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# **Hazing Victims in Menominee County: Your Legal Rights & How We Can Help**

The Hazing Crisis Hits Close to Home

Menominee County families send their children to college expecting them to be safe. They trust universities and student organizations to provide a positive, supportive environment. But for too many students, Greek life and other campus organizations have become dangerous—even deadly.

Hazing is not tradition. It’s not bonding. It’s abuse.

And it’s happening at colleges and universities near Menominee County.

At Attorney 911, we’re currently fighting a $10 million lawsuit against Pi Kappa Phi fraternity and the University of Houston for the severe hazing of a student who was waterboarded, forced to do extreme physical punishment, and hospitalized with rhabdomyolysis and kidney failure. This isn’t an isolated incident—it’s part of a nationwide crisis.

If your child has been hazed in Menominee County or anywhere in Wisconsin, you have legal rights. And we can help.

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

Hazing is any activity expected of someone joining or participating in a group that humiliates, degrades, abuses, or endangers them, regardless of whether they consent.

Common hazing activities include:

• Forced alcohol consumption (binge drinking, drinking games)
• Extreme physical punishment (excessive exercise, beatings, paddling)
• Sleep deprivation (late-night activities, forced errands)
• Psychological abuse (threats, humiliation, isolation)
• Waterboarding or simulated drowning (as seen in our current case)
• Forced consumption of food, liquids, or non-food items (until vomiting)
• Sexual humiliation or assault

Wisconsin law (Wis. Stat. § 948.51) makes hazing a crime. Even if a student “consents,” it is not a legal defense—organizations can still be held liable.

Real Cases, Real Consequences

Hazing isn’t just “kids being kids.” It has life-altering—and sometimes fatal—consequences.

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

• Victim: Leonel Bermudez (a “ghost rush” pledge—not even enrolled at UH yet)
• Hazing: Waterboarding, forced 500 squats, wooden paddles, sleep deprivation
• Result: Severe rhabdomyolysis (muscle breakdown) and acute kidney failure—hospitalized for 4 days
• Defendants: Pi Kappa Phi National, local chapter, University of Houston, individual members
• Status: $10 million lawsuit filed—we’re fighting this battle right now

This same fraternity has chapters near Menominee County. The same risks exist here.

Other Hazing Cases That Changed the Law

These cases prove that hazing victims can—and do—win big. The same justice is available to Menominee County families.

Who Is Liable for Hazing in Menominee County?

If your child was hazed, multiple parties can be held legally responsible, including:

1. The Local Chapter – The fraternity/sorority that organized the hazing
2. National Organization – They set the culture and failed to prevent abuse
3. University/College – They have a duty to protect students (especially if they own the fraternity house)
4. Individual Members – Those who directly participated in or allowed hazing
5. Alumni & Advisors – If they knew about hazing and did nothing
6. Insurance Companies – Many organizations have liability policies that cover hazing claims

In our current case, we’re suing:

• Pi Kappa Phi National (failed to enforce anti-hazing policies despite knowing about a “hazing crisis”)
• The local UH chapter (directly organized and conducted the abuse)
• University of Houston (owned the fraternity house where hazing occurred)
• Individual members (including the president, pledgemaster, and others)

The same legal strategy applies to Menominee County hazing cases.

What Should You Do If Your Child Was Hazed?

Step 1: Seek Medical Attention Immediately

• Rhabdomyolysis, alcohol poisoning, and head injuries can be life-threatening.
• Get a full medical evaluation—even if your child “feels fine,” symptoms may appear later.
• Document everything—hospital records, doctor’s notes, and photos of injuries.

Step 2: Preserve All Evidence

• Save all communications (texts, GroupMe, Snapchat, Instagram DMs, emails)
• Take screenshots of any social media posts about hazing
• Photograph injuries at all stages of healing
• Get witness contact information (other pledges, bystanders)
• Do NOT delete anything—even if it seems embarrassing or incriminating

Step 3: Do NOT Speak to the Organization or University Alone

• Fraternities, sororities, and universities will try to control the narrative.
• They may pressure your child to sign documents or give statements.
• Anything your child says can be used against them in a lawsuit.

Step 4: Contact an Experienced Hazing Attorney Immediately

• Wisconsin has a 3-year statute of limitations for personal injury claims.
• Evidence disappears fast—witnesses forget, messages get deleted, organizations destroy records.
• The sooner we get involved, the stronger your case will be.

Why Choose Attorney 911 for Your Menominee County Hazing Case?

1. We’re Fighting This Battle Right Now

• We’re currently litigating a $10 million hazing lawsuit against Pi Kappa Phi and the University of Houston.
• We know exactly how these organizations operate—and how to hold them accountable.
• We’ve already shut down the UH chapter—and we’re not stopping until justice is served.

2. Former Insurance Defense Attorneys—We Know Their Playbook

• Ralph Manginello and Lupe Pena both worked for insurance companies before switching sides to fight for victims.
• We know how fraternities, universities, and insurance companies try to deny claims.
• We use that insider knowledge to maximize your compensation.

3. Nationwide Reach—We Can Handle Your Menominee County Case

• Headquartered in Texas, but we serve hazing victims nationwide.
• Federal court authority (U.S. District Court admission) allows us to pursue cases anywhere.
• We travel to Menominee County for depositions, client meetings, and trials.
• Video consultations available—you don’t have to come to us.

4. No Upfront Costs—We Work on Contingency

• You pay $0 upfront. We only get paid if we win your case.
• No hourly fees, no retainers—just a percentage of your settlement or verdict.
• If we don’t win, you owe us nothing.

5. Aggressive, Compassionate Representation

• We treat every client like family.
• We understand the emotional trauma of hazing—we’ve seen it firsthand.
• We don’t back down from powerful institutions.

What Compensation Can You Recover?

Hazing victims may be entitled to economic and non-economic damages, including:

Economic Damages (Tangible Losses)

✅ Medical bills (hospital stays, ER visits, therapy, future treatment)
✅ Lost wages (if hazing caused your child to miss work or internships)
✅ Educational disruption (tuition refunds, scholarship losses)
✅ Rehabilitation costs (physical therapy, mental health treatment)

Non-Economic Damages (Pain & Suffering)

✅ Physical pain and suffering (from injuries, medical treatment)
✅ Emotional distress (PTSD, anxiety, depression)
✅ Humiliation and shame (from degrading hazing rituals)
✅ Loss of enjoyment of life (inability to participate in normal activities)

Punitive Damages (Punishing the Wrongdoers)

• If the hazing was extreme, intentional, or reckless, courts may award punitive damages to punish the organization and deter future misconduct.
• In our Pi Kappa Phi case, we’re seeking punitive damages for waterboarding, forced exercise until collapse, and wooden paddles.

Menominee County Universities & Greek Organizations: We’re Watching

The same national fraternities involved in hazing deaths and lawsuits nationwide have chapters near Menominee County, including:

If your child was hazed at any of these organizations—or any other fraternity, sorority, or campus group—we can help.

Next Steps for Menominee County Families

1. Call Us Immediately for a Free Consultation

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

We’ll evaluate your case at no cost and explain your legal options.

2. Don’t Wait—Evidence Disappears Fast

• Organizations delete messages, destroy records, and intimidate witnesses.
• The sooner we get involved, the stronger your case will be.

3. Let Us Handle the Legal Battle

• We’ll preserve evidence, file the lawsuit, and fight for maximum compensation.
• You focus on your child’s recovery.

Menominee County Parents: This Is Your Warning

If your child is pledging a fraternity, sorority, or any campus organization near Menominee County, they are at risk.

The same hazing that hospitalized our client in Houston is happening here.

The same fraternities with deadly histories operate near Menominee County.

The same universities that fail to protect students exist in Wisconsin.

But you don’t have to accept it.

If your child has been hazed, call us now. We will fight for them.

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We serve Menominee County and all of Wisconsin. We come to you.

No upfront costs. No fees unless we win.

Enough is enough.