Hazing Lawyers for Ozaukee County: Protecting Students from Fraternity and Sorority Abuse
Attorney 911: Fighting for Justice in Ozaukee County and Beyond
🚨 The Hazing Crisis in Ozaukee County: What Families Need to Know
Hazing is not just a “rite of passage” or harmless tradition—it’s a dangerous, often illegal practice that can cause serious physical injury, psychological trauma, and even death. In Ozaukee County, where Greek life thrives at local universities and colleges, hazing remains a persistent threat to students.
At Attorney 911, we’re currently litigating a $10 million hazing lawsuit against Pi Kappa Phi and the University of Houston—proving that hazing isn’t just wrong, it’s legally actionable. If your child has been hazed at a fraternity, sorority, sports team, or any student organization in Ozaukee County or nearby, we can help you fight back.
📍 Why Ozaukee County Families Trust Attorney 911
1. We’re Fighting This Battle Right Now
We’re currently representing Leonel Bermudez, a student who was hospitalized with kidney failure after being subjected to extreme hazing at the University of Houston’s Pi Kappa Phi chapter. The same fraternities and sororities operate in Ozaukee County—and we’re holding them accountable.
2. Nationwide Experience, Local Focus
While we’re based in Texas, we serve hazing victims nationwide, including Ozaukee County. Our attorneys have:
✅ Federal court authority (U.S. District Court admission)
✅ Dual-state bar licenses (Texas & New York)
✅ Former insurance defense experience—we know how to dismantle their tactics
✅ A track record of multi-million-dollar settlements and verdicts
3. We Come to You
Distance isn’t a barrier. We offer:
📞 24/7 free consultations (phone or video)
🚗 Travel to Ozaukee County for depositions, trials, and client meetings
📄 Remote case management—we handle everything so you don’t have to
4. No Upfront Costs
We work on a contingency fee basis—you pay nothing unless we win your case.
🔍 What Counts as Hazing in Ozaukee County?
Hazing isn’t just about physical abuse—it includes any activity that endangers a student’s mental or physical health for the purpose of initiation, affiliation, or maintaining membership. Common hazing practices in Ozaukee County include:
Physical Abuse
- Forced exercise to exhaustion (e.g., 500+ squats, bear crawls)
- Beating with paddles or other objects
- Waterboarding or simulated drowning
- Branding, burning, or physical assault
- Sleep deprivation
Forced Consumption
- Binge drinking (alcohol poisoning risk)
- Forced eating (hot dogs, milk, peppercorns until vomiting)
- Consumption of non-food substances
Psychological & Emotional Abuse
- Humiliation (forced nudity, carrying sexual objects)
- Threats of expulsion or physical harm
- Isolation from friends and family
- Sleep deprivation leading to exhaustion
Dangerous Activities
- Late-night driving for fraternity members
- Exposure to extreme weather (cold, heat)
- Being left in dangerous situations (e.g., abandoned in remote areas)
If your child experienced any of these, they may have a legal case—even if they “consented.”
⚖️ Who Can Be Held Liable for Hazing in Ozaukee County?
Hazing cases involve multiple responsible parties. We pursue everyone involved, including:
| Defendant | Why They’re Liable |
|---|---|
| Local Fraternity/Sorority Chapter | Directly organized and conducted hazing |
| National Organization | Failed to supervise; knew about hazing risks |
| University/College | Failed to protect students; may own the fraternity house |
| Individual Members | Participated in or facilitated hazing |
| Alumni & Advisors | Hosted hazing events; failed to intervene |
| Insurance Companies | Must cover damages under liability policies |
In our current case, we’re suing:
- Pi Kappa Phi National
- The local UH chapter
- Individual members
- The University of Houston (for owning the fraternity house)
- A former member and his spouse (for hosting hazing at their home)
We’ll do the same for Ozaukee County families.
💰 What’s My Child’s Hazing Case Worth?
Hazing cases can result in substantial compensation, including:
| Type of Damages | Examples | Potential Value |
|---|---|---|
| Medical Expenses | Hospital bills, therapy, future treatment | $50,000–$500,000+ |
| Lost Wages | Time missed from work or internships | $10,000–$100,000+ |
| Pain & Suffering | Physical pain, emotional trauma | $100,000–$1M+ |
| Punitive Damages | Punishment for egregious conduct (e.g., waterboarding) | $1M–$10M+ |
| Wrongful Death | If hazing leads to death | $1M–$10M+ |
Recent Hazing Settlements & Verdicts
| Case | Fraternity | University | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stone Foltz | Pi Kappa Alpha | Bowling Green State | $10.1M settlement |
| Maxwell Gruver | Phi Delta Theta | LSU | $6.1M jury verdict |
| Timothy Piazza | Beta Theta Pi | Penn State | $110M+ settlement |
| Andrew Coffey | Pi Kappa Phi | Florida State | Confidential settlement |
Our current case seeks $10 million—proving that Ozaukee County families can win big.
📞 What to Do If Your Child Was Hazed in Ozaukee County
Step 1: Seek Medical Attention Immediately
- Even if injuries seem minor, document everything with a doctor.
- Hazing can cause rhabdomyolysis (muscle breakdown), kidney failure, alcohol poisoning, and long-term trauma.
Step 2: Preserve All Evidence
✅ Texts, GroupMe, Snapchat, Instagram DMs (screenshots & backups)
✅ Photos/videos of injuries or hazing activities
✅ Witness names and contact info
✅ Medical records & bills
✅ Fraternity/sorority documents (pledge manuals, schedules)
⚠️ DO NOT:
- Delete any messages or posts
- Confront the organization without legal counsel
- Sign anything from the fraternity, sorority, or university
- Post about the incident on social media
Step 3: Contact Attorney 911 Immediately
Call 1-888-ATTY-911 (24/7) or email ralph@atty911.com
We’ll:
✔ Evaluate your case for free
✔ Handle all communications with the university and fraternity
✔ Preserve evidence before it disappears
✔ Fight for maximum compensation
🏛️ Ozaukee County Universities & Greek Life: A Warning
Ozaukee County is home to prestigious universities and colleges where Greek life is active. The same fraternities and sororities involved in national hazing scandals operate here—and they must be held accountable.
Local Universities & Colleges with Greek Life
While Ozaukee County itself doesn’t have a major university, nearby institutions with Greek organizations include:
- University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (UWM)
- Marquette University (Milwaukee)
- Concordia University Wisconsin (Mequon)
- Milwaukee School of Engineering (MSOE)
- Wisconsin Lutheran College (Milwaukee)
If your child attends any of these schools—or any college near Ozaukee County—they could be at risk.
Fraternities & Sororities with Hazing Histories Near Ozaukee County
| Fraternity | Notable Hazing Cases |
|---|---|
| Pi Kappa Phi | Andrew Coffey (FSU, 2017), Leonel Bermudez (UH, 2025) |
| Pi Kappa Alpha | Stone Foltz (BGSU, 2021) |
| Phi Delta Theta | Maxwell Gruver (LSU, 2017) |
| Beta Theta Pi | Timothy Piazza (Penn State, 2017) |
| Sigma Alpha Epsilon | Chemical burns (Texas A&M, 2021) |
These organizations have chapters near Ozaukee County—and they have a history of harming students.
🎯 Why Choose Attorney 911 for Your Ozaukee County Hazing Case?
1. We’re Already Fighting This Fight
We’re currently litigating a $10 million hazing lawsuit—proving we know how to win. Ozaukee County families get the same aggressive representation.
2. Former Insurance Defense Attorneys
We know how insurance companies and fraternities try to deny claims. We’ve seen their playbook—and we use it against them.
3. Federal Court Authority
We can pursue your case in federal court, giving us leverage against national organizations.
4. Dual-State Licensed (Texas & New York)
This allows us to sue national fraternities and sororities wherever they’re headquartered.
5. We Come to Ozaukee County
We’ll travel to you for depositions, trials, and client meetings. Distance is not a barrier.
6. No Upfront Costs
We work on contingency—you pay nothing unless we win.
7. Bilingual Services (English & Spanish)
We serve all Ozaukee County families, regardless of language.
📢 Our Message to Ozaukee County Fraternities & Universities
“We are Attorney 911. We are Ralph Manginello and Lupe Pena. And we are coming for every fraternity, sorority, and university in Ozaukee County that thinks they can torture our children and walk away.”
To Fraternities Operating Near Ozaukee County:
- We track your corporate structures (EINs, legal names, insurance policies).
- We know your hazing history (Pi Kappa Phi has already paid millions).
- If you haze students in Ozaukee County, we will find every liable entity.
To Universities Near Ozaukee County:
- If you own fraternity houses, you’re responsible for what happens there.
- If you fail to supervise Greek life, you’re complicit in hazing.
- If you cover up incidents, we will expose you in court.
To Ozaukee County Parents:
Your child deserves safety. If they’ve been hazed, we will fight for them like family.
📞 Ozaukee County Families: Call Us Now
If your child has been hazed in Ozaukee County or nearby, you have legal rights—and we will fight for them.
📍 How to Reach Us:
📞 1-888-ATTY-911 (24/7)
📧 ralph@atty911.com
🌐 attorney911.com
🚀 What Happens Next?
- Free Consultation – We evaluate your case at no cost.
- Evidence Preservation – We secure texts, photos, and witness statements.
- Aggressive Representation – We sue everyone responsible.
- Maximum Compensation – We fight for what your child deserves.
Don’t wait—evidence disappears, and statutes of limitations expire. Call now.
🔥 Enough Is Enough. It’s Time for Justice in Ozaukee County.
Attorney 911: Your Legal Emergency Lawyers™ for Hazing Victims in Ozaukee County and Beyond.
