Hazing Victim Legal Support for Okfuskee County Families

🚨 Hazing Is Happening Near Okfuskee County – And It’s Time to Fight Back

If your child has been hazed at a fraternity, sorority, sports team, or any student organization near Okfuskee County, Oklahoma, you are not alone. Hazing is not just “tradition” or “harmless fun” – it’s abuse, assault, and sometimes torture. And it’s happening at universities and colleges across Oklahoma and the nation.

At Attorney 911, we are currently fighting a $10 million lawsuit against Pi Kappa Phi fraternity and the University of Houston for a young man who was waterboarded, forced to do 500 squats until his muscles broke down, and hospitalized with kidney failure. This same fraternity – and others like it – operate chapters near Okfuskee County, and we are determined to hold them accountable.

Okfuskee County families deserve the same aggressive legal representation we provide in Houston. If your child has been hazed, we will fight for justice – no matter where in Oklahoma it happened.

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

Hazing is any activity expected of someone joining or maintaining membership in a group that humiliates, degrades, abuses, or endangers them, regardless of their willingness to participate.

Common Hazing Activities Near Okfuskee County:

✔ Physical abuse – Beatings, paddling, forced exercise to exhaustion
✔ Forced consumption – Alcohol, food, or other substances until vomiting
✔ Psychological torture – Waterboarding, sleep deprivation, humiliation
✔ Sexual abuse – Forced nudity, sexual acts, carrying sexual objects
✔ Extreme servitude – Forced cleaning, driving members, running errands

This is not “tradition.” This is not “brotherhood.” This is a crime.

Oklahoma Hazing Laws – What You Need to Know

Oklahoma has strict anti-hazing laws (21 O.S. § 1190). Hazing is a misdemeanor, and if it causes serious injury or death, it can be a felony.

Key legal points for Okfuskee County families:

• Consent is NOT a defense – Even if your child “agreed” to participate, they can still sue.
• Universities can be held liable – If the school knew or should have known about hazing, they share responsibility.
• National fraternities/sororities can be sued – They have deep pockets and insurance policies to cover damages.
• Statute of limitations – You typically have 2 years to file a lawsuit in Oklahoma.

💔 Real Hazing Cases – And How We Fight Them

📌 Case 1: The $10 Million Fight (Our Current Case)

Victim: Leonel Bermudez (not a UH student yet – a “ghost rush”)
Fraternity: Pi Kappa Phi (University of Houston)
What Happened:

• Waterboarded with a garden hose
• Forced to do 500 squats, 100 pushups, bear crawls until he collapsed
• Forced to eat until vomiting, then made to run in his own vomit
• Struck with wooden paddles
• Result: Hospitalized for 4 days with rhabdomyolysis (muscle breakdown) and kidney failure
• Lawsuit Filed: $10 million against Pi Kappa Phi, UH, and individual members

Why This Matters for Okfuskee County:

• The same fraternity (Pi Kappa Phi) has chapters near Okfuskee County – meaning the same abuse could be happening here.
• The University of Houston owned the fraternity house – just like universities near Okfuskee County own Greek housing.
• They knew this was happening and did nothing – just like institutions near Okfuskee County may be ignoring hazing.

📌 Case 2: $6.1 Million Verdict (Maxwell Gruver, LSU)

Victim: Maxwell Gruver (18 years old)
Fraternity: Phi Delta Theta (LSU)
What Happened:

• Forced to drink alcohol in a “Bible study” hazing ritual
• BAC reached 0.495 (6x the legal limit)
• Result: Died from alcohol poisoning
• Outcome: $6.1 million jury verdict against the fraternity

📌 Case 3: $110 Million Settlement (Timothy Piazza, Penn State)

Victim: Timothy Piazza (19 years old)
Fraternity: Beta Theta Pi (Penn State)
What Happened:

• Forced to drink 18 drinks in 82 minutes
• Fell down stairs multiple times while severely intoxicated
• Fraternity members waited 12 hours before calling 911
• Result: Died from traumatic brain injury
• Outcome: $110+ million settlement

These cases prove one thing: Hazing victims and their families WIN when they fight back.

🏛️ Who Can Be Held Liable in Okfuskee County Hazing Cases?

If your child was hazed near Okfuskee County, multiple parties can be sued:

Example: If hazing happened at a fraternity house near Oklahoma State University (OSU) or the University of Oklahoma (OU), we would sue:

• The local chapter
• The national fraternity
• The university (if they own the house or failed to supervise)
• The individuals involved

💰 What Compensation Can Okfuskee County Families Receive?

Hazing victims and their families can recover millions of dollars in damages, including:

Our current case seeks $10 million – and we know Okfuskee County families can achieve similar results.

🚨 What to Do If Your Child Was Hazed Near Okfuskee County

✅ Step 1: Get Medical Help Immediately

• Even if injuries seem minor, rhabdomyolysis (muscle breakdown) and alcohol poisoning can be deadly.
• Document everything – hospital records, photos of injuries, therapy notes.

✅ Step 2: Preserve Evidence

• Save all texts, GroupMe/Snapchat messages, emails, and social media posts about hazing.
• Take photos/videos of injuries, hazing locations, and any items used in hazing.
• Get witness names and contact info – other pledges, bystanders, friends.

✅ Step 3: Do NOT Talk to the Fraternity or University Alone

• They will try to control the narrative, destroy evidence, or pressure your child into silence.
• Never give a statement without your attorney present.

✅ Step 4: Call Attorney 911 – FREE Consultation

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

We offer:
✔ Free case evaluation – No cost to discuss your case
✔ Contingency fee – You pay $0 upfront; we only get paid if we win
✔ Nationwide representation – We serve Okfuskee County and all of Oklahoma
✔ Video consultations – No need to travel; we can meet remotely

🎯 Why Okfuskee County Families Choose Attorney 911

1️⃣ We Are Currently Fighting a $10 Million Hazing Case

• We know how to win these cases because we’re in the fight right now.
• We’ve seen the tactics fraternities and universities use – and we know how to beat them.

2️⃣ Former Insurance Defense Attorneys – We Know Their Playbook

• Both attorneys (Ralph Manginello and Lupe Pena) used to defend insurance companies.
• We know exactly how they try to deny claims – and we use that knowledge against them.

3️⃣ Federal Court Authority – We Can Sue Anywhere in the U.S.

• We are admitted to U.S. District Court (Southern District of Texas).
• This means we can pursue hazing cases nationwide, including in Oklahoma.

4️⃣ Dual-State Licensed (Texas & New York) – Strategic Advantage

• Many national fraternities are headquartered in New York.
• Our dual licensing gives us leverage in negotiations.

5️⃣ We Speak Spanish – Se Habla Español

• Hazing affects students from all backgrounds.
• We provide bilingual legal support for Spanish-speaking families.

6️⃣ We Travel to Okfuskee County – No Distance Is Too Far

• We will come to Okfuskee County for depositions, trials, and client meetings.
• Distance is not a barrier to justice.

📢 Okfuskee County Fraternities & Universities: We Are Watching

To fraternities operating near Okfuskee County:

• We are tracking your chapters.
• We know your corporate structures.
• We know your insurance policies.
• We know your history of hazing – and we will expose it.

To universities near Okfuskee County:

• If you own fraternity houses and fail to stop hazing, you are liable.
• If you knew or should have known about hazing, you will pay.

To Greek organizations with chapters near Okfuskee County (Pi Kappa Phi, Sigma Alpha Epsilon, Kappa Sigma, etc.):

• The $10 million lawsuit we filed is just the beginning.
• If you haze students in Oklahoma, we will find you.
• If you cover up abuse, we will expose you.
• If you think you can get away with it, think again.

📞 Okfuskee County Families: Call Us Now

If your child has been hazed, you have legal rights. We will fight for you.

📞 1-888-ATTY-911 (24/7)
📧 ralph@atty911.com
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Free Consultation • No Upfront Costs • We Only Get Paid If We Win

🔥 Enough Is Enough. It’s Time for Justice in Okfuskee County.

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