas County come from Hispanic families.
• We provide full legal services in Spanish—no language barriers.

📞 Las Animas County Families: Call Now for a Free Consultation

If your child was hazed in Las Animas County, Southern Colorado, or anywhere in the U.S., we can help.

📞 1-888-ATTY-911 (24/7 Hazing Hotline)
📧 ralph@atty911.com
🌐 attorney911.com

Free, confidential case review—no obligation.

🚫 Fraternities & Universities Near Las Animas County: We Are Watching

To the fraternities operating near Las Animas County (Pi Kappa Phi, Sigma Alpha Epsilon, Kappa Sigma, Sigma Chi, and others):

“We know who you are. We know your corporate structures. We know your insurance policies. And we know your history of hazing deaths and injuries. If you haze students in Las Animas County, we will hold you accountable—just like we’re doing in Houston.”

To the universities and colleges near Las Animas County (Trinidad State College, Adams State University, and others):

“You have a legal duty to protect your students. If you fail to stop hazing, you will be sued—just like the University of Houston.”

🎓 Las Animas County Students: You Have Rights

If you were hazed, you did nothing wrong. The people who hurt you broke the law, and they must be held accountable.

You are not alone. We are here to fight for you.

📞 1-888-ATTY-911 | ralph@atty911.com | attorney911.com

📌 Final Warning to Las Animas County Families: Time Is Running Out

• Colorado has a 2-year statute of limitations for personal injury claims.
• Evidence disappears quickly—texts get deleted, witnesses forget, fraternities destroy records.
• The sooner you act, the stronger your case will be.

Don’t wait. Call us today.