🚨 Hazing Legal Emergency: What Person County Families Need to Know
If your child has been hazed at a college or university near Person County, NC, you have legal rights — and Attorney 911 is fighting this battle right now.
We are currently representing a hazing victim in a $10 million lawsuit against Pi Kappa Phi fraternity and the University of Houston. This same hazing happens at institutions near Person County, and we will fight just as hard for Person County families.
📞 Person County Hazing Victims: Call Now for Free Consultation
1-888-ATTY-911 — Available 24/7
⚠️ This Happened in Houston. It Could Happen in Person County.
On November 21, 2025, our law firm filed a $10 million lawsuit against Pi Kappa Phi fraternity and the University of Houston for hazing that hospitalized a student with severe rhabdomyolysis and kidney failure.
What happened to our client:
- Waterboarded with a garden hose (simulated drowning)
- Forced to perform 500 squats, 100+ pushups, and other extreme exercises until he collapsed
- Struck with wooden paddles
- Forced to eat until vomiting, then forced to keep running
- Hospitalized for 3 nights and 4 days with kidney failure
The same fraternities operate at universities near Person County. The same national organizations oversee chapters in North Carolina. The same negligence exists at Person County institutions.
If your child has been hazed, you are not alone — and you have powerful legal options.
🏛️ Who Is Liable for Hazing in Person County?
We sue everyone responsible — not just the students who did it, but the institutions that allowed it.
1. Local Fraternity/Sorority Chapter
- Directly organized and conducted hazing
- Chapter officers (president, pledge master) are personally liable
2. National Fraternity/Sorority Organization
- Failed to supervise chapters despite knowing about hazing
- Pi Kappa Phi had a student die from hazing in 2017 — they did nothing to stop it
- Deep pockets — millions in assets and insurance
3. University or College
- Failed to protect students despite having power to regulate Greek life
- University of Houston owned the fraternity house where hazing occurred
- Premises liability if hazing happened on university property
4. Individual Members
- Every person who participated in or allowed hazing
- Personal assets and homeowner’s insurance may cover damages
💰 What Person County Hazing Victims Can Recover
Hazing cases win multi-million dollar settlements and verdicts. We are currently seeking $10 million for our client.
Economic Damages (Actual Financial Losses):
- Hospital bills (past and future)
- Therapy and counseling costs
- Lost wages (if victim missed work)
- Tuition and academic losses (if victim dropped out or transferred)
- Future medical care (dialysis, transplant if needed)
Non-Economic Damages (Pain and Suffering):
- Physical pain from injuries
- Emotional trauma from abuse
- PTSD, anxiety, depression
- Humiliation and shame
- Loss of enjoyment of college experience
Punitive Damages (To Punish and Prevent):
- Awarded when conduct is egregious, reckless, or intentional
- Waterboarding, forced exercise to collapse, wooden paddles — juries award punitive damages for this
- Texas has no cap on punitive damages for personal injury cases (only medical malpractice is capped)
📅 Person County Statute of Limitations: ACT NOW
North Carolina law gives you only 3 years from the date of injury to file a hazing lawsuit.
- Evidence disappears
- Witnesses forget
- Your rights expire
Don’t wait until it’s too late. Call 1-888-ATTY-911 today.
📋 What Person County Families Should Do Immediately
1. Get Medical Attention
- Even if injuries seem minor, get checked by a doctor
- Rhabdomyolysis and alcohol poisoning symptoms may be delayed
- Medical records are critical evidence
2. Preserve All Evidence
- Take photos of injuries at all stages of healing
- Save all communications — texts, GroupMe, Snapchat, Instagram DMs
- Write down everything — dates, times, locations, what happened
- Get witness names and contact information
3. Do NOT Talk to the Organization
- Fraternities/sororities will try to control the narrative
- They may offer money to keep quiet — don’t sign anything
- Anything you say can be used against you
4. Do NOT Post on Social Media
- Anything you post can be used as evidence
- Even innocent posts (“I’m fine”) can be twisted
- Stay off social media until your case is resolved
5. Contact an Attorney Immediately
- Free consultation with Attorney 911
- We handle all communications with the organization
- We preserve evidence and build your case
- We work on contingency — $0 upfront for Person County families
⚖️ North Carolina Hazing Law: What You Need to Know
North Carolina General Statute § 14-35 — Hazing
Definition: Any activity that recklessly or intentionally endangers the mental or physical health or safety of a student for the purpose of initiation, admission, or affiliation with any organization.
Penalties:
- Class 2 Misdemeanor — Up to 60 days in jail
- Class 1 Misdemeanor if serious injury or death occurs — Up to 120 days in jail
Consent is NOT a Defense:
- Even if your child “agreed” to participate, it doesn’t matter
- North Carolina law explicitly states consent is not a defense
🎓 Universities Near Person County with Greek Life
We know that hazing happens at colleges and universities across North Carolina. These are the institutions near Person County where Greek life exists — and where hazing may be occurring:
1. Duke University (Durham, NC)
- Major Greek life presence
- Multiple fraternities and sororities
- Same national organizations operate here as in Texas
2. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (UNC)
- Large Greek system
- High-profile hazing incidents in the past
- National fraternities with documented hazing histories
3. North Carolina State University (NCSU)
- Active Greek life
- Engineering and agriculture focus — hazing often occurs in professional fraternities
4. Wake Forest University
- Strong Greek culture
- Private university with significant Greek life influence
5. Elon University
- Greek life is a major part of campus culture
- Smaller school — hazing can be more intense in close-knit chapters
6. North Carolina Central University (NCCU)
- Historically Black university
- Greek organizations include Divine Nine fraternities and sororities
7. Appalachian State University (Boone, NC)
- Strong Greek presence
- Mountain location — isolation can enable hazing
8. East Carolina University (ECU)
- Large public university
- Active Greek system with multiple chapters
These are not accusations — these are facts about Greek life presence. Hazing happens at universities across America, including in North Carolina. If your child has been hazed at any of these institutions, we can help.
🔥 Why Person County Families Choose Attorney 911
1. We’re Fighting This Battle Right Now
- Currently litigating $10 million hazing lawsuit against Pi Kappa Phi and University of Houston
- Same strategies available for Person County victims
2. Former Insurance Defense Attorneys
- We know how insurance companies think
- We know their playbook — now we use it against them
- We maximize recovery for our clients
3. Nationwide Reach
- Based in Texas, but serve hazing victims nationwide
- Federal court authority — can pursue cases anywhere
- Travel to Person County for depositions and trials
4. Bilingual Services
- Se habla español
- Person County Hispanic families welcome
5. Contingency Fee — $0 Upfront
- No upfront costs for Person County families
- We don’t get paid unless you get paid
- You have nothing to lose by calling
6. Proven Results
- Recovered millions for personal injury victims
- BP Texas City explosion litigation experience
- Former insurance defense insight
📞 Person County Hazing Victims: Call Now
1-888-ATTY-911 — Available 24/7
Email: ralph@atty911.com
Website: attorney911.com
We serve Person County and all of North Carolina. Distance is not a barrier to justice.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions for Person County Families
Q: What if my child was hazed but not physically injured?
A: Psychological trauma (PTSD, anxiety, depression) is also compensable. We pursue damages for emotional distress and mental anguish.
Q: What if my child participated in the hazing?
A: Consent is not a defense under North Carolina law. Even if your child participated, the organization can still be liable.
Q: What if the hazing happened off-campus?
A: Hazing is illegal whether it happens on or off campus. We can pursue claims against the organization regardless of location.
Q: What if we’re worried about retaliation?
A: We understand the fear. We protect our clients’ identities and pursue claims aggressively to prevent retaliation.
Q: How much does it cost to hire Attorney 911?
A: $0 upfront. We work on contingency — we only get paid if you win your case.
Q: How long does a hazing case take?
A: Some cases settle within months. Others may take 1-2 years if they go to trial. We work to resolve cases as quickly as possible while maximizing your recovery.
Q: Can we still pursue a case if the university already disciplined the fraternity?
A: Yes. University discipline does not prevent you from pursuing a civil lawsuit for damages.
🚨 Person County Warning: What Fraternities Will Do
When hazing is exposed, fraternities and universities typically:
- Deny everything — “It’s just tradition, not hazing”
- Blame the victim — “He consented to participate”
- Destroy evidence — Delete texts, photos, videos
- Offer hush money — Small settlements with confidentiality clauses
- Close the chapter quietly — Then reopen under a new name
Don’t let them get away with it. Call Attorney 911 before they manipulate the situation.
🎯 Our Message to Person County Fraternities and Universities
To the fraternities operating near Person County:
We know who you are. We know your chapters. We know your national organizations have paid millions in hazing settlements.
Pi Kappa Phi paid after Andrew Coffey died. Phi Delta Theta paid after Maxwell Gruver died. Beta Theta Pi paid after Timothy Piazza died.
If you haze students in Person County, we will find you. We will sue you. And you will pay.
To the universities near Person County:
You have a duty to protect your students. When you fail, you pay.
University of Houston owned the fraternity house where a student was waterboarded. Bowling Green State University paid $2.9 million after Stone Foltz died.
If you fail to protect Person County students from hazing, you will be held accountable.
🏆 Person County Families: You Can Make a Difference
Leonel Bermudez’s lawsuit is about more than money. It’s about:
- Stopping the abuse before another student is hurt
- Forcing institutions to change their culture
- Honoring your child by ensuring this never happens again
Your case could save lives.
📞 Person County Hazing Victims: Call Now for Justice
1-888-ATTY-911 — Available 24/7
Email: ralph@atty911.com
Website: attorney911.com
We serve Person County, North Carolina, and the entire United States.
Enough is enough. It’s time to hold them accountable.
