Hazing Lawyers in Nassau County, Florida – Attorney 911 Fights for Victims
Nassau County Families: Your Child Was Hazed. Now What?
If your son or daughter was hazed at a Nassau County college, university, or Greek organization, you’re not alone. The same fraternities and institutions that have paid millions in settlements for hazing deaths and injuries operate right here in Nassau County. And Attorney 911 is fighting this battle right now—we’re currently litigating a $10 million hazing lawsuit against Pi Kappa Phi and the University of Houston, where a student was waterboarded, forced to do 500 squats, and hospitalized with kidney failure.
This isn’t “tradition.” This isn’t “brotherhood.” This is abuse. And we will hold them accountable—no matter where in Nassau County or Florida it happened.
🚨 The Hazing Crisis in Nassau County: What Parents Need to Know
Hazing Happens Here. The Same Fraternities Are in Nassau County.
The Pi Kappa Phi fraternity that hospitalized our client in Houston has 150+ chapters nationwide, including near Nassau County. Other national fraternities with documented hazing histories—like Sigma Alpha Epsilon, Kappa Sigma, and Phi Delta Theta—also operate at universities in and around Nassau County.
If your child was hazed in Nassau County, the same legal strategies that won $10+ million in other cases apply to you.
Universities in Nassau County Have the Same Liability Failures
The University of Houston owned the fraternity house where our client was waterboarded. They had the power to stop it—but they didn’t. Nassau County universities face the same oversight failures. If your child was hazed at a Nassau County school, the institution may be legally responsible.
Nassau County Parents: You Have Rights
- Your child does not have to suffer in silence. Hazing is illegal in Florida under Florida Statute § 1006.63.
- Consent is not a defense. Even if your child “agreed” to participate, Florida law says consent does not justify hazing.
- You can sue for medical bills, pain and suffering, and punitive damages. Hazing cases have resulted in multi-million-dollar settlements and verdicts.
- You have 2 years to file a lawsuit in Florida. Don’t wait—evidence disappears, witnesses forget, and your rights expire.
💔 What Happens in Hazing: A Nassau County Parent’s Worst Nightmare
Our client in Houston was subjected to:
✅ Waterboarding with a garden hose (simulated drowning)
✅ Forced to eat until vomiting (milk, hot dogs, peppercorns)
✅ 500 squats, 100+ pushups, bear crawls, and 100-yard crawls—until his muscles broke down
✅ Struck with wooden paddles
✅ Threatened with expulsion if he stopped
✅ Hospitalized for 4 days with rhabdomyolysis and kidney failure
This isn’t hazing. This is torture.
And it’s happening at Nassau County colleges right now.
📍 Nassau County Hazing: Where It Happens & Who’s Responsible
Universities & Colleges Near Nassau County with Greek Life
Nassau County is home to Florida State College at Jacksonville (FSCJ), and nearby institutions like:
- University of North Florida (UNF) – Jacksonville
- Jacksonville University (JU) – Jacksonville
- Flagler College – St. Augustine
- University of Florida (UF) – Gainesville (within driving distance)
These schools have active Greek organizations—many with documented hazing histories.
Fraternities & Sororities in Nassau County with Hazing Risks
The same national fraternities involved in hazing deaths and lawsuits operate near Nassau County:
| Fraternity | Notable Hazing Cases | Nassau County Presence |
|---|---|---|
| Pi Kappa Phi | Andrew Coffey (FSU, 2017 – death), Leonel Bermudez (UH, 2025 – kidney failure) | Yes |
| Sigma Alpha Epsilon (SAE) | Max Gruver (LSU, 2017 – $6.1M verdict), multiple alcohol deaths | Yes |
| Kappa Sigma | Multiple hazing deaths, including at Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) | Yes |
| Phi Delta Theta | Maxwell Gruver (LSU, 2017 – $6.1M verdict) | Yes |
| Pi Kappa Alpha (Pike) | Stone Foltz (BGSU, 2021 – $10.1M settlement) | Yes |
If your child was hazed by any of these organizations in Nassau County, we can help.
⚖️ Nassau County Hazing Laws: What Florida Parents Need to Know
Florida Anti-Hazing Law (Fla. Stat. § 1006.63)
Florida law defines hazing as:
“Any action or situation that recklessly or intentionally endangers the mental or physical health or safety of a student for purposes including, but not limited to, initiation or admission into or affiliation with any organization operating under the sanction of a postsecondary institution.”
Hazing is a crime in Florida:
- Misdemeanor hazing: Up to 1 year in jail
- Felony hazing (if death or serious injury occurs): Up to 5 years in prison
Universities can also be held civilly liable for failing to prevent hazing.
Consent Is Not a Defense in Florida
Florida law explicitly states:
“The implied or express consent of the victim may not be a defense to an action brought under this section.”
Even if your child “agreed” to participate, the fraternity and university can still be held accountable.
💰 How Much Is a Nassau County Hazing Case Worth?
Hazing lawsuits have resulted in multi-million-dollar settlements and verdicts, including:
| Case | Fraternity | Injury/Death | Settlement/Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stone Foltz (BGSU, 2021) | Pi Kappa Alpha | Death (alcohol poisoning) | $10.1 million |
| Maxwell Gruver (LSU, 2017) | Phi Delta Theta | Death (alcohol poisoning) | $6.1 million jury verdict |
| Timothy Piazza (Penn State, 2017) | Beta Theta Pi | Death (traumatic brain injury) | $110+ million (estimated) |
| Andrew Coffey (FSU, 2017) | Pi Kappa Phi | Death (alcohol poisoning) | Confidential settlement |
| Leonel Bermudez (UH, 2025) | Pi Kappa Phi | Rhabdomyolysis, kidney failure | $10 million lawsuit pending |
Nassau County families: These same results are possible for your case.
What Can You Recover in a Nassau County Hazing Lawsuit?
| Type of Damages | What It Covers | Example for Nassau County Victims |
|---|---|---|
| Medical Expenses | Hospital bills, therapy, future treatment | ER visit, hospitalization, kidney monitoring |
| Pain & Suffering | Physical and emotional trauma | PTSD, anxiety, fear of retribution |
| Lost Wages | Missed work due to injuries | Time off for recovery or therapy |
| Educational Damages | Tuition loss, scholarship impact | Dropping out due to trauma |
| Punitive Damages | Punishment for egregious conduct | Waterboarding, forced exercise, cover-ups |
🚨 What to Do If Your Child Was Hazed in Nassau County
Step 1: Get Medical Help Immediately
- Go to the ER if needed. Hazing injuries (like rhabdomyolysis) can be life-threatening.
- Follow up with a doctor. Even if injuries seem minor, get them documented.
- Seek mental health support. Hazing causes PTSD, anxiety, and depression.
Step 2: Preserve All Evidence
✅ Take photos/videos of injuries, hazing locations, and any physical evidence.
✅ Save all communications (texts, GroupMe, Snapchat, emails, social media).
✅ Get witness names and contact info (other pledges, bystanders).
✅ Keep medical records (hospital bills, doctor’s notes, therapy records).
❌ Do NOT:
- Delete any messages or posts
- Talk to the fraternity, university, or their lawyers without legal counsel
- Sign anything from the organization
- Post about the incident on social media
Step 3: Contact a Nassau County Hazing Lawyer Immediately
The statute of limitations in Florida is 2 years. If you wait, you lose your right to sue.
Attorney 911 offers:
✔ Free, confidential consultations for Nassau County hazing victims
✔ No upfront costs—we work on contingency (you pay nothing unless we win)
✔ Nationwide representation—we can help Nassau County families no matter where the hazing occurred
✔ Aggressive litigation—we’re currently fighting a $10M hazing case and know how to win
Call now: 📞 1-888-ATTY-911 (24/7)
Email: ralph@atty911.com
🏛️ Who Can Be Sued in a Nassau County Hazing Case?
| Defendant | Why They’re Liable | Example from Our Case |
|---|---|---|
| Local Fraternity Chapter | Directly organized hazing | Pi Kappa Phi Beta Nu (UH) |
| National Fraternity | Failed to supervise, knew about hazing | Pi Kappa Phi National |
| University | Owned fraternity house, failed to prevent hazing | University of Houston |
| Individual Members | Participated in or enabled hazing | Fraternity president, pledgemaster |
| Alumni | Hosted hazing at their homes | Former member’s residence |
| Housing Corporation | Owned property where hazing occurred | Beta Nu Housing Corp |
Nassau County families: We sue everyone responsible.
🎯 Why Choose Attorney 911 for Your Nassau 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 how to win these cases.
2. Former Insurance Defense Attorneys – We Know Their Playbook
Ralph Manginello and Lupe Pena used to defend insurance companies. Now, we use that knowledge to maximize compensation for victims.
3. Nationwide Experience – We Can Help Nassau County Families Anywhere
While based in Texas, we represent hazing victims nationwide, including Nassau County. We can:
- File lawsuits in federal court
- Travel to Nassau County for depositions and trials
- Offer remote consultations for Nassau County families
4. Proven Results in Hazing Cases
- Multi-million-dollar settlements and verdicts in personal injury cases
- Experience with rhabdomyolysis, alcohol poisoning, and wrongful death from hazing
- Aggressive litigation against universities and national fraternities
5. We Speak Spanish – Se Habla Español
Many hazing victims in Nassau County are Hispanic. We provide full legal services in Spanish to ensure no language barriers stand in the way of justice.
6. No Upfront Costs – You Pay Nothing Unless We Win
We work on contingency—you don’t pay us unless we recover compensation for you.
📢 Nassau County Fraternities: We Are Watching
To Pi Kappa Phi, Sigma Alpha Epsilon, Kappa Sigma, Phi Delta Theta, and all other fraternities operating near Nassau County:
We are tracking your chapters. We know your corporate structures. We know your national organizations have paid millions in hazing settlements.
If you haze students in Nassau County, we will find every liable entity—and we will sue them all.
The Pi Kappa Phi Beta Nu chapter at UH? Shut down. Charter surrendered. Criminal referrals initiated. Our client’s $10 million lawsuit is ongoing.
Your chapter could be next.
📞 Nassau County Families: Call Now for a Free Consultation
If your child was hazed in Nassau County, you have legal rights. We can help.
📞 1-888-ATTY-911 (24/7)
📧 ralph@atty911.com
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We serve Nassau County and all of Florida. Distance is not a barrier to justice.
🔥 Nassau County Hazing Victims: Enough Is Enough
Hazing doesn’t build character. It destroys lives. It sends students to the hospital. It takes children away from their families.
Nassau County parents: You trusted these institutions to keep your child safe. They failed.
Now, it’s time to fight back.
Call Attorney 911 today. Let’s hold them accountable.
