🚨 Hazing Victims in Pawnee County, Kansas: You Are Not Alone

If your child was hazed at a fraternity, sorority, or other student organization in Pawnee County, Kansas — we can help.

At Attorney 911, we are currently fighting a $10 million lawsuit against Pi Kappa Phi and the University of Houston for hazing that hospitalized a student with rhabdomyolysis and kidney failure. The same fraternities operate in Pawnee County. The same negligence exists at Kansas institutions. And we will bring the same aggressive legal representation to Pawnee County families.

You have legal rights. You have the right to justice. And you have the right to hold these organizations accountable — no matter where in Kansas you are.

📞 Call Now for a Free Consultation: 1-888-ATTY-911

🏛️ Hazing Happens in Pawnee County, Kansas — And It’s Illegal

Pawnee County is home to Dodge City Community College, and students from Pawnee County attend universities across Kansas and beyond. Many of these institutions have active Greek life programs — fraternities and sororities that promise brotherhood, sisterhood, and lifelong connections.

But for too many students, Greek life becomes a nightmare of abuse, humiliation, and physical danger. What starts as “tradition” or “initiation” often crosses the line into illegal hazing — and sometimes, it ends in hospitalization or death.

🔴 This is happening in Kansas right now.

• Pi Kappa Phi — the same fraternity we’re suing in Texas — has chapters across the country, including near Pawnee County.
• Sigma Alpha Epsilon, Sigma Chi, Kappa Sigma, Phi Delta Theta — these organizations have all paid millions of dollars in hazing settlements.
• Universities in Kansas — they have the power to stop hazing, but too often, they look the other way.

Pawnee County families: Your child could be next.

⚠️ What Is Hazing? Kansas Law Explained

Kansas has strong anti-hazing laws designed to protect students. Under Kansas Statutes § 21-5414, hazing is defined as:

“Any activity which recklessly or intentionally 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 or organization.”

This includes:

• Physical abuse — beating, paddling, forced exercise to exhaustion
• Forced consumption — alcohol, food, or other substances to the point of vomiting or poisoning
• Psychological abuse — humiliation, sleep deprivation, threats
• Dangerous activities — waterboarding, exposure to extreme temperatures, confinement
• Any activity that causes injury or trauma

Important: In Kansas, consent is NOT a defense. Even if your child “agreed” to participate, the law says consent does not matter. Hazing is illegal regardless of whether the victim consented.

🏥 The Medical Consequences of Hazing — What Pawnee County Parents Need to Know

Hazing isn’t just “harmless fun.” It causes real, lasting harm — sometimes permanent, sometimes fatal.

Physical Injuries from Hazing:

• Rhabdomyolysis — muscle breakdown that can lead to kidney failure (this happened to our client in Texas)
• Alcohol poisoning — can be fatal (this has killed students across America)
• Traumatic brain injury — from beatings or falls
• Broken bones — from physical abuse
• Internal bleeding — from severe physical trauma
• Hypothermia or heat stroke — from exposure to extreme temperatures
• Cardiac arrest — from extreme physical exertion

Psychological Trauma from Hazing:

• Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) — from abuse, waterboarding, or humiliation
• Anxiety and depression — long-term mental health struggles
• Suicidal ideation — hazing has driven students to suicide
• Trust issues — difficulty forming relationships after betrayal
• Academic decline — inability to focus after trauma

This is not “boys being boys.” This is not “tradition.” This is abuse.

💔 Real Cases of Hazing — This Could Happen in Pawnee County

Case 1: Stone Foltz — Bowling Green State University (2021)

• Fraternity: Pi Kappa Alpha
• What happened: Forced to drink an entire bottle of alcohol during initiation
• Outcome: Died from alcohol poisoning
• Settlement: $10.1 million — the same amount we’re seeking in our Texas case

Case 2: Maxwell Gruver — Louisiana State University (2017)

• Fraternity: Phi Delta Theta
• What happened: Forced to drink during “Bible Study” pledge event; answered questions wrong, drank more
• Outcome: Died from alcohol poisoning (BAC 0.495 — more than 6 times the legal limit)
• Verdict: $6.1 million jury verdict

Case 3: Timothy Piazza — Penn State University (2017)

• Fraternity: Beta Theta Pi
• What happened: Forced to drink 18 drinks in 82 minutes; fell down stairs multiple times; fraternity members waited 12 hours to call 911
• Outcome: Died from traumatic brain injury
• Settlement: $110 million+ (estimated)

Case 4: Leonel Bermudez — University of Houston (2025) — OUR CASE

• Fraternity: Pi Kappa Phi
• What happened: Waterboarded, forced to do 500 squats, struck with wooden paddles, forced to eat until vomiting
• Outcome: Hospitalized with rhabdomyolysis and kidney failure; 4 days in the hospital
• Lawsuit: $10 million filed by Attorney 911

Pawnee County families: This is what hazing looks like. This is what we’re fighting against. And this is what we will fight for you.

🏛️ Who Is Responsible for Hazing in Pawnee County?

When hazing happens, multiple parties can be held legally responsible:

1. The Local Chapter

• The fraternity or sorority chapter that organized and conducted the hazing
• Chapter officers (president, pledge master, etc.) who directed activities
• Individual members who participated

2. The National Organization

• National fraternity/sorority headquarters
• They have millions of dollars in assets and insurance
• They knew or should have known about hazing risks
• They failed to supervise local chapters

3. The University or College

• They have a duty to protect students
• They own or control many fraternity/sorority houses
• They know hazing happens but often fail to stop it
• They can be sued for negligent supervision and premises liability

4. Individual Perpetrators

• Every person who participated in or allowed hazing can be sued individually
• They can be personally liable for damages
• They may have homeowner’s insurance that covers liability

Pawnee County families: We will pursue every responsible party.

💰 What Is Your Hazing Case Worth?

Every hazing case is unique, but victims and families have recovered millions of dollars in compensation.

Types of Compensation You Can Recover:

• Medical expenses — hospital bills, therapy, future treatment
• Lost wages — time missed from work during recovery
• Pain and suffering — physical and emotional trauma
• Mental anguish — PTSD, anxiety, depression
• Loss of enjoyment of life — impact on daily activities
• Punitive damages — to punish the organization and deter future hazing

Precedent Settlements and Verdicts:

Pawnee County families: Your case could be worth millions. We will fight for every dollar you deserve.

📋 What to Do If Your Child Was Hazed in Pawnee County

Step 1: Get Medical Attention Immediately

• Even if your child seems “fine,” get them checked by a doctor
• Some injuries (like rhabdomyolysis) may not show symptoms right away
• Medical records create critical evidence

Step 2: Preserve All Evidence

• Take photos of any injuries
• Save all communications — texts, GroupMe chats, Snapchats, emails
• Document everything — write down what happened, when, and who was involved
• Get witness names and contact information

Step 3: Do NOT Talk to the Organization or Their Lawyers

• The fraternity, sorority, or university may try to contact you
• They may ask you to sign documents or give a statement
• Do not speak to them without legal representation
• Anything you say can be used against you

Step 4: Contact an Attorney Immediately

• Call Attorney 911: 1-888-ATTY-911
• We offer free, confidential consultations
• We handle hazing cases on contingency — you pay nothing upfront
• We will guide you through the legal process

Step 5: Report the Hazing

• Consider filing a police report
• Report to the university’s Title IX office
• Report to the national fraternity/sorority organization

Pawnee County families: The sooner you act, the stronger your case will be.

⏳ Why You Need to Act Now — The Clock Is Ticking

Kansas Statute of Limitations:

• Personal injury: 2 years from the date of injury
• Wrongful death: 2 years from the date of death

If you wait too long, you may lose your right to sue forever.

Evidence Disappears Quickly:

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

The Sooner You Act, the Stronger Your Case:

• We can send preservation letters to demand evidence be saved
• We can begin gathering evidence immediately
• We can protect your rights from the start

Pawnee County families: Don’t wait. Call us today.

🎓 Why Pawnee County Families Choose Attorney 911

1. We Are Currently Fighting a $10 Million Hazing Lawsuit

• We are actively litigating a hazing case against Pi Kappa Phi and the University of Houston
• We know how to build these cases
• We know how to win

2. We Have Former Insurance Defense Attorneys on Our Team

• Both Ralph Manginello and Lupe Pena worked for insurance companies before switching sides
• We know how they think, how they strategize, and how they try to deny claims
• We use that knowledge to maximize your compensation

3. We Have Federal Court Authority

• We are admitted to U.S. District Court, Southern District of Texas
• This allows us to pursue cases nationwide, including in Kansas

4. We Have Dual-State Bar Admission

• Licensed in Texas and New York
• This gives us strategic advantage when suing national fraternity/sorority organizations

5. We Work on Contingency — You Pay Nothing Upfront

• We don’t get paid unless you get paid
• No upfront costs
• No hourly fees
• No risk to you

6. We Are Bilingual — Se Habla Español

• We can serve Spanish-speaking families without language barriers

7. We Will Travel to Pawnee County

• We come to you for depositions, meetings, and trials
• Distance is not a barrier to justice

8. We Care About Our Clients

• We treat every client like family
• We understand the emotional trauma of hazing
• We are here to support you every step of the way

Pawnee County families: We are not just your lawyers. We are your advocates.

📞 Call Attorney 911 Today — Free Consultation for Pawnee County Hazing Victims

If your child was hazed in Pawnee County, Kansas — or anywhere in Kansas — we can help.

Call Now: 1-888-ATTY-911

Email: ralph@atty911.com

Website: attorney911.com

We offer:

• Free, confidential consultations
• 24/7 availability for hazing emergencies
• Contingency fee representation — you pay nothing upfront
• Aggressive legal representation against powerful institutions

Pawnee County families: You are not alone. We are here to fight for you.

🔥 To Fraternities and Sororities Near Pawnee County: We Are Watching

To Pi Kappa Phi, Sigma Alpha Epsilon, Sigma Chi, Kappa Sigma, Phi Delta Theta, and every other Greek organization with chapters near Pawnee County:

We know what you’re doing. We are tracking your chapters. We are documenting your hazing culture. And when you hurt students in Pawnee County, we will come after you with everything we have.

The same legal strategies that are winning our $10 million case in Texas will be used against your chapters in Kansas.

You have been warned.

🏆 To Pawnee County Hazing Victims: We Will Fight for You

Leonel Bermudez was waterboarded. He was forced to do 500 squats. He was struck with wooden paddles. He ended up in the hospital with kidney failure.

And now, he is fighting back.

If you or your child was hazed in Pawnee County — you have the right to fight back too.

Call Attorney 911 today. Let us help you hold them accountable.

📞 1-888-ATTY-911 — Pawnee County Hazing Lawyers

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