🚨 Hazing Victims in Onslow County: You Are Not Alone — We Are Fighting For You

Jacksonville, North Carolina — If your child has been hazed at a fraternity, sorority, sports team, marching band, or any student organization in Onslow County, you need to know this: what happened to them was not “tradition.” It was not “brotherhood.” It was abuse. And you have legal rights.

At Attorney 911, we are currently representing a young man who was waterboarded, forced to do 500 squats until his muscles broke down, and hospitalized with kidney failure after hazing at the University of Houston. The same fraternities that did this operate right here in Onslow County. The same culture of abuse exists at institutions near you. And we are fighting to hold them accountable — not just in Texas, but for Onslow County families too.

If your child has been hazed in Onslow County, we can help you. Call us now at 1-888-ATTY-911.

🏫 Hazing in Onslow County: The Reality You Need to Know

Onslow County is home to a strong community with deep values of respect, family, and service. Our children grow up with these values, and when they head off to college — whether at Coastal Carolina University, East Carolina University, or other institutions across North Carolina — they carry those values with them.

But too often, when they join organizations like fraternities, sororities, or sports teams, they encounter something very different: a culture of abuse disguised as “tradition.”

Hazing is happening right here in Onslow County’s backyard.

🔴 What is Hazing?

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

In Onslow County and across North Carolina, hazing includes:

• Physical abuse: Forced exercise to exhaustion, beatings, paddling, branding
• Forced consumption: Alcohol, food, or other substances until vomiting or passing out
• Psychological torture: Sleep deprivation, humiliation, threats, isolation
• Sexual abuse: Forced nudity, sexual acts, carrying sexual objects
• Dangerous activities: Waterboarding, extreme weather exposure, confined spaces

This is not “team building.” This is not “character development.” This is abuse.

🚑 The Medical Consequences: What Hazing Does to Onslow County Students

Hazing doesn’t just leave emotional scars. It causes real, physical harm — sometimes permanent, sometimes deadly.

Our client in Texas experienced:

• Rhabdomyolysis — muscle breakdown that released toxins into his bloodstream
• Acute kidney failure — his kidneys stopped working because of the toxins
• 4 days in the hospital — fighting for his life
• Long-term health risks — potential chronic kidney disease, future complications

Other hazing victims across America have suffered:

• Alcohol poisoning (some have died)
• Traumatic brain injuries from beatings or falls
• Heat stroke or hypothermia from exposure
• Cardiac arrest from extreme physical exertion
• Permanent physical disabilities
• PTSD, anxiety, depression, and suicide

If your child has been hazed in Onslow County, they may be at risk for these same injuries — even if they seem “fine” right now.

📰 The Case That Proves It Can Happen Anywhere — Even in Onslow County

Right now, we are representing Leonel Bermudez in a $10 million lawsuit against Pi Kappa Phi fraternity and the University of Houston. This case is not just about one student in Texas — it’s about every student in Onslow County who faces the same risks.

What Happened to Leonel Bermudez:

• He accepted a bid to join Pi Kappa Phi at the University of Houston in September 2025.
• Over the next seven weeks, he was subjected to systematic abuse that included:
  • Waterboarding with a garden hose — simulated drowning, a form of torture
  • Forced to do 500+ squats, 100+ pushups, bear crawls, and 100-yard crawls — until he collapsed
  • Struck with wooden paddles — physical assault
  • Forced to eat milk, hot dogs, and peppercorns until vomiting — then forced to continue exercising
  • Sleep deprivation — forced to drive fraternity members during early morning hours
  • Psychological humiliation — carrying sexual objects, stripping in cold weather
• On November 3, 2025, he was punished with extreme physical exercise until he could not stand.
• He crawled up the stairs when he got home.
• The next day, he could not move.
• His mother rushed him to the hospital, where he was diagnosed with rhabdomyolysis and acute kidney failure.
• He spent four days in the hospital fighting for his life.

This happened in Texas. But the same fraternities operate in Onslow County. The same culture exists here. And the same negligence by universities and national organizations allows it to continue.

🏛️ Who Is Liable When Onslow County Students Are Hazed?

When hazing happens, everyone who participated or allowed it to happen can be held legally responsible.

In our lawsuit, we are suing:

• The local fraternity chapter
• The national fraternity organization
• The university
• Individual fraternity members and officers
• Former members who hosted hazing at their homes

This means that if your child is hazed in Onslow County, we can pursue:

• The local chapter of the fraternity or sorority
• The national organization that oversees them
• The university or college where it happened
• The individuals who directly participated
• The property owners where hazing occurred

Universities and national organizations have deep pockets — and they should be held accountable when they fail to protect our children.

⚖️ Your Legal Rights as an Onslow County Hazing Victim

If your child has been hazed in Onslow County, you have strong legal rights under North Carolina law.

North Carolina Anti-Hazing Law (N.C. Gen. Stat. § 14-35)

North Carolina law makes hazing a criminal offense. It defines hazing as:

Any activity that endangers the mental or physical health or safety of a student for the purpose of initiation, admission into, affiliation with, or as a condition for continued membership in a group.

This means:

• Consent is not a defense — even if your child “agreed” to participate, hazing is still illegal.
• Criminal penalties apply — those who haze can be charged with a Class 2 misdemeanor.
• Civil liability applies — you can sue for damages even if no criminal charges are filed.

Civil Lawsuits: Holding Institutions Accountable

In addition to criminal charges, you can file a civil lawsuit to hold the responsible parties accountable and recover compensation for your child’s injuries.

You can sue for:

• Medical expenses (past and future)
• Pain and suffering
• Emotional distress
• Lost wages and future earning capacity
• Punitive damages (to punish egregious conduct)

Our firm has successfully pursued multi-million dollar settlements and verdicts in hazing cases across the country — including our current $10 million case in Texas. Onslow County families deserve the same aggressive representation.

💰 Multi-Million Dollar Precedents: Hazing Cases Win Big

Hazing cases are not “small” cases. When institutions fail to protect students, juries and courts hold them accountable with multi-million dollar verdicts and settlements.

Recent Hazing Case Results:

These results prove that hazing cases can and do win big. Onslow County families can achieve the same justice.

🔍 What to Do If Your Child Is Hazed in Onslow County

If your child has been hazed, time is critical. Evidence disappears, witnesses forget, and legal deadlines expire.

🚨 Immediate Steps:

1. Seek medical attention immediately — even if injuries seem minor.
2. Document everything — take photos of injuries, save all communications (texts, social media, emails).
3. Preserve evidence — do not delete anything; do not talk to the organization without legal counsel.
4. Report the incident — consider filing a police report and/or a Title IX report with the university.
5. Contact an attorney — call us at 1-888-ATTY-911 for a free consultation.

❌ What NOT to Do:

• Do not confront the fraternity or sorority leadership — they will destroy evidence and coordinate their story.
• Do not post on social media — anything you post can be used against you.
• Do not sign anything — the organization may try to get you to sign a waiver.
• Do not wait — the statute of limitations in North Carolina is typically 3 years, but evidence disappears quickly.

⏳ Why You Must Act Now: The Clock Is Ticking

North Carolina law gives you a limited time to take legal action.

• Personal injury claims: Typically 3 years from the date of injury.
• Wrongful death claims: Typically 2 years from the date of death.

But you should not wait until the deadline is near.

• Evidence disappears — texts, photos, and videos get deleted.
• Witnesses forget — memories fade over time.
• Organizations destroy records — fraternities and universities may “lose” documents.
• Your child’s health may worsen — some injuries (like kidney damage) may not be apparent immediately.

The sooner you contact us, the sooner we can preserve evidence, build your case, and fight for your family.

🤝 How We Help Onslow County Families

At Attorney 911, we understand that hazing is not just a legal issue — it’s a personal and emotional trauma for your family. We are here to support you every step of the way.

Our Approach for Onslow County Hazing Victims:

✅ Compassionate Guidance — We listen to your story and treat your family with respect.
✅ Aggressive Investigation — We gather evidence, interview witnesses, and build a strong case.
✅ Expert Network — We work with medical experts, hazing culture specialists, and economists to prove your damages.
✅ Nationwide Reach — We pursue national fraternity organizations and universities no matter where they are headquartered.
✅ Contingency Fees — You pay nothing upfront. We only get paid if we win your case.
✅ Travel Commitment — We will travel to Onslow County for depositions, meetings, and trials.

We are not just lawyers. We are advocates for justice. And we will fight for your family like our own.

🏆 Why Onslow County Families Choose Attorney 911

1. We Are Fighting This Fight Right Now

We are currently representing a hazing victim in a $10 million lawsuit against Pi Kappa Phi and the University of Houston. This isn’t theoretical — we are in the battle right now, and we bring that same aggression to Onslow County cases.

2. Former Insurance Defense Attorneys

Both of our attorneys — Ralph Manginello and Lupe Pena — started their careers defending insurance companies. We know their playbook. We know how they try to minimize claims. And we use that knowledge to maximize your recovery.

3. Federal Court Authority

We are admitted to practice in U.S. District Court, which allows us to pursue cases against national organizations headquartered anywhere in the country.

4. Dual-State Licensed

We are licensed in Texas and New York, giving us strategic advantages for pursuing national fraternity organizations.

5. Proven Results in Complex Cases

We have handled multi-billion dollar litigation (BP Texas City explosion) and high-profile personal injury cases. We know how to take on powerful institutions.

6. We Speak Spanish

Many hazing victims in Onslow County come from Hispanic families. Se habla español — we can communicate with you in your preferred language.

7. We Travel to You

Distance is not a barrier. We will travel to Onslow County for depositions, client meetings, and trials.

📞 Onslow County Families: Call Us Now — Free Consultation

If your child has been hazed in Onslow County, you are not alone. We are here to help.

📞 Call us 24/7 at 1-888-ATTY-911
📧 Email: ralph@atty911.com
🌐 Visit: attorney911.com

Free consultation. No upfront fees. We only get paid if we win your case.

🔥 A Message to Onslow County Fraternities and Universities

To the fraternities and universities operating in Onslow County:

We know who you are. We know your chapters. We know your national organizations. We know your insurance policies. We know your playbook.

If you haze students in Onslow County, here’s what will happen:

1. We will find out.
2. We will sue you.
3. We will sue your national organization.
4. We will sue your university.
5. We will sue your individual members.
6. We will depose your leaders.
7. We will expose your culture.
8. You will pay.

The Pi Kappa Phi chapter at University of Houston? Closed. The fraternity president who hazed Stone Foltz? Personally liable for $6.5 million. The University of Houston? Named in our $10 million lawsuit.

Your chapter could be next.

Clean up your act. Protect your students. Or face the consequences.

🏆 Together, We Can Stop Hazing in Onslow County

Hazing doesn’t have to be part of the college experience. It doesn’t have to be “tradition.” It doesn’t have to be tolerated.

With your courage and our legal expertise, we can:

• Hold abusers accountable
• Force institutions to change
• Protect future students
• Send a message that hazing will not be tolerated in Onslow County

If you’re ready to take a stand, call us now at 1-888-ATTY-911.

Onslow County families: You are not alone. We are fighting for you.