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February 21, 2026 33 min read
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Attorney 911: Hazing Victim Legal Representation for the Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region

πŸ›‘οΈ Protecting Students and Families from Fraternity and Sorority Abuse

If your child has been hazed at a college or university in the Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region, you are not alone. The same dangerous “traditions” that hospitalized a University of Houston student with kidney failure happen right here in our community. Attorney 911 is fighting this battle nationwide β€” and we will fight for your family too.

We are currently litigating a $10 million lawsuit against Pi Kappa Phi and the University of Houston for hazing that left a student with severe rhabdomyolysis and kidney failure. The same fraternities operate at institutions across the Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region. The same negligence exists here. And we will hold them accountable.

πŸ“ž Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region Families: Call Now for Immediate Help

24/7 Legal Emergency Hotline: 1-888-ATTY-911
Email: ralph@atty911.com
Free Consultation β€” No Upfront Cost

🚨 The Hazing Crisis in the Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region

What Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region Families Need to Know

Hazing is not just “boys being boys” or “harmless tradition.” It is assault. It is battery. It is torture. And it happens right here in the Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region.

The same national fraternities that have paid millions in hazing settlements nationwide operate at universities throughout the Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region. The same “traditions” that hospitalized our client with kidney failure exist in Greek organizations here.

Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region parents send their children to college expecting them to be safe. That trust is being betrayed.

The Reality of Hazing in the Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region

  • 55% of students in Greek organizations experience hazing
  • 40% of student athletes report being hazed
  • Since 2000, at least one hazing death has occurred every year in the United States
  • 95% of hazing victims do not report it β€” often due to fear, shame, or loyalty to the organization
  • Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region universities are not immune β€” the same fraternities with chapters here have been involved in hazing deaths and lawsuits nationwide

The institutions that should protect our children β€” universities and national Greek organizations β€” too often choose reputation over safety. They choose tradition over humanity. They choose silence over accountability.

What Hazing Looks Like in the Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region

Based on our current case and nationwide patterns, hazing in the Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region can include:

Category Examples
Physical Abuse Beatings, paddling, forced exercise to exhaustion, extreme calisthenics
Forced Consumption Alcohol (binge drinking, chugging), food (eating until vomiting), non-food substances
Sleep Deprivation Forced late-night activities, disrupted sleep schedules, exhaustion
Psychological Torture Humiliation, degradation, verbal abuse, isolation, threats
Sexual Abuse Forced nudity, sexual acts, carrying sexual objects, sexual assault
Waterboarding/Drowning Simulated drowning, water torture, held underwater
Exposure Cold weather exposure, heat exposure, confined spaces
Servitude Forced cleaning, driving members, running errands, personal service

This is not tradition. This is not bonding. This is abuse.

⚠️ The Landmark Case: What Happened at University of Houston Could Happen Here

This Is What Hazing Looks Like β€” And It’s Happening in the Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region Too

Case: Bermudez v. Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity, Inc., et al.
Filed: November 21, 2025
Damages Sought: $10 million
Attorneys: Ralph Manginello and Lupe Pena β€” Attorney 911

What Happened:

Leonel Bermudez, a prospective student not yet enrolled at the University of Houston, accepted a bid to join Pi Kappa Phi fraternity in September 2025. What followed was weeks of systematic abuse, torture, and hazing that hospitalized him for three nights and four days with severe rhabdomyolysis and acute kidney failure.

The Hazing Activities:

  • Waterboarding with a garden hose β€” simulated drowning while doing calisthenics
  • Extreme physical punishment β€” 100+ pushups, 500 squats, bear crawls, “suicides,” 100-yard crawls
  • Forced eating until vomiting β€” large amounts of milk, hot dogs, and peppercorns consumed until vomiting, then forced to continue running
  • Wooden paddles β€” being struck with wooden paddles
  • Psychological torture β€” forced to carry a fanny pack with sexual objects, hog-tying of another pledge for over an hour
  • Sleep deprivation β€” forced to drive fraternity members during early morning hours
  • Threats of expulsion β€” threatened with immediate expulsion if he stopped any activity

The Medical Consequences:

After being forced to perform extreme physical exercise on November 3, 2025, Leonel Bermudez:

  • Could not stand without help
  • Crawled up the stairs when he got home
  • Was “really sore and couldn’t really move” the next day
  • Got worse each day
  • Was rushed to the hospital on November 6 with brown urine (sign of muscle breakdown)
  • Was diagnosed with severe rhabdomyolysis and acute kidney failure
  • Was hospitalized for three nights and four days

The Institutional Response:

  • Pi Kappa Phi National closed the chapter on November 14, 2025 β€” 7 days before the lawsuit was filed
  • University of Houston called the conduct “deeply disturbing”
  • Pi Kappa Phi National admitted to “violations of the Fraternity’s risk management policy”
  • Both entities are now defendants in a $10 million lawsuit

Why This Matters to Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region Families

This didn’t just happen in Houston. This happens in the Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region too.

  • The same national fraternities operate here β€” Pi Kappa Phi, Sigma Alpha Epsilon, Pi Kappa Alpha, Phi Delta Theta, Beta Theta Pi, and others have chapters at universities throughout the Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region.
  • The same “traditions” exist here β€” forced drinking, physical abuse, psychological torture happen at Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region institutions.
  • The same negligence exists here β€” universities and national organizations fail to prevent hazing, just like University of Houston and Pi Kappa Phi failed.
  • The same medical dangers exist here β€” rhabdomyolysis, alcohol poisoning, traumatic brain injuries, and death happen when hazing occurs.

If your child attends college in the Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region, they face the same risks that hospitalized our client in Houston.

βš–οΈ Your Legal Rights as a Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region Hazing Victim

Connecticut Hazing Laws

Connecticut has strong laws against hazing, including:

Connecticut General Statutes Β§ 53-23a β€” Hazing

(a) As used in this section, “hazing” means any action which recklessly or intentionally endangers the health or safety of a person for the purpose of initiation or admission into or affiliation with any organization operating under the sanction of a school, college or university.

(b) No person shall haze another person in connection with or for the purpose of initiation, admission into or affiliation with any organization operating under the sanction of a school, college or university.

(c) Any person who violates subsection (b) of this section shall be guilty of a class A misdemeanor.

Penalties:

  • Class A Misdemeanor: Up to 1 year in jail and/or fine up to $2,000

Key Provisions:

  • Criminal liability β€” hazing is a crime in Connecticut
  • No consent defense β€” even if the victim “agreed” to participate, it’s still illegal
  • Applies to all organizations β€” fraternities, sororities, sports teams, clubs, bands

Civil Liability β€” What You Can Sue For

Beyond criminal charges, hazing victims and their families can pursue civil lawsuits for:

  1. Negligence β€” Universities and Greek organizations have a duty to protect students
  2. Premises Liability β€” If hazing occurred on university-owned property
  3. Negligent Supervision β€” National organizations and universities failed to monitor Greek life
  4. Assault and Battery β€” Individual perpetrators can be sued for intentional harm
  5. Intentional Infliction of Emotional Distress β€” Extreme and outrageous conduct causing severe distress
  6. Wrongful Death β€” If hazing results in death, families can sue for loss of life

Damages Available:

  • Medical expenses (past and future)
  • Lost wages and diminished earning capacity
  • Pain and suffering
  • Emotional distress (PTSD, anxiety, depression)
  • Punitive damages β€” to punish egregious conduct and deter future hazing

Who Can Be Held Liable?

In hazing cases, multiple parties can be held responsible:

Defendant Basis for Liability
Local Chapter Directly organized and conducted hazing
National Organization Failed to supervise chapter despite knowledge of hazing risks
University Failed to prevent hazing despite power to regulate Greek life
Individual Members Participated in hazing activities
Chapter Officers Leadership responsibility; directed hazing
Alumni Hosted hazing activities at their homes
Housing Corporations Owned/controlled property where hazing occurred

Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region families: These same defendants exist at institutions throughout our region. The same legal strategies apply.

πŸ’° Precedent Cases: Hazing Victims Can and Do Win Millions

These Cases Prove That Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region Families Can Win Justice

1. Stone Foltz β€” Bowling Green State University / Pi Kappa Alpha

  • Outcome: $10.1 million total settlement
  • Details: Forced to drink entire bottle of alcohol; died from alcohol poisoning
  • Significance: Our $10 million demand is directly in line with this precedent

2. Maxwell Gruver β€” Louisiana State University / Phi Delta Theta

  • Outcome: $6.1 million jury verdict
  • Details: Forced drinking during “Bible Study” pledge event; died from alcohol poisoning (BAC 0.495)
  • Significance: Juries award millions for hazing deaths and injuries

3. Timothy Piazza β€” Penn State University / Beta Theta Pi

  • Outcome: $110+ million estimated settlement
  • Details: Forced to run “gauntlet” drinking ritual; fell down stairs multiple times; fraternity members waited 12 hours to call 911
  • Significance: Strong evidence leads to massive outcomes

4. Andrew Coffey β€” Florida State University / Pi Kappa Phi

  • Outcome: Confidential settlement
  • Details: Forced to drink entire bottle of bourbon; died from alcohol poisoning
  • Significance: Same fraternity as our current case; pattern of deadly hazing

5. Adam Oakes β€” Virginia Commonwealth University / Delta Chi

  • Outcome: $4+ million settlement
  • Details: Hazing led to death by suicide; family created “Love Like Adam” Foundation
  • Significance: Hazing doesn’t just cause physical harm; psychological trauma is devastating

Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region families: These cases show that hazing lawsuits win. The same legal strategies that secured these verdicts and settlements apply to Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region cases.

🏒 Who We Are: Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region’s Hazing Litigation Experts

Attorney 911 β€” Legal Emergency Lawyersβ„’ Serving the Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region

We are not just personal injury lawyers. We are former insurance defense attorneys who know how the other side thinks. We are trial lawyers with 25+ years of experience. We are fathers who understand what’s at stake when your child is harmed. And we are fighting this battle right now.

Why Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region Families Choose Attorney 911

Advantage Why It Matters for Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region Families
25+ Years Courtroom Experience Proven trial skills to fight for maximum compensation
Former Insurance Defense Attorneys We know how insurance companies try to minimize claims β€” and how to defeat them
Federal Court Admission Can pursue cases in federal court for broader reach
Dual-State Bar Admission Licensed in Texas and New York β€” strategic advantage against national fraternities
Se Habla EspaΓ±ol Bilingual staff to serve Spanish-speaking Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region families
Nationwide Hazing Expertise Currently litigating $10M UH hazing case; same strategies available for Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region victims
Aggressive Representation We don’t back down from powerful institutions
Contingency Fee Basis No upfront cost; we don’t get paid unless you win

Our Approach to Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region Hazing Cases

When a Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region family’s child is hazed, we treat it as a legal emergency. We move first, fast, and decisively to:

  1. Preserve evidence immediately β€” texts, photos, witness statements, medical records
  2. Build cases with expert witnesses β€” medical experts, Greek life culture experts, institutional negligence experts
  3. Negotiate from strength β€” we’re currently litigating a $10 million hazing case
  4. Travel to the Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region β€” for depositions, trials, and client meetings
  5. Provide remote consultations β€” Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region families can video chat with our attorneys

If a university, fraternity, or insurance company tries to silence Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region hazing victims, we take it to court.

Meet Your Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region Hazing Attorneys

Ralph P. Manginello β€” Managing Partner

Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region families can reach Ralph directly:

  • Email: ralph@atty911.com
  • Direct Line: 1-888-ATTY-911
  • Video Consultations: Available for Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region families

Experience:

  • 25+ years of litigation experience
  • Former insurance defense attorney β€” knows how the other side thinks
  • Federal court admission β€” can pursue Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region cases in federal jurisdiction
  • Currently litigating $10 million hazing lawsuit against Pi Kappa Phi and University of Houston
  • Experience with high-profile cases including BP Texas City explosion litigation

Why Ralph Fights for Hazing Victims:

“When he finally made it home, he crawled up the stairs and went to bed. The next day, he was really sore and couldn’t really move. The next day was worse, and the next day, his mom rushed him to the hospital, and he had some kidney failure.”

Ralph understands the trauma families experience when their children are hazed. He’s seen what fraternities do to kids. He’s fighting it in court right now. He will fight for Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region families with the same passion.

Lupe Eleno PeΓ±a β€” Associate Attorney

Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region families can reach Mr. PeΓ±a directly:

  • Email: lupe@atty911.com
  • Direct Line: 1-888-ATTY-911
  • Video Consultations: Available for Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region families

Experience:

  • 12+ years of litigation experience
  • Former national insurance defense attorney β€” knows insurance company tactics
  • Federal court admission β€” can pursue Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region cases in federal jurisdiction
  • Experience with catastrophic injury and wrongful death cases
  • Fluent in Spanish β€” can serve Spanish-speaking Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region families

Why Lupe Fights for Hazing Victims:

“If this prevents harm to another person, that’s what we’re hoping to do. Let’s bring this to light. Enough is enough.”

Lupe has seen how insurance companies try to minimize claims. He knows their playbook β€” and he uses that knowledge to maximize recovery for victims. He will bring that expertise to Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region hazing cases.

πŸ“‹ What to Do If Your Child Is Hazed in the Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region

Immediate Action Guide for Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region Families

If your child tells you they’ve been hazed, or if you suspect hazing has occurred, follow these steps:

  1. Ensure Immediate Safety

    • Remove your child from the dangerous situation
    • If they’re in immediate physical danger, call 911
  2. Seek Medical Attention

    • Go to the emergency room or urgent care immediately β€” even if injuries seem minor
    • Hazing injuries like rhabdomyolysis, alcohol poisoning, or head trauma can be life-threatening
    • Medical records create critical evidence for your case
  3. Preserve All Evidence

    • Do NOT delete any communications β€” texts, emails, social media messages, GroupMe chats
    • Take screenshots of all relevant communications before they disappear
    • Photograph injuries at all stages of healing β€” bruises, cuts, burns, etc.
    • Photograph locations where hazing occurred β€” fraternity houses, fields, etc.
    • Document physical evidence β€” paddles, alcohol containers, restraints, etc.
    • Get witness information β€” names and contact info of other pledges, bystanders
  4. Report the Incident

    • File a police report β€” hazing is a crime in Connecticut
    • Report to the university β€” file a formal complaint with the Dean of Students, Greek Life office, or Title IX office
    • Report to the national organization β€” if applicable
  5. Do NOT Speak to the Organization or Their Representatives

    • Do NOT talk to fraternity/sorority leadership without legal counsel
    • Do NOT sign any documents from the organization
    • Do NOT give statements to university administrators alone
    • Do NOT post about the incident on social media
  6. Contact Attorney 911 Immediately

    • Call 1-888-ATTY-911 β€” available 24/7
    • Email ralph@atty911.com
    • We offer free consultations β€” no upfront cost
    • We will guide you through the next steps

Why You Need a Lawyer for Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region Hazing Cases

Universities and national fraternities have teams of lawyers working to protect their interests. You need a team working for you.

What Attorney 911 Does for Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region Families:

Service How It Helps Your Case
Evidence Preservation Prevents destruction of critical evidence
Medical Documentation Ensures all injuries are properly documented
Witness Interviews Identifies and interviews other victims and witnesses
Legal Strategy Develops the strongest possible case against all liable parties
Insurance Negotiations Handles all communications with insurance companies
University Negotiations Deals with university administrators and legal teams
Criminal Coordination Works with prosecutors if criminal charges are filed
Litigation Files lawsuits and takes cases to trial if necessary

Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region families: You don’t have to fight this alone. We’re here to help.

🎯 Who Is Liable for Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region Hazing?

The Institutions That Fail Our Children

In hazing cases, multiple parties can be held responsible. In the Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region, we pursue all liable entities to maximize recovery for victims.

1. Local Greek Chapters

Liability:

  • Directly organize and conduct hazing activities
  • Leadership (president, pledgemaster) often personally liable
  • Members who participate can be sued individually

Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region Application:

  • Every major university in the Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region has Greek organizations
  • These chapters operate under the same national organizations that have paid millions in hazing settlements
  • We identify and pursue all individual members involved in hazing

2. National Fraternity/Sorority Organizations

Liability:

  • Failed to supervise chapters despite knowledge of hazing risks
  • Failed to enforce anti-hazing policies
  • Deep pockets β€” millions in assets and insurance

Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region Application:

  • Pi Kappa Phi, Sigma Alpha Epsilon, Pi Kappa Alpha, Phi Delta Theta, Beta Theta Pi, and others operate in the Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region
  • These nationals have documented histories of hazing deaths and lawsuits
  • We pursue nationals for their systemic failures to prevent hazing

3. Universities and Colleges

Liability:

  • Failed to prevent hazing despite power to regulate Greek life
  • Premises liability if hazing occurs on university property
  • Negligent supervision of Greek organizations

Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region Application:

  • Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region universities have Greek life oversight responsibilities
  • Many universities own fraternity/sorority houses
  • We hold institutions accountable for failing to protect students

4. Individual Perpetrators

Liability:

  • Personal responsibility for participating in hazing
  • Assault and battery claims
  • Homeowner’s insurance may provide coverage

Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region Application:

  • Every hazing incident involves individual students
  • We identify and pursue all participants
  • Stone Foltz case precedent: $6.5 million judgment against one individual

5. Housing Corporations

Liability:

  • Own or control property where hazing occurs
  • Premises liability for unsafe conditions

Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region Application:

  • Many Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region fraternities/sororities have housing corporations
  • These entities can be held responsible for hazing on their property

6. Alumni and Hosts

Liability:

  • Premises liability for hazing at their homes
  • Negligent supervision
  • Conspiracy/aiding and abetting

Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region Application:

  • Hazing often occurs at off-campus locations
  • Alumni who host hazing activities can be held personally liable

πŸ’Ό Why Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region Families Need Attorney 911

We Are Fighting This Battle Right Now β€” And We’ll Fight for You

Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region families face unique challenges when their children are hazed:

  • Fear of retaliation β€” victims often fear social consequences for speaking out
  • Loyalty to the organization β€” victims may feel conflicted about reporting
  • Institutional power β€” universities and national fraternities have deep pockets and legal teams
  • Geographic distance β€” many families are not located near the university where hazing occurred
  • Cultural barriers β€” hazing is often dismissed as “tradition” or “not that bad”

Attorney 911 understands these challenges. We are fighting this battle right now in our $10 million hazing lawsuit. And we will bring that expertise to Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region families.

Our Advantages for Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region Cases

  1. We’re Already in the Fight

    • We are currently litigating a $10 million hazing case
    • We know the defendants’ playbook
    • We know how to build these cases
  2. We Know How to Win

    • 25+ years of litigation experience
    • Former insurance defense attorneys β€” we know how the other side thinks
    • Federal court admission β€” can pursue cases in federal jurisdiction
  3. We Serve Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region Families

    • Video consultations available
    • We travel to the Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region for depositions and trials
    • Remote case management for out-of-state families
  4. No Upfront Cost

    • Contingency fee basis β€” we don’t get paid unless you win
    • No financial barrier to justice
  5. We Protect Our Clients

    • We handle all communications with defendants
    • We prevent retaliation and intimidation
    • We guide families through the legal process

πŸ“ž Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region Families: Contact Us Today

You Are Not Alone. We Are Here to Help.

If your child has been hazed in the Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region, call Attorney 911 immediately.

24/7 Legal Emergency Hotline: 1-888-ATTY-911
Email: ralph@atty911.com
Website: attorney911.com

What Happens When You Call:

  1. Free Consultation β€” We listen to your story and explain your options
  2. Case Evaluation β€” We determine the strength of your case
  3. Immediate Action Plan β€” We guide you through next steps
  4. Evidence Preservation β€” We help you protect critical evidence
  5. Legal Strategy β€” We develop a plan to hold all liable parties accountable

We Work on Contingency β€” No Upfront Cost for Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region Families

We understand that cost can be a barrier to justice. That’s why we take hazing cases on contingency:

  • $0 upfront β€” No payment required to hire us
  • No hourly billing β€” We don’t charge by the hour
  • We take the risk β€” If we don’t win, you owe us nothing
  • Level playing field β€” Now you can fight back against powerful institutions

Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region families pay nothing unless we win your case.

πŸ† Our Commitment to Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region Families

We Will Fight for You Like We’re Fighting for Our Own Family

At Attorney 911, we don’t see our clients as case numbers. We see them as people who trusted institutions that betrayed them. We see families who are hurting. We see victims who deserve justice.

Our commitment to Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region families:

  1. We will listen β€” We hear your story and validate your experience
  2. We will fight β€” We don’t back down from powerful institutions
  3. We will protect β€” We shield you from retaliation and intimidation
  4. We will pursue β€” We hold every liable party accountable
  5. We will win β€” We have the experience and resources to secure maximum compensation

Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region families: We are fighting this battle right now. And we will fight for you.

πŸ”₯ A Message to Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region Fraternities and Sororities

We Are Watching. We Are Coming. The Culture Must Change.

To the fraternities and sororities operating in the Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region:

We know what you’re doing. We know the “traditions” you call bonding. We know the activities you dismiss as “not that bad.”

Waterboarding is not bonding. Forced drinking is not tradition. 500 squats until muscles break down is not brotherhood.

We are currently suing Pi Kappa Phi for $10 million because they waterboarded a student and sent him to the hospital with kidney failure. The same fraternities operate in the Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region.

We are watching. We are documenting. We are building cases.

If you haze students in the Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region, we will find every liable entity. We will sue the local chapter. We will sue the national organization. We will sue the university. We will sue the housing corporation. We will sue the individual members.

The Beta Nu chapter at University of Houston learned this the hard way. Your chapter could be next.

To the universities in the Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region:

You own the buildings where hazing occurs. You collect rent while students are tortured. You have the power to inspect, to regulate, to shut down dangerous organizations.

You are failing in your duty to protect students.

The University of Houston is now a defendant in our $10 million lawsuit because they owned the fraternity house where waterboarding occurred. Your institution could be next.

To the national fraternity and sorority organizations:

You have paid millions in hazing settlements. You have dissolved chapters. You have claimed to take hazing “seriously.”

Yet it keeps happening.

Andrew Coffey died at Pi Kappa Phi in 2017. Leonel Bermudez was hospitalized at Pi Kappa Phi in 2025. Eight years. Same fraternity. Same negligence.

We are coming for you. We will hold you accountable. And we will not stop until the culture changes.

πŸ“š Resources for Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region Families

Organizations That Can Help

  1. StopHazing.org

  2. HazingPrevention.org

  3. Clery Center

  4. National Sexual Assault Hotline (RAINN)

    • Phone: 800-656-HOPE (4673)
    • Website: https://www.rainn.org
    • Support for victims of sexual assault (which often occurs during hazing)
  5. National Suicide Prevention Lifeline

❓ Frequently Asked Questions for Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region Families

Q: What is considered hazing in Connecticut?

A: Connecticut law defines hazing as any action which recklessly or intentionally endangers the health or safety of a person for the purpose of initiation or admission into or affiliation with any organization operating under the sanction of a school, college, or university. This includes physical abuse, forced consumption, sleep deprivation, psychological abuse, and more.

Q: My child doesn’t want to report the hazing. What should I do?

A: Many hazing victims fear retaliation or don’t want to get their friends in trouble. However, hazing is dangerous and illegal. We can help your child understand their options and protect them from retaliation. Call us for a confidential consultation.

Q: Can we sue even if my child agreed to participate?

A: Yes. Connecticut law explicitly states that consent is not a defense to hazing. Even if your child “agreed” to participate, the organization can still be held liable.

Q: How much is our hazing case worth?

A: Every case is different, but hazing cases can be worth millions. Factors include:

  • Severity of injuries
  • Medical expenses
  • Psychological trauma
  • Lost wages
  • Punitive damages (for egregious conduct)
  • Institutional knowledge (did they know hazing was happening?)

Our current hazing case is seeking $10 million. We will evaluate your specific situation to determine the appropriate damages.

Q: How long do we have to file a lawsuit?

A: In Connecticut, the statute of limitations for personal injury cases is typically 2 years from the date of injury. However, there are exceptions for minors and delayed discovery of injuries. Do not wait β€” evidence disappears and witnesses forget.

Q: My child was hazed at a private university in the Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region. Can we still sue?

A: Yes. Both public and private universities can be held liable for hazing that occurs on their campuses or in organizations they sanction. We have experience with both public and private institutions.

Q: We live outside the Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region. Can you still help us?

A: Absolutely. While we are based in Texas, we serve hazing victims nationwide. We offer video consultations and travel to the Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region for depositions and trials. Distance is not a barrier to justice.

Q: What if the university already punished the fraternity?

A: University disciplinary actions do not prevent civil lawsuits. In fact, if the university suspended or dissolved the chapter, that can be evidence that they knew about the hazing. We can still pursue compensation for your child’s injuries.

Q: How much does it cost to hire Attorney 911?

A: Nothing upfront. We take hazing cases on contingency β€” you pay nothing unless we win your case. Our fee is a percentage of the recovery, so there’s no financial risk to you.

Q: What if my child is afraid of retaliation?

A: We understand the fear of retaliation. We will protect your child’s identity and take steps to prevent retaliation. Many hazing victims choose to proceed anonymously in the early stages of litigation.

🏁 Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region Families: Take Action Today

The Time to Act Is Now

Hazing leaves scars β€” physical, emotional, and psychological. The institutions that allowed it must be held accountable.

If your child has been hazed in the Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region, call Attorney 911 today.

24/7 Legal Emergency Hotline: 1-888-ATTY-911

Email: ralph@atty911.com

Website: attorney911.com

We are fighting this battle right now. We will fight for you. Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region families deserve justice.

Β© 2025 Attorney 911 Legal Emergency Lawyersβ„’
Serving Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region Families and Hazing Victims Nationwide

Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region Hazing Lawyers β€” We Don’t Back Down

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