Tłʼóoʼdí íiyisíí biniiyé yee naagháhi ńtʼééʼ átʼéego hazing yee yáʼátʼééhígíí bitsʼáádę́ę́ʼ tʼáadoo leʼé baa ntsékeesį́į́ da. Dził bitsʼáádę́ę́ʼ tʼah doo hazing bá hooghangóó da índaʼaʼdaʼiiniłtsood.

McKinley County dineʼé: Dził bitsʼáádę́ę́ʼ óltaʼgóó yíníyá, biniinaa doo nahaʼniih da índaʼaʼdaʼiiniłtsood. Óltaʼ dóó Greek organizations bitsʼáádę́ę́ʼ ádaatʼéhígíí biniinaa doo hazing bá hooghangóó da índaʼaʼdaʼiiniłtsood. Łahgo hazing tʼah doo hazhóʼó da, ákótʼéego hazing áyiilaa.

Hazing tʼah doo “díí naalyéhé” da. Hazing áyiilaa. Hazing áyiilaa. Áádóó McKinley County dóó New Mexico dóó Southwest óltaʼgóó hazing áyiilaa. Dził bitsʼáádę́ę́ʼ hazing bá hooghanígíí tʼah doo hazhóʼó da, doo hazhóʼó da, doo hazhóʼó da, tʼah doo hazhóʼó da índaʼaʼdaʼiiniłtsood.

Attorney 911 hazing bá hooghanígíí bitsʼáádę́ę́ʼ ádaatʼéhígíí biniinaa yáʼátʼééh. Pi Kappa Phi dóó University of Houston bitsʼáádę́ę́ʼ hazing bá hooghanígíí $10 million hazing bá hooghanígíí bitsʼáádę́ę́ʼ ádaatʼéhígíí biniinaa yáʼátʼééh. Áádóó McKinley County dineʼé bitsʼáádę́ę́ʼ hazing bá hooghanígíí bitsʼáádę́ę́ʼ ádaatʼéhígíí biniinaa yáʼátʼééh.

📞 Kʼad: 1-888-ATTY-911

Tʼah doo bá hooghan da índaʼaʼdaʼiiniłtsood — Tʼah doo ákótʼé da

Hazing haʼíí baa naniná?

Hazing tʼah doo bitsʼáádę́ę́ʼ ádaatʼéhígíí biniinaa doo hazhóʼó da índaʼaʼdaʼiiniłtsood. Hazing tʼah doo “hastiin áyiilaa” da, tʼah doo “díí naalyéhé” da. Hazing áyiilaa, hazing áyiilaa, hazing áyiilaa — áádóó hazing tʼah doo hazhóʼó da.

McKinley County dóó New Mexico hazing bá hooghanígíí bitsʼáádę́ę́ʼ ádaatʼéhígíí

• Alkohól bá hooghanígíí (alkohól bá hooghan, alkohól bá hooghan, alkohól bá hooghanígíí)
• Dził bitsʼáádę́ę́ʼ áyiilaa (paddle bá hooghan, áyiilaa, áyiilaa, áyiilaa)
• Tó bá hooghanígíí (tʼah doo hazhóʼó da, tʼah doo hazhóʼó da)
• Tʼah doo ákótʼé da (tʼah doo ákótʼé da, tʼah doo ákótʼé da)
• Chʼiyáán bá hooghanígíí (chʼiyáán bá hooghan, chʼiyáán bá hooghan, chʼiyáán bá hooghanígíí)
• Dził bitsʼáádę́ę́ʼ áyiilaa (baa naniná, baa naniná, baa naniná)
• Dził bitsʼáádę́ę́ʼ áyiilaa (baa naniná, baa naniná, baa naniná)
• Tʼah doo hazhóʼó da (tʼah doo hazhóʼó da, tʼah doo hazhóʼó da)
• Dził bitsʼáádę́ę́ʼ áyiilaa (dził bitsʼáádę́ę́ʼ áyiilaa)

Hazing bá hooghanígíí bitsʼáádę́ę́ʼ ádaatʼéhígíí

Hazing tʼah doo hazhóʼó da — hazing áyiilaa. Hazing bá hooghanígíí bitsʼáádę́ę́ʼ ádaatʼéhígíí:

• Rhabdomyolysis (dził bitsʼáádę́ę́ʼ áyiilaa, áyiilaa)
• Alkohól bá hooghanígíí (áyiilaa)
• Dził bitsʼáádę́ę́ʼ áyiilaa (áyiilaa, áyiilaa)
• Tʼah doo hazhóʼó da (tʼah doo hazhóʼó da, tʼah doo hazhóʼó da)
• Dził bitsʼáádę́ę́ʼ áyiilaa (áyiilaa, áyiilaa)
• PTSD, áyiilaa, áyiilaa (tʼah doo hazhóʼó da, tʼah doo hazhóʼó da)
• Dził bitsʼáádę́ę́ʼ áyiilaa (2000 yiskáago hazing bá hooghanígíí bitsʼáádę́ę́ʼ áyiilaa)

Dził bitsʼáádę́ę́ʼ hazing bá hooghanígíí, áyiilaa, áyiilaa, hazing bá hooghanígíí bitsʼáádę́ę́ʼ ádaatʼéhígíí biniinaa yáʼátʼééh.

McKinley County hazing bá hooghanígíí bitsʼáádę́ę́ʼ ádaatʼéhígíí?

Hazing bá hooghanígíí, dził bitsʼáádę́ę́ʼ ádaatʼéhígíí biniinaa yáʼátʼééh — áádóó hazing bá hooghanígíí bitsʼáádę́ę́ʼ ádaatʼéhígíí biniinaa yáʼátʼééh.

1. Fraternity dóó Sorority bitsʼáádę́ę́ʼ

• Hazing bá hooghanígíí bitsʼáádę́ę́ʼ
• Chapter officers (president, pledgemaster, risk manager)
• Hazing bá hooghanígíí bitsʼáádę́ę́ʼ

2. National Fraternity/Sorority Organization

• Hazing bá hooghanígíí bitsʼáádę́ę́ʼ
• Hazing bá hooghanígíí bitsʼáádę́ę́ʼ (hazing bá hooghanígíí bitsʼáádę́ę́ʼ)
• Tʼah doo hazhóʼó da — áyiilaa dóó insurance

Example: Pi Kappa Phi national organization hazing bá hooghanígíí bitsʼáádę́ę́ʼ áyiilaa, áádóó tʼah doo hazhóʼó da. Áádóó dził bitsʼáádę́ę́ʼ áyiilaa.

3. Óltaʼ

• Dził bitsʼáádę́ę́ʼ hazing bá hooghanígíí bitsʼáádę́ę́ʼ ádaatʼéhígíí biniinaa yáʼátʼééh
• Fraternity houses hazing bá hooghanígíí bitsʼáádę́ę́ʼ
• Hazing bá hooghanígíí bitsʼáádę́ę́ʼ áyiilaa

Example: University of Houston fraternity house áyiilaa, áádóó hazing bá hooghanígíí bitsʼáádę́ę́ʼ áyiilaa. 2017 hazing bá hooghanígíí bitsʼáádę́ę́ʼ áyiilaa — áádóó tʼah doo hazhóʼó da.

4. Dził bitsʼáádę́ę́ʼ dóó Alumni

• Hazing bá hooghanígíí bitsʼáádę́ę́ʼ
• Alumni hazing bá hooghanígíí bitsʼáádę́ę́ʼ
• Hazing bá hooghanígíí bitsʼáádę́ę́ʼ

Example: Hazing bá hooghanígíí bitsʼáádę́ę́ʼ áyiilaa.

5. Insurance Companies

• National fraternities liability insurance (áyiilaa)
• Óltaʼ institutional insurance
• Homeowners’ insurance hazing bá hooghanígíí bitsʼáádę́ę́ʼ

Tʼah doo hazhóʼó da — áádóó tʼah doo hazhóʼó da.

Hazing bá hooghanígíí bitsʼáádę́ę́ʼ ádaatʼéhígíí — Áádóó yáʼátʼééh

🔥 Pi Kappa Phi dóó UH hazing bá hooghanígíí $10 million hazing bá hooghanígíí

Hazing bá hooghanígíí?
Leonel Bermudez, transfer student, Pi Kappa Phi dóó University of Houston hazing bá hooghanígíí. Tʼááłáʼí náhástʼéí tsostsʼid tséedi, hazing bá hooghanígíí:

• Tó bá hooghanígíí (tʼah doo hazhóʼó da)
• 500 squats dóó 100+ pushups bá hooghanígíí (áyiilaa)
• Paddle bá hooghanígíí
• Chʼiyáán bá hooghanígíí (chʼiyáán bá hooghan, chʼiyáán bá hooghanígíí)
• Áádóó pledge áyiilaa — áádóó tʼah doo hazhóʼó da

November 3, 2025, Bermudez hazing bá hooghanígíí. Tʼah doo ákótʼé da, áádóó tʼah doo ákótʼé da. November 6, ádííníshtaʼ, áyiilaa dóó áyiilaa. Áyiilaa dóó áyiilaa.

Ádííníshtaʼ?

• Pi Kappa Phi chapter áyiilaa — hazing bá hooghanígíí bitsʼáádę́ę́ʼ áyiilaa
• University of Houston hazing “deeply disturbing” dóó hazing bá hooghanígíí bitsʼáádę́ę́ʼ áyiilaa
• $10 million hazing bá hooghanígíí November 21, 2025

📰 Hazing bá hooghanígíí bitsʼáádę́ę́ʼ ádaatʼéhígíí

• ABC13 Houston – “Hazing bá hooghanígíí bitsʼáádę́ę́ʼ áyiilaa”
• KHOU 11 – “$10 million hazing bá hooghanígíí”
• Houston Chronicle – “UH fraternity hazing bá hooghanígíí”
• Houston Public Media – “University of Houston, Pi Kappa Phi hazing bá hooghanígíí”

⚠️ Pi Kappa Phi áyiilaa

Pi Kappa Phi website:

“Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity closed its Beta Nu Chapter effective November 14, 2025, following violations of the Fraternity’s risk management policy and membership conduct standards.”

Translation: Hazing bá hooghanígíí bitsʼáádę́ę́ʼ áyiilaa — áádóó hazing bá hooghanígíí bitsʼáádę́ę́ʼ áyiilaa.

💔 McKinley County hazing bá hooghanígíí

Pi Kappa Phi 150+ chapters America dóó, New Mexico dóó Southwest. Hazing bá hooghanígíí bitsʼáádę́ę́ʼ Houston hazing bá hooghanígíí McKinley County dóó óltaʼgóó hazing bá hooghanígíí bitsʼáádę́ę́ʼ áyiilaa:

• University of New Mexico (UNM)
• New Mexico State University (NMSU)
• Eastern New Mexico University (ENMU)
• Navajo Technical University
• Áádóó McKinley County óltaʼ

Dził bitsʼáádę́ę́ʼ fraternity dóó sorority McKinley County hazing bá hooghanígíí, hazing bá hooghanígíí. Áádóó tʼah doo hazhóʼó da, hazing bá hooghanígíí bitsʼáádę́ę́ʼ ádaatʼéhígíí biniinaa yáʼátʼééh.

McKinley County dineʼé hazing bá hooghanígíí bitsʼáádę́ę́ʼ ádaatʼéhígíí

📜 New Mexico Hazing Laws

New Mexico NMSA § 29-1-15 hazing bá hooghanígíí bitsʼáádę́ę́ʼ áyiilaa. Hazing misdemeanor, áádóó felony hazing bá hooghanígíí bitsʼáádę́ę́ʼ áyiilaa.

Key Points:

• Consent tʼah doo áyiilaa — Dził bitsʼáádę́ę́ʼ “áyiilaa”, tʼah doo hazhóʼó da.
• Óltaʼ hazing bá hooghanígíí bitsʼáádę́ę́ʼ áyiilaa — Tʼah doo hazhóʼó da, áyiilaa.
• Organizations áyiilaa — Fraternities dóó sororities áyiilaa, áyiilaa, áyiilaa.
• Dził bitsʼáádę́ę́ʼ criminal charges bá hooghanígíí — 1 year jail misdemeanor hazing, 3 years felony hazing.

🏛️ Civil Lawsuits: Institutions áyiilaa

Criminal charges dził bitsʼáádę́ę́ʼ áyiilaa — civil lawsuits institutions áyiilaa. Áyiilaa.

Civil hazing bá hooghanígíí, áyiilaa:

• Medical bills (hospital, therapy, áyiilaa)
• Lost wages (dził bitsʼáádę́ę́ʼ óltaʼ dóó work áyiilaa)
• Pain and suffering (physical dóó emotional trauma)
• Punitive damages (organization áyiilaa, hazing bá hooghanígíí bitsʼáádę́ę́ʼ áyiilaa)

Precedent Cases Hazing Victims Millions áyiilaa:

McKinley County dineʼé: Hazing bá hooghanígíí bitsʼáádę́ę́ʼ áyiilaa.

Dził bitsʼáádę́ę́ʼ hazing bá hooghanígíí McKinley County

🚨 Step 1: Áyiilaa áyiilaa

• Dził bitsʼáádę́ę́ʼ áyiilaa, hospital áyiilaa
• Rhabdomyolysis, alkohól bá hooghanígíí, áyiilaa áyiilaa
• Medical records evidence áyiilaa

📱 Step 2: Evidence áyiilaa

Hazing cases evidence áyiilaa. Áyiilaa:
✅ Text messages & group chats (GroupMe, Snapchat, Instagram, WhatsApp)
✅ Photos & videos (injuries, hazing activities, fraternity house)
✅ Social media posts (hazing bá hooghanígíí bitsʼáádę́ę́ʼ)
✅ Medical records (hospital bills, doctor’s notes, therapy records)
✅ Witness statements (pledges names dóó contact info)
✅ Fraternity documents (pledge manuals, schedules, rules)

⚠️ WARNING: Tʼah doo áyiilaa — evidence áyiilaa hazing bá hooghanígíí bitsʼáádę́ę́ʼ áyiilaa.

🚫 Step 3: Fraternity, Sorority, dóó Óltaʼ tʼah doo áyiilaa

• Áyiilaa
• Dził bitsʼáádę́ę́ʼ áyiilaa
• Lowball settlement áyiilaa
• Dził bitsʼáádę́ę́ʼ áyiilaa

Attorney 911 áyiilaa. Fraternity, university, dóó insurance companies áyiilaa.

📞 Step 4: Attorney 911 áyiilaa

Áyiilaa. Evidence áyiilaa. Witnesses áyiilaa. New Mexico, 2 years hazing bá hooghanígíí bitsʼáádę́ę́ʼ áyiilaa.

Áyiilaa:
📞 1-888-ATTY-911
📧 ralph@atty911.com
🌐 attorney911.com

Áyiilaa:
✔ Tʼah doo bá hooghan da índaʼaʼdaʼiiniłtsood
✔ Contingency fee — $0 upfront; tʼah doo áyiilaa
✔ Nationwide representation — McKinley County dineʼé hazing bá hooghanígíí bitsʼáádę́ę́ʼ áyiilaa
✔ Video consultations — Tʼah doo áyiilaa
✔ Áyiilaa — Depositions, trials, dóó client meetings

McKinley County dineʼé Attorney 911 áyiilaa

1. Hazing bá hooghanígíí bitsʼáádę́ę́ʼ áyiilaa

• $10 million hazing bá hooghanígíí Pi Kappa Phi dóó UH
• Hazing cases áyiilaa — áádóó yáʼátʼééh
• National fraternities dóó óltaʼ áyiilaa

2. Insider Knowledge áyiilaa

• Ralph Manginello former insurance defense attorney — áyiilaa
• Lupe Pena national defense firm áyiilaa — insurance companies áyiilaa
• Áyiilaa — áádóó yáʼátʼééh

3. Proven Record áyiilaa

• Millions personal injury victims áyiilaa
• Major corporations áyiilaa (BP Texas City explosion)
• 4.9-star Google rating 250+ clients
• ABC13, KHOU 11, Houston Chronicle, dóó Houston Public Media áyiilaa

4. Dineʼé bizaad áyiilaa

• Se habla español — McKinley County Hispanic dineʼé áyiilaa
• Cultural pressures áyiilaa

5. Tʼah doo áyiilaa

Áyiilaa, maximum compensation áyiilaa — áádóó hazing bá hooghanígíí bitsʼáádę́ę́ʼ áyiilaa.

Lupe Pena áyiilaa:

“Hazing bá hooghanígíí bitsʼáádę́ę́ʼ áyiilaa. Áyiilaa. Áyiilaa.”

Fraternities & Óltaʼ McKinley County hazing bá hooghanígíí bitsʼáádę́ę́ʼ áyiilaa

Hazing bá hooghanígíí bitsʼáádę́ę́ʼ Houston hazing bá hooghanígíí New Mexico dóó Southwest hazing bá hooghanígíí bitsʼáádę́ę́ʼ áyiilaa. Dził bitsʼáádę́ę́ʼ hazing bá hooghanígíí, hazing bá hooghanígíí:

Fraternities Hazing Histories McKinley County

Óltaʼ Greek Life McKinley County

• University of New Mexico (UNM) – Albuquerque
• New Mexico State University (NMSU) – Las Cruces
• Eastern New Mexico University (ENMU) – Portales
• Navajo Technical University – Crownpoint
• Western New Mexico University – Silver City

Dził bitsʼáádę́ę́ʼ óltaʼgóó hazing bá hooghanígíí, Houston hazing bá hooghanígíí.

Fraternities & Óltaʼ McKinley County hazing bá hooghanígíí bitsʼáádę́ę́ʼ áyiilaa

Fraternities dóó óltaʼ McKinley County:

Áyiilaa.

Hazing bá hooghanígíí bitsʼáádę́ę́ʼ. Hazing bá hooghanígíí bitsʼáádę́ę́ʼ. Hazing bá hooghanígíí bitsʼáádę́ę́ʼ.

Áádóó McKinley County dóó New Mexico hazing bá hooghanígíí, áyiilaa.

• Pi Kappa Phi — $10 million hazing bá hooghanígíí. Áyiilaa.
• Sigma Alpha Epsilon — Hazing bá hooghanígíí bitsʼáádę́ę́ʼ. Áyiilaa.
• University of New Mexico, NMSU, ENMU — Fraternity houses hazing bá hooghanígíí, áyiilaa.

UH Beta Nu chapter áyiilaa. Áyiilaa.

McKinley County dineʼé: Tʼah doo hazhóʼó da

Hazing victims baa naniná, áyiilaa, tʼah doo hazhóʼó da. Hazing bá hooghanígíí, retaliation, social ostracism, “snitch” áyiilaa.

Tʼah doo hazhóʼó da.

• 95% hazing victims tʼah doo hazhóʼó da — silence abusers áyiilaa.
• Hazing fraternities, sororities, sports teams, marching bands, ROTC, dóó clubs hazing bá hooghanígíí — tʼah doo Greek life da.
• Óltaʼ dóó national organizations hazing bá hooghanígíí — tʼah doo hazhóʼó da dził bitsʼáádę́ę́ʼ áyiilaa.

Hazing bá hooghanígíí bitsʼáádę́ę́ʼ ádaatʼéhígíí biniinaa yáʼátʼééh.

McKinley County Hazing Lawsuits áyiilaa

💰 Hazing case áyiilaa?

Hazing cases millions compensation áyiilaa. Factors:

• Injuries áyiilaa (hospitalization, surgery, permanent damage)
• Hazing áyiilaa (waterboarding, forced consumption, physical abuse)
• Prior incidents (hazing bá hooghanígíí bitsʼáádę́ę́ʼ)
• University ownership (premises liability)
• Psychological trauma (PTSD, anxiety, depression)

$10 million hazing bá hooghanígíí — hazing áyiilaa.

⏳ Hazing bá hooghanígíí bitsʼáádę́ę́ʼ áyiilaa?

New Mexico, 2 years hazing bá hooghanígíí bitsʼáádę́ę́ʼ áyiilaa. Tʼah doo áyiilaa. Evidence áyiilaa, witnesses áyiilaa, legal rights áyiilaa.

👨‍⚖️ Dził bitsʼáádę́ę́ʼ “consented” hazing bá hooghanígíí áyiilaa?

Áyiilaa. New Mexico law consent tʼah doo áyiilaa. Fraternity, sorority, dóó óltaʼ áyiilaa.

💵 Lawyer upfront áyiilaa?

Tʼah doo. Contingency fee — $0 upfront. Tʼah doo áyiilaa. Settlement dóó verdict áyiilaa, tʼah doo financial risk da.

🌎 Hazing McKinley County tʼah doo áyiilaa áyiilaa?

Áyiilaa. New Mexico dóó Southwest hazing bá hooghanígíí bitsʼáádę́ę́ʼ áyiilaa. Hazing bá hooghanígíí:

• UNM, NMSU, ENMU, dóó New Mexico óltaʼ
• Out-of-state universities (Arizona, Colorado, Texas, etc.)
• Military academies dóó private schools

Video consultations dóó áyiilaa.

📞 Dził bitsʼáádę́ę́ʼ hazing bá hooghanígíí?

1. Áyiilaa áyiilaa — injuries tʼah doo áyiilaa
2. Evidence áyiilaa (texts, photos, videos, witness info)
3. Fraternity, sorority, dóó óltaʼ tʼah doo áyiilaa
4. Attorney 911 áyiilaa — 1-888-ATTY-911

McKinley County dineʼé: Hazing bá hooghanígíí

Áyiilaa.

Fraternities dóó óltaʼ student safety tʼah doo reputation áyiilaa. Hazing bá hooghanígíí bitsʼáádę́ę́ʼ, dził bitsʼáádę́ę́ʼ hospitalized dóó áyiilaa.

Áyiilaa.

$10 million hazing bá hooghanígíí: Hazing tʼah doo áyiilaa. Áyiilaa.

Dził bitsʼáádę́ę́ʼ McKinley County dóó New Mexico hazing bá hooghanígíí, áyiilaa.

📞 Kʼad: 1-888-ATTY-911

Tʼah doo bá hooghan da índaʼaʼdaʼiiniłtsood — Tʼah doo ákótʼé da

Dóó email: ralph@atty911.com

Tʼah doo áyiilaa. Justice áyiilaa.

🔥 Áyiilaa

McKinley County student, parent, dóó family hazing bá hooghanígíí, áyiilaa. Rights áyiilaa, hazing bá hooghanígíí áyiilaa.

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Hazing Attorney in McKinley County: Protecting Students from Fraternity & Sorority Abuse

If Your Child Was Hazed in McKinley County, You Have Legal Rights — And We Can Help

McKinley County families: When you send your child to college, you expect them to be safe. You trust that universities and Greek organizations will protect them. But all too often, that trust is betrayed.

Hazing isn’t just “tradition” — it’s abuse. It’s torture. And it’s happening right here in McKinley County and at universities across New Mexico and the Southwest. If your child was forced to endure dangerous, humiliating, or life-threatening hazing rituals, you don’t have to stay silent.

Attorney 911 is fighting back. We’re currently litigating a $10 million hazing lawsuit against Pi Kappa Phi and the University of Houston — and we’re ready to bring that same aggressive representation to McKinley County families.

📞 Call Now: 1-888-ATTY-911

Free Consultation — Available 24/7

What Is Hazing? And Why Is It So Dangerous?

Hazing is any activity that endangers the physical or mental health of a student for the purpose of initiation, affiliation, or maintaining membership in a group. It’s not just “boys being boys” or “building character.” It’s assault, battery, and psychological torture — and it can have lifelong consequences.

Common Hazing Activities in McKinley County & Across New Mexico

• Forced alcohol consumption (binge drinking, chugging, drinking games)
• Physical abuse (paddling, beatings, branding, excessive exercise)
• Waterboarding or simulated drowning (yes, this happens — we’re suing over it)
• Sleep deprivation (forced all-night activities, early-morning workouts)
• Forced eating (consuming large amounts of food, milk, or non-food items until vomiting)
• Psychological torture (humiliation, degradation, threats of expulsion)
• Sexual abuse or forced nudity
• Exposure to extreme temperatures (stripping in cold weather, heat exhaustion)
• Servitude (acting as personal servants to members)

The Medical Consequences of Hazing

Hazing isn’t just embarrassing — it can be deadly. Some of the most common injuries include:

• Rhabdomyolysis (muscle breakdown leading to kidney failure — like our client in Houston)
• Alcohol poisoning (can be fatal)
• Traumatic brain injuries (from beatings or falls)
• Hypothermia or heat stroke (from forced exposure)
• Internal bleeding or organ damage (from physical abuse)
• PTSD, anxiety, and depression (long-term psychological trauma)
• Death (since 2000, at least one hazing death has occurred every year in the U.S.)

If your child was hospitalized, traumatized, or worse because of hazing, you have the right to hold the people responsible accountable.

Who Is Liable for Hazing in McKinley County?

When hazing happens, everyone involved shares responsibility — and we will sue them all.

1. The Local Fraternity or Sorority Chapter

• The individuals who planned and carried out the hazing
• The chapter officers (president, pledgemaster, risk manager)
• The members who participated or failed to stop it

2. The National Fraternity/Sorority Organization

• They set the policies (or failed to enforce them)
• They knew about hazing risks (many have prior incidents)
• They have deep pockets — millions in assets and insurance

Example: In our current case, Pi Kappa Phi’s national organization knew about a “hazing crisis” but did nothing to stop it. Now, a student is in the hospital with kidney failure.

3. The University or College

• They have a duty to protect students from known dangers
• Many universities own the fraternity houses where hazing occurs
• They often fail to investigate or punish hazing until it’s too late

Example: The University of Houston owned the fraternity house where our client was waterboarded and forced to do 500 squats. They had a prior hazing incident in 2017 — and still did nothing to prevent it from happening again.

4. Individual Members & Alumni

• Anyone who participated in or facilitated hazing
• Alumni who hosted hazing events at their homes
• Spouses who allowed hazing on their property

Example: In our lawsuit, we’re suing a former member and his spouse because hazing occurred at their residence.

5. Insurance Companies

• National fraternities have liability insurance policies (often $1M+)
• Universities have institutional insurance
• Homeowners’ insurance may cover off-campus hazing

We know how to find the money — and we know how to make them pay.

We’re Already Fighting This Battle — And Winning

🔥 Our Current Case: $10 Million Hazing Lawsuit Against Pi Kappa Phi & UH

What Happened?
Leonel Bermudez, a transfer student, accepted a bid to join Pi Kappa Phi at the University of Houston. Over seven weeks, he was subjected to systematic abuse, including:

• Waterboarding with a garden hose (simulated drowning)
• Forced to do 500 squats and 100+ pushups until he collapsed
• Struck with wooden paddles
• Forced to eat until vomiting, then forced to keep running
• Another pledge lost consciousness during a workout — but they kept going

On November 3, 2025, Bermudez was punished with extreme exercise. He couldn’t stand without help and crawled up the stairs when he got home. The next day, he was too sore to move. By November 6, his mother rushed him to the hospital, where he was diagnosed with severe rhabdomyolysis and kidney failure. He spent four days in the hospital.

The Response?

• Pi Kappa Phi closed the chapter immediately — they knew the lawsuit was coming
• The University of Houston called the hazing “deeply disturbing” and admitted it violated their standards
• We filed a $10 million lawsuit on November 21, 2025

📰 Media Coverage of Our Case

Our lawsuit has already made headlines:

• ABC13 Houston – “Abuse and hazing led to hospitalization of Pi Kappa Phi fraternity pledge”
• KHOU 11 – “$10 million lawsuit filed against UH, fraternity over hazing allegations”
• Houston Chronicle – “UH fraternity hazing lawsuit”
• Houston Public Media – “University of Houston, Pi Kappa Phi fraternity sued for $10 million over alleged hazing”

⚠️ Pi Kappa Phi’s Own Admission

On their website, Pi Kappa Phi wrote:

“Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity closed its Beta Nu Chapter effective November 14, 2025, following violations of the Fraternity’s risk management policy and membership conduct standards.”

Translation: They admitted they broke their own rules — and they knew it was happening.

💔 The Same Hazing Is Happening in McKinley County

Pi Kappa Phi has 150+ chapters across America, including in New Mexico and the Southwest. The same fraternities and sororities that hazed our client in Houston operate right here in McKinley County and at universities like:

• University of New Mexico (UNM)
• New Mexico State University (NMSU)
• Eastern New Mexico University (ENMU)
• Navajo Technical University
• And other colleges near McKinley County

If your child is pledging a fraternity or sorority in McKinley County, they face the same risks. And if something goes wrong, we will fight for you just like we’re fighting for Leonel Bermudez.

What McKinley County Families Need to Know About Hazing Laws

📜 New Mexico Hazing Laws

New Mexico has strict anti-hazing laws under NMSA § 29-1-15. Hazing is a misdemeanor, and if it causes serious bodily injury or death, it can be a felony.

Key Points:

• Consent is NOT a defense — Even if your child “agreed” to participate, the law says it doesn’t matter.
• Universities must report hazing — If they fail to do so, they can be held liable.
• Organizations can be penalized — Fraternities and sororities can be fined, suspended, or banned.
• Individuals can face criminal charges — Up to 1 year in jail for misdemeanor hazing, and up to 3 years for felony hazing.

🏛️ Civil Lawsuits: Holding Institutions Accountable

Criminal charges punish the individuals — but civil lawsuits hold the institutions responsible. This is where real change happens.

In a civil hazing lawsuit, you can sue for:

• Medical bills (hospital stays, therapy, future treatment)
• Lost wages (if your child had to miss work or school)
• Pain and suffering (physical and emotional trauma)
• Punitive damages (to punish the organization and prevent future hazing)

Precedent Cases Show Hazing Victims Can Win Millions:

McKinley County families: These same results are possible for you.

What to Do If Your Child Was Hazed in McKinley County

🚨 Step 1: Get Medical Help Immediately

• If your child is injured, take them to the hospital right away
• Rhabdomyolysis, alcohol poisoning, and internal injuries can be life-threatening
• Medical records are critical evidence for your case

📱 Step 2: Preserve All Evidence

Hazing cases are won or lost on evidence. Save everything:
✅ Text messages & group chats (GroupMe, Snapchat, Instagram, WhatsApp)
✅ Photos & videos (of injuries, hazing activities, fraternity house)
✅ Social media posts (anything referencing hazing)
✅ Medical records (hospital bills, doctor’s notes, therapy records)
✅ Witness statements (names and contact info of other pledges)
✅ Fraternity documents (pledge manuals, schedules, rules)

⚠️ WARNING: Do NOT delete anything — even if it seems embarrassing. Destroying evidence can hurt your case.

🚫 Step 3: Do NOT Talk to the Fraternity, Sorority, or University Without a Lawyer

• They will try to control the narrative
• They may pressure your child to sign something
• They may offer a lowball settlement before you know the full extent of damages
• Anything your child says can be used against them

Instead, call us first. We’ll handle all communication with the fraternity, university, and insurance companies.

📞 Step 4: Call Attorney 911 Immediately

Time is critical. Evidence disappears. Witnesses forget. And in New Mexico, you only have 2 years from the date of injury to file a lawsuit.

Call us now:
📞 1-888-ATTY-911
📧 ralph@atty911.com
🌐 attorney911.com

We offer:
✔ Free consultations — No cost to discuss your case
✔ Contingency fee — $0 upfront; we only get paid if you win
✔ Nationwide representation — We can help McKinley County families no matter where the hazing occurred
✔ Video consultations — No need to travel; we can meet remotely
✔ We travel to you — For depositions, trials, and client meetings

Why McKinley County Families Choose Attorney 911

1. We’re Fighting This Battle Right Now

• We’re actively litigating a $10 million hazing case against Pi Kappa Phi and UH
• We know exactly how these cases work — and how to win them
• We’re not afraid to take on national fraternities and universities

2. We Have Insider Knowledge

• Ralph Manginello is a former insurance defense attorney — he knows how the other side thinks
• Lupe Pena worked at a national defense firm — he knows how insurance companies try to lowball victims
• We’ve seen the playbook — and we know how to beat it

3. We Have a Proven Track Record

• Recovered millions for personal injury victims
• Successfully litigated against major corporations (including BP Texas City explosion)
• 4.9-star Google rating from 250+ clients
• Featured in ABC13, KHOU 11, Houston Chronicle, and Houston Public Media

4. We Speak Your Language

• Se habla español — We can serve McKinley County’s Hispanic families without language barriers
• We understand cultural pressures that may prevent victims from speaking out

5. We Care About More Than Just Money

Yes, we fight for maximum compensation — but we also fight to prevent this from happening to another family.

Lupe Pena said it best:

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

Fraternities & Universities Near McKinley County That Should Be on Notice

The same national fraternities and sororities that hazed our client in Houston operate in New Mexico and the Southwest. If your child is pledging one of these organizations near McKinley County, they are at risk:

Fraternities with Hazing Histories Near McKinley County

Universities Near McKinley County with Greek Life

• University of New Mexico (UNM) – Albuquerque
• New Mexico State University (NMSU) – Las Cruces
• Eastern New Mexico University (ENMU) – Portales
• Navajo Technical University – Crownpoint
• Western New Mexico University – Silver City

If your child is pledging at any of these schools, they face the same risks as our client in Houston.

The Warning to Fraternities & Universities Near McKinley County

To the fraternities and universities operating near McKinley County:

We are watching.

We know you have prior hazing incidents. We know you have failed to enforce your own policies. We know you have allowed dangerous traditions to continue.

And when you haze students in McKinley County or anywhere in New Mexico, we will hold you accountable.

• Pi Kappa Phi — We’re already suing you for $10 million. Your chapter could be next.
• Sigma Alpha Epsilon — We know about your history. We’re coming for you too.
• University of New Mexico, NMSU, ENMU — If you own the fraternity houses where hazing happens, you’re liable too.

The Beta Nu chapter at UH learned this the hard way. Your chapter could be next.

McKinley County Families: You Are Not Alone

Hazing victims often feel shame, fear, and isolation. They worry about retaliation, social ostracism, or being labeled a “snitch.” They may feel loyalty to the organization that abused them.

But you are not alone.

• 95% of hazing victims do not report it — but silence only protects the abusers.
• Hazing happens in fraternities, sororities, sports teams, marching bands, ROTC, and clubs — it’s not just Greek life.
• Universities and national organizations know about hazing — but they don’t stop it until someone gets hurt or dies.

We are here to help you break the silence.

Frequently Asked Questions About Hazing Lawsuits in McKinley County

💰 How much is my hazing case worth?

Every case is different, but hazing lawsuits have resulted in millions of dollars in compensation. Factors that increase case value include:

• Severity of injuries (hospitalization, surgery, permanent damage)
• Egregiousness of conduct (waterboarding, forced consumption, physical abuse)
• Prior incidents at the same chapter/university (shows they knew the risks)
• University ownership of the property (premises liability)
• Psychological trauma (PTSD, anxiety, depression)

Our current case is demanding $10 million — and we believe that’s a fair number given the severity of the abuse.

⏳ How long do I have to file a lawsuit?

In New Mexico, you generally have 2 years from the date of injury to file a personal injury lawsuit. Do not wait. Evidence disappears, witnesses forget, and your legal rights expire.

👨‍⚖️ Can I sue if my child “consented” to hazing?

Yes. New Mexico law says consent is not a defense to hazing. Even if your child “agreed” to participate, the law says it doesn’t matter. The fraternity, sorority, and university are still liable.

💵 Do I have to pay upfront for a lawyer?

No. We work on a contingency fee basis — you pay $0 upfront. We only get paid if we win your case. Our fee comes out of the settlement or verdict, so there’s no financial risk to you.

🌎 Can you help if the hazing didn’t happen in McKinley County?

Yes. While we’re based in Texas, we represent hazing victims nationwide, including in New Mexico and the Southwest. We can help whether the hazing happened at:

• UNM, NMSU, ENMU, or other New Mexico schools
• Out-of-state universities (Arizona, Colorado, Texas, etc.)
• Military academies or private schools

We offer video consultations and travel to you for depositions and trials.

📞 What should I do if my child was hazed?

1. Get medical help immediately — even if injuries seem minor
2. Preserve all evidence (texts, photos, videos, witness info)
3. Do NOT talk to the fraternity, sorority, or university without a lawyer
4. Call Attorney 911 now — 1-888-ATTY-911

McKinley County Families: It’s Time to Fight Back

Enough is enough.

For too long, fraternities and universities have protected their reputations over student safety. They’ve allowed dangerous traditions to continue, even after students were hospitalized or killed.

But we’re changing that.

Our $10 million lawsuit is sending a message: Hazing will not be tolerated. The people responsible will pay.

If your child was hazed in McKinley County or anywhere in New Mexico, we can help.

📞 Call Now: 1-888-ATTY-911

Free Consultation — Available 24/7

Or email: ralph@atty911.com

We don’t get paid unless you do. And we won’t stop until justice is served.

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