🛡️ Hazing Victims in Nash County: You Have Rights. You Are Not Alone.
Nash County families, if your child has been hazed at a college, university, or Greek organization near Nash County, you need to know: what happened to Leonel Bermudez in Houston is happening right here in North Carolina.
At Attorney 911, we are currently fighting a $10 million lawsuit against Pi Kappa Phi fraternity and the University of Houston for the torture and hospitalization of a student who was waterboarded, forced to do 500 squats, and beaten with wooden paddles until his muscles broke down and his kidneys failed. He spent four days in the hospital fighting for his life.
The same fraternities operate near Nash County. The same hazing happens here. And we will fight for Nash County families with the same fury we’re bringing to this case.
🚨 What Is Hazing? It’s Not “Tradition.” It’s Abuse.
Hazing is any activity expected of someone joining or participating in a group that humiliates, degrades, abuses, or endangers them — regardless of the person’s willingness to participate.
In Nash County and across North Carolina, hazing includes:
- Physical abuse: Beating, paddling, branding, extreme exercise
- Forced consumption: Alcohol, food, non-food substances until vomiting
- Psychological torture: Waterboarding, sleep deprivation, humiliation
- Sexual abuse: Forced nudity, sexual acts, carrying sexual objects
- Dangerous activities: Blindfolded exercises, confined spaces, exposure to elements
This is not “building brotherhood.” This is assault. This is battery. This is torture.
💔 The Hazing Crisis in Nash County and North Carolina
Hazing is not limited to Texas. It is happening at colleges and universities near Nash County right now.
Universities Near Nash County with Active Greek Life:
- North Carolina State University (Raleigh) – Large Greek system with documented hazing incidents
- University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill – Major Greek presence
- Duke University (Durham) – Elite Greek organizations
- East Carolina University (Greenville) – Significant Greek life
- Wake Forest University (Winston-Salem) – Strong Greek culture
- Campbell University (Buies Creek) – Growing Greek system
- Barton College (Wilson) – Local Greek organizations
The same national fraternities involved in the UH case — Pi Kappa Phi, Sigma Alpha Epsilon, Pi Kappa Alpha, and others — have active chapters at universities near Nash County.
If your child is pledging a fraternity or sorority in Nash County or anywhere in North Carolina, they face the same risks that hospitalized our client in Houston.
⚖️ North Carolina Hazing Laws: Strong Protections for Victims
North Carolina has strict anti-hazing laws that protect students and hold perpetrators accountable.
North Carolina General Statute § 14-35 – Hazing
Definition:
Any activity that endangers the physical health or safety of a student for the purpose of initiation or admission into, or affiliation with, any organization.
Penalties:
- Class 2 Misdemeanor for hazing that does not result in serious injury or death
- Class 1 Misdemeanor if the hazing results in serious injury or death
- Organizations can be fined up to $10,000
- Consent is NOT a defense – even if the victim agreed to participate, it is still illegal
Nash County families: If your child was hazed, you have the right to pursue civil damages in addition to any criminal charges.
🏥 The Medical Consequences of Hazing: What Nash County Parents Need to Know
Hazing doesn’t just leave emotional scars. It can cause life-threatening physical injuries.
Common Hazing Injuries in North Carolina:
| Injury Type | What It Is | Hazing Activities That Cause It | Nash County Impact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rhabdomyolysis | Muscle breakdown releasing toxic proteins into bloodstream | Extreme exercise (500 squats, 100 pushups, bear crawls) | Kidney failure; hospitalization; potential lifelong damage |
| Acute Alcohol Poisoning | Dangerously high blood alcohol concentration | Forced binge drinking | Death; brain damage; coma |
| Traumatic Brain Injury | Brain damage from head trauma | Beatings; falls; paddling | Cognitive impairment; permanent disability |
| Heat Stroke / Hypothermia | Body temperature extremes | Forced exposure to heat or cold | Organ failure; death |
| Internal Bleeding | Bleeding inside the body | Physical abuse; falls | Life-threatening; requires surgery |
| PTSD / Anxiety / Depression | Psychological trauma | Waterboarding; humiliation; sleep deprivation | Long-term therapy; medication; inability to function |
Our Houston client suffered rhabdomyolysis and kidney failure from forced exercise. These same injuries are happening to students near Nash County.
💰 Multi-Million Dollar Precedents: Hazing Cases Win Big
Nash County families: You may be entitled to significant compensation for hazing injuries. These are not theoretical numbers — these are real verdicts and settlements from hazing cases across America.
| Case | University | Fraternity | Outcome | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stone Foltz | Bowling Green State | Pi Kappa Alpha | Settlement | $10.1 Million |
| Maxwell Gruver | Louisiana State | Phi Delta Theta | Jury Verdict | $6.1 Million |
| Timothy Piazza | Penn State | Beta Theta Pi | Settlement | $110+ Million (estimated) |
| Andrew Coffey | Florida State | Pi Kappa Phi | Settlement | Confidential (major) |
| Tucker Hipps | Clemson | Sigma Phi Epsilon | Settlement | $500,000+ |
These results are possible for Nash County victims. The same legal strategies apply in North Carolina.
🔍 Who Is Liable? Everyone Who Allowed This to Happen
When hazing occurs, multiple parties share responsibility. In our Houston case, we are suing:
| Defendant | Why They’re Liable | Nash County Application |
|---|---|---|
| Local Chapter | Directly organized and conducted hazing | Same chapter structure exists near Nash County |
| National Organization | Failed to supervise; knew about “hazing crisis” | Same nationals operate near Nash County |
| University | Owned fraternity house; failed to prevent hazing | Universities near Nash County have same oversight duties |
| Individual Members | Participated in or facilitated hazing | Every member who hazed your child can be sued personally |
| Chapter Officers | Leadership responsibility; directed activities | Chapter presidents, pledgemasters face personal liability |
| Alumni / Hosts | Allowed hazing at their homes | Alumni who host hazing events are liable |
Nash County families: We will pursue every liable party to ensure full accountability and maximum compensation.
📋 What to Do If Your Child Is Hazed in Nash County
IMMEDIATE ACTION STEPS FOR Nash COUNTY FAMILIES:
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🚑 Seek Medical Attention
- Even if injuries seem minor, get checked immediately
- Document everything — hospital records are critical evidence
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📸 Preserve All Evidence
- Photos/Videos: Document injuries, hazing locations, any physical evidence
- Screenshots: Save all texts, GroupMe, Snapchat, Instagram DMs about hazing
- Witnesses: Get names and contact info of other pledges or witnesses
- Documents: Save pledge manuals, schedules, any written rules
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🚫 Do NOT Confront the Organization
- Do not talk to fraternity/sorority leadership without legal counsel
- Do not sign anything from the organization
- Do not post about the incident on social media
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📞 Contact an Attorney Immediately
- Call Attorney 911 at 1-888-ATTY-911
- Free consultation for Nash County families
- We work on contingency — $0 upfront
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📝 Report to Authorities
- Consider filing a police report
- Report to university Title IX office (if applicable)
- Report to national fraternity organization
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📅 Act Fast — Statute of Limitations
- North Carolina has a 3-year statute of limitations for personal injury claims
- Evidence disappears quickly — act immediately
🛡️ Why Nash County Families Choose Attorney 911
We Are the Hazing Litigation Experts — Now Serving Nash County
| Advantage | Why It Matters for Nash County Families |
|---|---|
| 25+ Years Courtroom Experience | Proven track record of winning complex cases |
| Former Insurance Defense Attorneys | We know how defendants will fight — and how to beat them |
| Federal Court Admission | Can pursue Nash County cases in federal jurisdiction |
| Dual-State Bar Admission | Texas AND New York — strategic advantage for national fraternities |
| Currently Litigating $10M Hazing Case | Same strategies available for Nash County victims |
| Se Habla Español | Bilingual staff serving Spanish-speaking families |
| Nationwide Service | We represent hazing victims across America — including Nash County |
| Contingency Fee | $0 upfront — we don’t get paid unless you win |
Our Approach for Nash County Families:
“When a legal emergency hits — whether it’s on a North Carolina highway or a fraternity house near Nash County — we move FIRST, FAST, and DECISIVELY.”
For Nash County hazing victims, our team will:
- Build your case with expert witnesses (medical, Greek life culture, institutional negligence)
- Preserve evidence immediately — texts, photos, medical records, witness statements
- Negotiate from strength — we’re currently litigating a $10 million hazing case
- Travel to Nash County — for depositions, trials, and client meetings
- Provide remote consultations — Nash County families can video chat with our attorneys
- Pursue every liable party — chapter, nationals, university, individuals
If a university, fraternity, or insurance company tries to silence Nash County hazing victims, we take it to court.
🎯 The Attorney 911 Difference: We Treat Nash County Families Like Family
“We see your child as a person — not a paycheck. And we will fight hard for Nash County families, because we truly care.”
What sets us apart for Nash County victims:
- We’re not afraid of big institutions — we’ve taken on universities and national fraternities
- We understand Greek life culture — we know how these organizations operate
- We have the resources — we can go the distance against deep-pocketed defendants
- We communicate — Nash County families will always know what’s happening with their case
- We care — we’ve seen what fraternities do to kids, and we won’t stop until justice is served
📞 Nash County Families: Call Now — Free Consultation
If your child has been hazed at a college or university near Nash County, you have legal rights. We can help.
📍 How Nash County Families Can Reach Us:
- Call: 1-888-ATTY-911 (24/7)
- Email: ralph@atty911.com
- Video Consultation: Available for Nash County families who cannot travel
- In-Person Meetings: We will travel to Nash County for depositions and client meetings
We work on CONTINGENCY for Nash County hazing victims — $0 upfront. We don’t get paid unless we WIN your case.
🚨 Fraternities Near Nash County: We Are Watching
To fraternities operating near Nash County: We are watching. The same legal strategies that secured $10+ million verdicts nationwide apply to your chapter.
Pi Kappa Phi, Sigma Alpha Epsilon, Pi Kappa Alpha, Phi Delta Theta, Beta Theta Pi, Sigma Chi, Kappa Sigma — if your chapter operates near Nash County, know that Attorney 911 represents hazing victims across America.
Every national fraternity with chapters near Nash County should review their hazing policies immediately. We have proven these cases can be won.
Universities near Nash County: The same institutional negligence that made University of Houston a defendant exists at your campus. Act now or face the same accountability.
To Greek life leadership at Nash County institutions: The Bermudez case is a warning. Clean up your chapters before we clean them out in court.
📢 Nash County Parents: Your Child Deserves Justice
Nash County families send their children to college expecting them to be safe. That trust is being betrayed.
Hazing is not “boys being boys.” It’s not “tradition.” It’s not “building character.”
It is:
- Assault
- Battery
- Torture
- Reckless endangerment
- Sometimes manslaughter
- Sometimes murder
Nash County parents: If your child has been hazed, we will fight for you. We will hold every responsible party accountable. And we will make sure this never happens to another Nash County family.
💔 To Hazing Victims in Nash County: You Are Not Alone
If you’re reading this and you’ve been hazed, we want you to know:
- You didn’t deserve this.
- You are not to blame.
- You have rights.
- You are not alone.
The shame and fear you feel are real. The trauma is real. But you don’t have to carry this alone.
Call us. Even if you’re not sure about legal action. We can help you understand your options. We can help you heal.
📚 Resources for Nash County Families
North Carolina Anti-Hazing Organizations:
- North Carolina Coalition Against Hazing – [Website]
- StopHazing.org – National resource with state-specific information
- Clery Center – Campus safety resources
Crisis Support:
- National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 988
- Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741
- RAINN (Sexual Assault Hotline): 1-800-656-HOPE (4673)
Legal Resources:
- Attorney 911 Hazing Hotline: 1-888-ATTY-911
- North Carolina State Bar Lawyer Referral Service: [Website]
🔥 Nash County Families: It’s Time to Fight Back
The fraternities thought they could get away with it. The universities thought they could ignore it. The national organizations thought they could cover it up.
They were wrong.
We are Attorney 911. We are Ralph Manginello and Lupe Pena. And we are coming for every institution in Nash County, every national organization, and every individual who thinks they can torture our kids and walk away.
Nash County families: Your child deserves justice. Call us today.
📞 1-888-ATTY-911 | ralph@atty911.com | attorney911.com
Free consultation. $0 upfront. We don’t get paid unless you win.
Serving Nash County and all of North Carolina.
