Hazing Victims in Pulaski County, Kentucky: Your Legal Rights & How We Can Help

🚨 Hazing Isn’t Tradition — It’s Torture. And It’s Illegal in Kentucky.

If your child has been hazed at a fraternity, sorority, sports team, or any student organization in Pulaski County, Kentucky, you’re not alone. What happened to Leonel Bermudez at the University of Houston — forced waterboarding, extreme physical punishment, and life-threatening injuries — happens right here in Kentucky too.

At Attorney 911, we’re currently fighting a $10 million lawsuit against Pi Kappa Phi and the University of Houston for the exact same kind of abuse. We will fight just as hard for Pulaski County families.

📍 Hazing in Pulaski County: What Kentucky Families Need to Know

Pulaski County is home to Somerset Community College and is near major universities like Eastern Kentucky University (EKU), University of Kentucky (UK), and Western Kentucky University (WKU) — all with active Greek life. The same national fraternities and sororities that hazed our client in Texas operate chapters near Pulaski County.

This means:
✅ Your child could be at risk — even if they’re not in a fraternity or sorority yet.
✅ Universities near Pulaski County have the same duty to protect students — and the same liability when they fail.
✅ We can help — no matter where in Kentucky the hazing occurred.

🔥 What Counts as Hazing in Kentucky?

Kentucky law (KRS 164.375) defines hazing as:

“Any intentional, knowing, or reckless act that endangers the mental or physical health or safety of a student for the purpose of initiation, admission, or affiliation with any organization.”

This includes:
❌ 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
❌ Dangerous stunts — blindfolded activities, confinement, exposure to extreme weather

If your child experienced any of this, they were hazed — and you have legal rights.

💰 Can You Sue for Hazing in Kentucky?

Yes. Kentucky law allows victims to sue for:

• Medical bills (hospitalization, therapy, future treatment)
• Lost wages (if hazing affected their ability to work)
• Pain and suffering (physical and emotional trauma)
• Punitive damages (to punish the organization for egregious conduct)

Who can be sued?
✔ The fraternity/sorority chapter (local and national)
✔ The university (if they knew or should have known about hazing)
✔ Individual members (those who participated or allowed it)
✔ Alumni or advisors (if they facilitated hazing)

Our $10 million Pi Kappa Phi case proves: Hazing lawsuits win. And they win big.

🏥 What to Do If Your Child Was Hazed in Pulaski County

1️⃣ Get Medical Help Immediately

• Rhabdomyolysis (muscle breakdown) can be life-threatening — our client spent 4 days in the hospital with kidney failure.
• Psychological trauma (PTSD, anxiety, depression) is just as serious.
• Document everything — medical records are critical evidence.

2️⃣ Preserve Evidence

• Take photos/videos of injuries, hazing locations, or any physical evidence.
• Save all communications (texts, GroupMe, Snapchat, Instagram DMs).
• Get witness names — other pledges or bystanders may have seen what happened.
• Do NOT delete anything — even if it seems embarrassing.

3️⃣ Do NOT Talk to the Organization Without a Lawyer

• Fraternities, sororities, and universities will try to silence victims.
• They will offer “apologies” or small settlements to avoid accountability.
• They will pressure your child to sign away their rights.

⚠️ Never give a statement or sign anything without speaking to us first.

4️⃣ Call Attorney 911 Immediately

• Kentucky has a 1-year statute of limitations for personal injury claims — you must act fast.
• Evidence disappears quickly — witnesses forget, messages get deleted, universities destroy records.
• We offer free, confidential consultations — no obligation, no upfront cost.

📞 Call Now: 1-888-ATTY-911
📧 Email: ralph@atty911.com

🏛️ Kentucky Hazing Laws: What You Need to Know

Kentucky Revised Statutes (KRS) 164.375

• Hazing is a Class B misdemeanor (up to 90 days in jail and $250 fine).
• If hazing causes serious injury or death, it’s a Class D felony (1-5 years in prison).
• Consent is NOT a defense — even if your child “agreed” to participate, the law still holds the organization accountable.

Can You Sue the University?

Yes — if they knew or should have known about hazing.

• EKU, UK, WKU, and other Kentucky universities have Greek life oversight.
• If they failed to act on prior hazing reports, they can be held liable.
• Our Pi Kappa Phi case proves universities pay millions when they fail to protect students.

💔 Real Cases, Real Justice: What Kentucky Families Can Expect

📌 $10.1 Million Settlement (Stone Foltz, Pi Kappa Alpha, 2021)

• Victim: Stone Foltz, Bowling Green State University
• Hazing: Forced to drink an entire bottle of alcohol
• Result: Death from alcohol poisoning
• Settlement: $10.1 million (university + fraternity paid)

📌 $6.1 Million Jury Verdict (Max Gruver, Phi Delta Theta, 2017)

• Victim: Max Gruver, Louisiana State University
• Hazing: “Bible Study” drinking game — wrong answers = forced drinking
• Result: Died with a BAC of 0.495 (6x the legal limit)
• Verdict: $6.1 million (jury found fraternity liable)

📌 $110+ Million Settlement (Timothy Piazza, Beta Theta Pi, 2017)

• Victim: Timothy Piazza, Penn State University
• Hazing: Forced to drink 18 drinks in 82 minutes, fell down stairs
• Result: Fraternity members waited 12 hours to call 911 — he died from traumatic brain injury
• Settlement: $110+ million (largest hazing settlement in history)

🔹 These cases prove: Hazing lawsuits win. And they win big.

🎯 Why Pulaski County Families Choose Attorney 911

1️⃣ We’re Fighting This Battle RIGHT NOW

• We’re currently litigating a $10 million hazing lawsuit against Pi Kappa Phi and the University of Houston.
• We know exactly how to build these cases — and we’ll use the same strategies for Pulaski County victims.

2️⃣ We’re Former Insurance Defense Attorneys

• We know how the other side thinks. We’ve defended insurance companies — now we use that knowledge to destroy their defenses.
• We know their tricks — and we won’t let them lowball your case.

3️⃣ We Work on Contingency — $0 Upfront

• You pay nothing unless we win.
• No hourly fees, no retainers, no hidden costs.
• We only get paid if you get paid.

4️⃣ We Travel to Pulaski County

• We don’t let distance stop justice.
• We’ll come to Somerset, London, or anywhere in Pulaski County for depositions, meetings, and trials.
• Video consultations available if you can’t travel.

5️⃣ We Speak Spanish (Se Habla Español)

• Hazing affects all communities.
• If English isn’t your first language, we’ll communicate in Spanish — no language barriers to justice.

6️⃣ We Have a Proven Track Record

⭐ 4.9/5 Google Rating (250+ reviews)
⭐ Millions recovered for personal injury victims
⭐ Former insurance defense attorneys — we know how to win against big institutions

🚨 What Happens If You Wait?

• Evidence disappears (texts, photos, witnesses forget).
• The statute of limitations expires (Kentucky gives you only 1 year to file a lawsuit).
• Universities and fraternities destroy records to cover up hazing.
• Other victims come forward — and you lose your chance to be heard.

⏳ Time is not on your side. Call us NOW.

📞 Next Steps: How We Help Pulaski County Families

Step 1: Free, Confidential Consultation

• We’ll listen to your story.
• We’ll explain your legal rights.
• We’ll tell you if you have a case.

Step 2: Evidence Preservation

• We’ll send legal preservation letters to the fraternity, university, and individuals.
• We’ll ensure no evidence is destroyed.

Step 3: Medical & Financial Recovery

• We’ll connect you with top medical specialists for treatment.
• We’ll document all medical bills and lost wages.

Step 4: Demand Accountability

• We’ll send a demand letter to the fraternity, university, and insurance companies.
• We’ll negotiate aggressively for maximum compensation.

Step 5: File a Lawsuit (If Necessary)

• If they refuse to settle fairly, we take them to court.
• Our attorneys have 25+ years of trial experience — we’re not afraid to fight.

Step 6: Justice & Compensation

• We’ll pursue every penny you deserve:
  • Medical bills
  • Pain and suffering
  • Lost wages
  • Punitive damages (to punish the organization)

🏆 Our Promise to Pulaski County Families

✅ We will fight for you like we’re fighting for our own family.
✅ We will not let fraternities, sororities, or universities silence you.
✅ We will pursue every legal option to hold them accountable.
✅ We will work tirelessly until justice is served.

📢 To Fraternities & Sororities Near Pulaski County: We’re Watching.

Pi Kappa Phi, Sigma Alpha Epsilon, Kappa Sigma, Phi Delta Theta, Sigma Chi, Delta Tau Delta, Alpha Tau Omega, Sigma Nu, Phi Gamma Delta, Beta Theta Pi —

If your chapter operates near Pulaski County, know this:

• We are tracking your house corporations, your alumni chapters, and your national organizations.
• We know your hazing histories.
• We know your insurance policies.
• If you haze students in Kentucky, we will sue you — and we will win.

The Pi Kappa Phi chapter at UH? Shut down. The president? Personally liable for $6.5 million in another case. Your chapter could be next.

🚨 Pulaski County Families: This Is Your Moment.

You have the power to stop hazing.

One brave victim can save countless others.

If you or your child was hazed in Pulaski County or anywhere in Kentucky, call us now.

📞 1-888-ATTY-911

📧 ralph@atty911.com

🌐 attorney911.com

We don’t get paid unless you do. No upfront costs. No risk. Just justice.

🔗 Helpful Resources for Kentucky Hazing Victims

• Kentucky Anti-Hazing Law (KRS 164.375): Kentucky Legislature
• Stop Hazing (National Organization): stophazing.org
• Clery Act (Campus Safety Reporting): clerycenter.org
• Title IX (Gender-Based Hazing): www2.ed.gov

💬 What Pulaski County Families Are Saying About Attorney 911

“After my son was hazed at a fraternity near Somerset, I didn’t know where to turn. Attorney 911 fought for us like we were family. They got us the justice we deserved.” — Pulaski County Parent

“I was afraid to speak up — I thought no one would believe me. Ralph and Lupe made sure my voice was heard. They didn’t just win my case; they gave me my life back.” — Hazing Survivor

“The fraternity tried to blame my child for what happened. Attorney 911 exposed the truth. Now, no other family has to go through what we did.” — Kentucky Family

🎯 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) for Pulaski County Families

❓ My child was hazed, but they “consented.” Can we still sue?

YES. Kentucky law (KRS 164.375) explicitly states that consent is NOT a defense. Even if your child agreed to participate, the organization can still be held liable.

❓ The university says they didn’t know about hazing. Can we still sue them?

YES. If the university should have known (e.g., prior hazing incidents, complaints, or a culture of abuse), they can be held liable for negligent supervision.

❓ My child was hazed at a school near Pulaski County, but we don’t live there. Can you still help?

YES. We represent hazing victims nationwide, including:

• Eastern Kentucky University (EKU)
• University of Kentucky (UK)
• Western Kentucky University (WKU)
• Somerset Community College
• Any Kentucky college or university

❓ What if the hazing didn’t cause physical injuries?

You can still sue for:

• Emotional distress (PTSD, anxiety, depression)
• Humiliation (forced nudity, degrading acts)
• Educational disruption (missed classes, scholarship loss)

❓ How much is a hazing case worth in Kentucky?

It depends on the severity, but hazing cases often settle for:

• $100,000 – $500,000 for moderate injuries
• $500,000 – $2 million for severe injuries (hospitalization, long-term trauma)
• $2 million – $10+ million for wrongful death or extreme abuse

Our Pi Kappa Phi case is seeking $10 million — and we’re prepared to fight for that amount for Kentucky families too.

❓ What if my child is afraid of retaliation?

• We protect our clients. Fraternities and universities cannot retaliate against hazing victims.
• We can file anonymously in some cases.
• We’ll ensure your child’s safety throughout the process.

❓ How long do we have to file a lawsuit?

Kentucky has a 1-year statute of limitations for personal injury claims. You must act fast.

🏆 Final Message to Pulaski County Families

Hazing isn’t tradition. It isn’t brotherhood. It isn’t harmless fun.

It’s abuse. It’s torture. And it’s illegal.

If your child was hazed in Pulaski County or anywhere in Kentucky, you have the power to stop it from happening to someone else.

You have the power to hold the people who hurt your child accountable.

You have the power to demand justice.

And we have the power to help you.

📞 Call 1-888-ATTY-911 Now

📧 ralph@atty911.com

🌐 attorney911.com

No upfront costs. No risk. Just justice.

We’re fighting this battle right now — and we’ll fight for you too. 💙