🚨 Hazing Victims in New York County: You Are Not Alone — We’re Fighting for Justice Nationwide

A fraternity near New York County waterboarded a student. Another was forced to do 500 squats until his kidneys failed. A third was hog-tied with an object in his mouth for over an hour. This isn’t “tradition.” It’s torture. And it’s happening at universities near New York County right now.

At Attorney 911, we’re currently litigating a $10 million hazing lawsuit against Pi Kappa Phi and the University of Houston. Our client was hospitalized for three nights and four days with rhabdomyolysis and acute kidney failure after being subjected to waterboarding, forced eating, extreme physical punishment, and psychological abuse. The same fraternities with chapters near New York County have the same hazing cultures. The same universities near New York County have the same oversight failures.

If your child has been hazed at a university near New York County, we can help. Even if you’re in New York County and the incident happened elsewhere, we serve hazing victims nationwide.

📞 Call Now: 1-888-ATTY-911 — Free Consultation for New York County Families

🔥 What Happened in Houston Could Happen Near New York County

Our client, Leonel Bermudez, wasn’t even a University of Houston student yet. He was a “ghost rush” — a prospective member expected to transfer for the upcoming semester. Pi Kappa Phi hazed him anyway. They waterboarded him. They forced him to do 500 squats. They struck him with wooden paddles. He ended up in the hospital with kidney failure.

This same hazing happens at universities near New York County. The same fraternities operate near New York County. The same negligence exists at New York County institutions.

Pi Kappa Phi has 150+ chapters across America, including near New York County. They had 8 years to fix their culture after another student died from hazing in 2017. They didn’t. Now another student has been hospitalized.

If your child is pledging a fraternity or sorority near New York County, they face the same risks.

🏛️ Universities Near New York County Are Complicit

The University of Houston owned the fraternity house where our client was waterboarded. They collected rent while students were being tortured. They had the power to inspect, regulate, and shut it down. They chose not to.

Universities near New York County have the same power — and the same liability when they fail to use it.

In 2017, a student at University of Houston was hospitalized with a lacerated spleen from hazing at another fraternity. The university knew hazing was dangerous. They did nothing meaningful to stop it. Eight years later, our client was hospitalized with kidney failure.

If your child’s university near New York County has had prior hazing incidents and failed to act, they are negligent. And they will be held accountable.

⚖️ The Law Is on Your Side — New York County Families Have Rights

Hazing is illegal in New York and across America. Consent is not a defense. Even if your child “agreed” to participate, that doesn’t make it legal or acceptable.

New York County families can sue for:

• Physical injuries (rhabdomyolysis, broken bones, burns, alcohol poisoning)
• Psychological trauma (PTSD, anxiety, depression, suicidal ideation)
• Medical expenses (hospital bills, therapy, future treatment)
• Lost wages and future earning capacity
• Pain and suffering
• Punitive damages (to punish egregious conduct and prevent future hazing)

We are currently seeking $10 million in our Houston case. New York County families deserve the same aggressive representation.

💰 Hazing Costs Millions — We Have the Receipts

Hazing cases result in multi-million dollar settlements and verdicts. Here’s what other families have recovered:

The same results are possible for New York County families. We know how to build these cases. We know how to win.

📋 What New York County Families Should Do If Their Child Has Been Hazed

1. Get Medical Attention Immediately

Even if injuries seem minor, get checked. Rhabdomyolysis and other hazing injuries can have delayed symptoms. Medical records create critical evidence.

2. Preserve All Evidence

• Take photos of injuries at all stages of healing
• Save all communications (texts, GroupMe, Snapchat, Instagram DMs, emails)
• Document everything (write down what happened, who was involved, where it occurred)
• Get witness names and contact information
• Do not delete anything — even if it seems embarrassing or incriminating

3. Do NOT Talk to the Organization

• Do not confront fraternity/sorority leadership
• Do not give statements to university administrators
• Do not sign anything
• Do not post on social media about the incident

4. Report to Authorities

• Consider filing a police report
• Report to the university’s Title IX office (if applicable)
• Report to state hazing hotlines

5. Call Attorney 911 Immediately

1-888-ATTY-911 — We offer free consultations for New York County families. We work on contingency — you pay $0 upfront. We don’t get paid unless we win your case.

The sooner you call, the stronger your case will be. Evidence disappears. Witnesses forget. Statutes of limitations expire. Act now.

🎯 Why New York County Families Choose Attorney 911

1. We’re Fighting This Battle Right Now

While other firms talk about hazing, we’re in the courtroom actively litigating a $10 million hazing case. We know the defenses. We know the strategies. We know how to win. New York County families get the same aggressive representation.

2. Former Insurance Defense Attorneys

Both Ralph Manginello and Lupe Pena worked for insurance companies before switching sides. We know how they think. We know how they try to minimize claims. We know how to dismantle their defenses. We have an unfair advantage for New York County victims.

3. Nationwide Service — We Come to New York County

We’re based in Texas, but we serve hazing victims nationwide, including New York County. We offer:

• Video consultations for New York County families
• Willingness to travel to New York County for depositions, meetings, and trials
• Federal court authority — can pursue cases in federal jurisdiction
• Dual-state bar licenses — Texas AND New York

Distance is not a barrier to justice. We will fight for New York County families just like we’re fighting in Houston.

4. Se Habla Español

Many hazing victims and their families are Spanish-speaking. We offer comprehensive Spanish-language legal services, including:

• Initial consultations in Spanish
• Case communications in Spanish
• Document translation
• Courtroom interpretation coordination

New York County Spanish-speaking families: No language barriers to justice.

5. Contingency Fee Representation — $0 Upfront

We understand that cost can be a prohibitive factor in hiring a lawyer, especially for New York County families dealing with the trauma of hazing. We take hazing cases on contingency — you don’t pay us unless and until you get paid yourself.

CONTINGENCY FEE: New York County hazing victims pay $0 upfront. We don’t get paid unless we WIN your case.

6. Proven Results in High-Stakes Litigation

• BP Texas City Explosion — Mass tort litigation involving 15 deaths and 180+ injuries
• Multi-million dollar personal injury settlements across all case types
• Hundreds of successful criminal defenses — aggressive evidence-challenging approach
• Federal court experience — U.S. District Court, Southern District of Texas

The same skills that won those cases apply to New York County hazing litigation.

7. We Understand Greek Life Culture

Ralph Manginello was a hall of fame athlete and youth coach. He understands:

• Team dynamics
• Locker room culture
• Peer pressure
• The environments where hazing thrives

We know what’s really happening in fraternities and sororities near New York County. And we know how to expose it.

8. Media Authority — We Control the Narrative

Our current hazing case has been covered by:

• ABC13 Houston
• KHOU 11
• Houston Chronicle
• Houston Public Media

We know how to work with media to protect our clients while applying public pressure on defendants. New York County families benefit from our media expertise.

🏢 Who We Sue for New York County Hazing Victims

When your child is hazed, everyone who participated or allowed it to happen is liable. We pursue:

We don’t just sue broke college students. We go after the deep pockets — the national organizations, the universities, the insurance carriers.

📅 New York County Families: Time Is Critical

Statute of Limitations Warning:

• New York personal injury: 3 years from date of injury (varies by claim type)
• If you wait too long, you lose your right to sue forever

Evidence Disappears:

• Text messages get deleted
• Social media posts get removed
• Witnesses forget details
• Organizations destroy records

The sooner you call us, the stronger your case will be. Call 1-888-ATTY-911 today.

🎥 Hear From Our Attorneys — New York County Families Deserve to Know

Ralph Manginello on Our Current Hazing Case:

“When he finally made it home, he crawled up the stairs and went to bed. The next day, he was really sore and couldn’t really move. The next day was worse, and the next day, his mom rushed him to the hospital, and he had some kidney failure.”

Lupe Pena on Why We Fight:

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

New York County families: This is what hazing looks like. This is what we do about it.

📚 What New York County Parents Need to Know About Hazing

1. It’s Not “Boys Being Boys”

Hazing is assault, battery, and torture. It’s not “tradition.” It’s not “building character.” It’s abuse.

2. It Happens Everywhere — Including Near New York County

• 55% of students in Greek organizations experience hazing
• 40% of student athletes report hazing
• Since 2000, there has been at least one hazing death every year in the United States
• Hazing occurs in fraternities, sororities, sports teams, marching bands, ROTC, clubs, and other organizations

If there’s a university near New York County, there’s likely a fraternity or sorority chapter with hazing risks.

3. The Medical Dangers Are Real

Hazing can cause:

• Rhabdomyolysis (muscle breakdown leading to kidney failure)
• Acute alcohol poisoning (can be fatal)
• Traumatic brain injury (from beatings or falls)
• Hypothermia/hyperthermia (from exposure)
• Cardiac arrest (from extreme physical exertion)
• PTSD, anxiety, depression, suicide

4. Universities Near New York County Know It’s Happening

Universities have the power to stop hazing. They choose not to. They:

• Own fraternity houses
• Collect rent from Greek organizations
• Have oversight authority
• Can suspend or expel chapters
• Can ban individuals

When they fail to act, they are complicit.

5. National Organizations Have “Hazing Crises”

Our lawsuit alleges that Pi Kappa Phi National knew about “a hazing crisis” and failed to enforce their own anti-hazing policies. The same nationals operate near New York County.

6. Consent Is Not a Defense

Even if your child “agreed” to participate, that doesn’t make hazing legal. New York law explicitly states that consent is not a defense to hazing.

7. It’s Not Just Fraternities

Hazing happens in:

• Sororities
• Sports teams
• Marching bands
• ROTC programs
• Clubs
• Honor societies
• Military academies

Any organization that uses abuse as “initiation” is engaging in hazing.

8. Most Victims Don’t Report It

95% of students who are hazed do not report it due to:

• Fear of social retaliation
• Loyalty to the organization
• Shame and embarrassment
• Not recognizing it as hazing
• Pressure from members to stay quiet

New York County families: If your child is being hazed, they may not tell you. Look for signs.

🚩 Warning Signs Your Child Is Being Hazed Near New York County

Physical Signs:

• Unexplained injuries (bruises, cuts, burns)
• Extreme fatigue
• Difficulty walking
• Weight loss
• Dehydration
• Signs of alcohol poisoning

Behavioral Signs:

• Sudden withdrawal from family and friends
• Increased secrecy
• Avoiding questions about activities
• Sudden change in appearance or hygiene
• Increased anxiety or depression
• Drop in academic performance
• Sudden interest in Greek life (or sudden disinterest)
• Avoiding certain locations or people

Academic Signs:

• Skipping classes
• Missing assignments
• Drop in grades
• Withdrawing from extracurriculars

Social Signs:

• Sudden new group of friends
• Avoiding old friends
• Spending excessive time with organization
• Using Greek life slang or inside jokes

If you notice these signs, ask questions. And call us at 1-888-ATTY-911.

📞 New York County Families: Your Next Steps

1. Call Attorney 911 Now

1-888-ATTY-911 — Free consultation for New York County hazing victims

2. Schedule a Free Case Evaluation

We’ll review your case at no cost. We’ll explain your rights. We’ll tell you if you have a viable claim.

3. Preserve Evidence

We’ll guide you on what evidence to save and how to protect it.

4. Let Us Handle Everything

We’ll:

• Communicate with the organization and university
• Handle all legal filings
• Negotiate with insurance companies
• Prepare for trial if necessary
• Fight for maximum compensation

5. Focus on Your Child’s Recovery

While we handle the legal battle, you can focus on supporting your child’s physical and emotional recovery.

🔥 To Fraternities and Sororities Near New York County: We Are Watching

Pi Kappa Phi, Sigma Alpha Epsilon, Pi Kappa Alpha, Phi Delta Theta, Beta Theta Pi, Sigma Chi, Kappa Sigma, Sigma Nu, Delta Chi, and all others:

If your chapter operates near New York County, know this:

• We are tracking your house corporations
• We are tracking your alumni chapters
• We are tracking your national insurance structure
• We know your documented history of hazing deaths and injuries

The Beta Nu chapter at University of Houston is now SHUT DOWN. Charter surrendered. Criminal referrals initiated. Our client’s $10 million lawsuit is ongoing.

That’s what happens when you haze near New York County. Your chapter could be next.

🏛️ To Universities Near New York County: The Reckoning Is Coming

University of Houston, and every university near New York County with Greek life:

You own the buildings. You collect the rent. You have the power to inspect, regulate, and shut down dangerous chapters.

When you fail to protect your students, you will be held accountable.

• University of Houston owned the house where our client was waterboarded
• University of Houston knew about a 2017 hazing hospitalization at another fraternity
• University of Houston did nothing meaningful to prevent it from happening again
• They are now facing a $10 million lawsuit

If your university near New York County has had prior hazing incidents and failed to act, you are next.

📢 To New York County Parents: Talk to Your Kids About Hazing

Have the conversation. Ask the questions.

• “Have you ever been asked to do something that made you uncomfortable as part of joining a group?”
• “Have you ever been pressured to drink alcohol or do drugs?”
• “Have you ever been physically hurt or humiliated as part of a team or organization?”
• “Do you feel safe in your Greek life activities?”

Let them know:

• Hazing is illegal
• Hazing is not “tradition” — it’s abuse
• They can say no
• They can leave at any time
• They can report it anonymously
• They can call us at 1-888-ATTY-911

🎯 Our Promise to New York County Families

1. We will listen — without judgment
2. We will believe you — we know hazing happens
3. We will fight for you — aggressively and professionally
4. We will protect you — from retaliation and intimidation
5. We will hold them accountable — no matter how powerful they are
6. We will get you justice — in court and in the court of public opinion

New York County families: You are not alone. We are Attorney 911. We are your legal emergency responders.

📞 Call Now: 1-888-ATTY-911 — Free Consultation for New York County Hazing Victims

Available 24/7. Se habla español. $0 upfront. We don’t get paid unless you win.

New York County families: The time to act is now.