Hazing Lawyers for Menominee County Families – Holding Fraternities & Universities Accountable
If your child was hazed at a college or university near Menominee County, Michigan, you don’t have to face this alone.
At Attorney 911, we are actively litigating a $10 million hazing lawsuit against Pi Kappa Phi and the University of Houston—proving that fraternities and universities knowingly allow dangerous hazing to continue. The same fraternities operate near Menominee County, and the same negligence exists at local institutions.
We fight for hazing victims nationwide—including Menominee County families.
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🚨 The Hazing Crisis in Menominee County & Beyond
Hazing isn’t just “boys being boys” or “harmless tradition.” It’s abuse, torture, and sometimes manslaughter.
What Hazing Really Looks Like in Menominee County:
✅ Forced alcohol consumption – Pledges forced to drink until they vomit, pass out, or suffer alcohol poisoning.
✅ Extreme physical punishment – 500 squats, 100 pushups, bear crawls, and other exercises until muscles break down (rhabdomyolysis).
✅ Waterboarding & simulated drowning – Pledges sprayed with hoses while doing calisthenics, forced to endure near-drowning experiences.
✅ Sleep deprivation – Forced to drive fraternity members at all hours, leading to exhaustion and accidents.
✅ Psychological torture – Humiliation, threats of expulsion, and carrying degrading objects.
✅ Beatings with wooden paddles – Physical assault disguised as “tradition.”
✅ Forced eating until vomiting – Consuming large amounts of milk, hot dogs, or peppercorns until the body rejects it.
These aren’t rumors. This is happening now—including near Menominee County.
💔 Our Current Case: $10 Million Lawsuit Against Pi Kappa Phi & UH
What Happened to Leonel Bermudez?
- Not even a UH student yet – A “ghost rush” expected to transfer for Spring 2026.
- Accepted a bid to Pi Kappa Phi on September 16, 2025.
- Subjected to weeks of systematic abuse, including:
- Waterboarding with a garden hose (simulated drowning).
- Forced to do 500+ squats, 100+ pushups, and other extreme exercises until he collapsed.
- Struck with wooden paddles.
- Forced to eat until vomiting, then made to keep running.
- Another pledge lost consciousness during a workout (October 15, 2025).
- November 3, 2025 – Punished for missing an event, forced to exercise until he couldn’t stand without help.
- November 4-5, 2025 – Couldn’t move; condition worsened.
- November 6, 2025 – Mother rushed him to the hospital with rhabdomyolysis and kidney failure.
- Hospitalized for 3 nights, 4 days – Fighting for his life.
This didn’t happen by accident. This was a deliberate, systematic failure.
Who Is Responsible?
We are suing everyone involved—because everyone failed to stop it.
| Defendant | Why They’re Liable |
|---|---|
| Pi Kappa Phi National | Knew about “a hazing crisis” but failed to enforce anti-hazing policies. |
| UH Beta Nu Chapter | Directly organized and conducted the hazing. |
| University of Houston | Owned the fraternity house where the abuse occurred. Had prior hazing incidents in 2017 and did nothing. |
| Individual Members | Participated in, directed, or failed to stop the hazing. |
| Former Members | Hosted hazing at their homes. |
This isn’t just about one fraternity. It’s about a culture of abuse that universities and national organizations allow to continue.
📢 Media Coverage: Our Case Is Exposing the Truth
Our lawsuit has already made headlines, forcing Pi Kappa Phi and UH to respond:
📰 ABC13 Houston – “Abuse and hazing led to hospitalization of Pi Kappa Phi fraternity pledge, lawsuit alleges”
📰 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 statement admitted they had “violations” and are “looking forward to returning to campus.”
They’re not sorry. They’re waiting for this to blow over so they can do it again.
🏛️ The Same Hazing Happens Near Menominee County
Pi Kappa Phi has 150+ chapters nationwide, including near Menominee County. Other fraternities like Sigma Alpha Epsilon, Kappa Sigma, and Phi Delta Theta also have chapters in Michigan and operate under the same dangerous culture.
Universities Near Menominee County With Greek Life:
While Menominee County itself is rural, students from the area often attend universities with active Greek life, including:
- Northern Michigan University (Marquette, MI) – Home to multiple fraternities and sororities.
- Michigan Technological University (Houghton, MI) – Greek organizations present.
- University of Wisconsin-Green Bay (Green Bay, WI) – Nearby and has Greek life.
- Central Michigan University (Mount Pleasant, MI) – Large Greek system.
- Western Michigan University (Kalamazoo, MI) – Multiple fraternities and sororities.
- University of Michigan (Ann Arbor, MI) – Major Greek life presence.
- Michigan State University (East Lansing, MI) – One of the largest Greek systems in the country.
If your child attends or plans to attend any of these schools, they are at risk.
Why Menominee County Families Need to Act Now:
✅ Hazing is illegal in Michigan – Michigan’s anti-hazing law (MCL 750.411t) makes hazing a felony if it causes serious injury or death.
✅ Universities are complicit – They know hazing happens and often cover it up to protect their reputation.
✅ Fraternities have deep pockets – National organizations have millions in assets and insurance.
✅ Time is running out – Michigan’s statute of limitations means you have limited time to sue.
✅ Your child’s future is at stake – Hazing causes lifelong physical and psychological damage.
💰 Precedent Cases: Hazing Victims Win Millions
Hazing cases result in multi-million dollar settlements and verdicts. The same legal strategies apply to Menominee County families.
| Case | Fraternity | University | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stone Foltz (2021) | Pi Kappa Alpha | Bowling Green State | $10.1 million settlement |
| Maxwell Gruver (2017) | Phi Delta Theta | Louisiana State | $6.1 million jury verdict |
| Timothy Piazza (2017) | Beta Theta Pi | Penn State | $110+ million settlement |
| Andrew Coffey (2017) | Pi Kappa Phi | Florida State | Confidential settlement (same fraternity as our case) |
| Adam Oakes (2021) | Delta Chi | Virginia Commonwealth | $4+ million settlement |
These cases prove that hazing victims and their families can—and do—win big.
🔍 What to Do If Your Child Was Hazed in Menominee County
If your child was hazed, time is critical. Evidence disappears, witnesses forget, and your legal rights expire.
Step 1: Seek Medical Attention Immediately
- Even if injuries seem minor, get checked by a doctor.
- Rhabdomyolysis (muscle breakdown) and alcohol poisoning can be life-threatening.
- Medical records are crucial evidence.
Step 2: Preserve All Evidence
✔ Photos/Videos – Document injuries, hazing locations, and any items used.
✔ Text Messages/Group Chats – Screenshot ALL communications about hazing.
✔ Social Media – Save posts, DMs, and stories related to the incident.
✔ Witness Information – Get names and contact info of other pledges or witnesses.
✔ Medical Records – Keep copies of all hospital/doctor visits.
DO NOT:
❌ Delete anything.
❌ Talk to the fraternity or university without a lawyer.
❌ Post about the incident on social media.
❌ Sign anything from the organization or their insurance.
Step 3: Contact an Experienced Hazing Lawyer Immediately
Menominee County families deserve aggressive representation. At Attorney 911, we:
✅ Travel to Menominee County for depositions, meetings, and trials.
✅ Offer free, confidential consultations – No upfront cost.
✅ Work on contingency – You pay nothing unless we win.
✅ Have federal court authority – Can sue national fraternities anywhere in the U.S.
✅ Are former insurance defense attorneys – We know how they’ll try to lowball you.
📞 Call now: 1-888-ATTY-911
📧 Email: ralph@atty911.com
⚖️ Who Can Be Sued for Hazing in Menominee County?
We sue everyone responsible—because everyone failed to stop it.
| Defendant | Why They’re Liable |
|---|---|
| Local Fraternity Chapter | Directly organized and conducted the hazing. |
| National Fraternity Organization | Failed to supervise chapters; knew about prior hazing incidents. |
| University/College | Failed to protect students despite knowing hazing occurs. |
| Individual Members | Participated in, directed, or failed to stop the hazing. |
| Alumni/Advisors | Hosted hazing events at their homes. |
| Housing Corporations | Owned/controlled property where hazing occurred. |
We don’t just sue broke college students. We go after the institutions with deep pockets.
💔 What Hazing Does to Victims
Hazing causes lifelong damage—physically, emotionally, and financially.
Physical Injuries:
- Rhabdomyolysis (muscle breakdown) → kidney failure, permanent damage.
- Alcohol poisoning → brain damage, death.
- Traumatic brain injury (from beatings or falls).
- Broken bones, burns, internal injuries.
- Hypothermia/hyperthermia (from exposure).
Psychological Trauma:
- PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder).
- Anxiety & depression.
- Suicidal ideation.
- Trust issues & social withdrawal.
- Academic decline & lost scholarships.
Financial Consequences:
- Medical bills (hospital stays, therapy, future treatment).
- Lost wages (time missed from work).
- Lost academic opportunities (delayed graduation, changed majors).
- Future earning potential (if injuries prevent career goals).
This isn’t just a “rough week.” It’s a lifetime of consequences.
🎯 Why Menominee County Families Choose Attorney 911
1. We’re Actively Fighting This Battle Right Now
- We’re currently litigating a $10 million hazing case against Pi Kappa Phi and UH.
- We know exactly how these organizations operate—and how to beat them.
2. We Have Federal Court Authority
- We can sue national fraternities and universities anywhere in the U.S.
- Menominee County families get the same aggressive representation as Houston families.
3. Former Insurance Defense Attorneys
- We know their playbook—because we used to work for them.
- We anticipate their defenses and dismantle them.
4. We Travel to Menominee County
- We come to you for depositions, meetings, and trials.
- Distance is not a barrier to justice.
5. No Upfront Costs – We Work on Contingency
- You pay nothing unless we win.
- We only get paid when you get paid.
6. We Speak Spanish
- Se habla español – Bilingual staff available.
- No language barriers to justice.
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Menominee County families: Your child didn’t deserve this. The people who hurt them must be held accountable.
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Free, confidential consultation. No upfront costs. We fight for you.
🚨 Fraternities & Universities Near Menominee County: We Are Watching
To the fraternities operating near Menominee County:
- Pi Kappa Phi
- Sigma Alpha Epsilon
- Kappa Sigma
- Phi Delta Theta
- Sigma Chi
- Beta Theta Pi
We know your chapters. We know your national organizations. We know your insurance policies.
If you haze students near Menominee County, we will find every liable entity. We will sue everyone responsible. And we will shut you down.
The UH Pi Kappa Phi chapter learned this the hard way. Your chapter could be next.
🏆 Justice for Menominee County Hazing Victims
Enough is enough.
If your child was hazed near Menominee County, you have the right to fight back. You have the right to compensation. You have the right to hold these institutions accountable.
We are Attorney 911. We are Ralph Manginello and Lupe Pena. And we will fight for your family.
📞 Call now: 1-888-ATTY-911
📧 ralph@atty911.com
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Menominee County families: The fight for justice starts today.
