🚨 Sarpy County Hazing Lawyers — Attorney 911 Fights for Nebraska Families
Hazing doesn’t stop at state lines. Neither do we.
If your child has been the victim of fraternity hazing, sorority abuse, or institutional negligence at a Nebraska college or university near Sarpy County, you are not alone. Attorney 911 is currently fighting a $10 million hazing lawsuit against Pi Kappa Phi and the University of Houston — and we’re ready to bring that same aggressive legal firepower to Sarpy County families.
We understand the unique culture of Nebraska universities, the presence of Greek organizations in the Sarpy County area, and the devastating impact hazing can have on Nebraska families. We serve Sarpy County from our offices in Houston, Austin, and Beaumont — and we will travel to Nebraska for your case.
📞 Sarpy County Families: Call Now for Immediate Help
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🏛️ The Hazing Crisis in Nebraska — What Sarpy County Families Need to Know
Hazing isn’t just a problem in Texas or the South — it happens right here in Nebraska. National fraternities like Pi Kappa Phi, Sigma Alpha Epsilon, Kappa Sigma, and others operate chapters at universities near Sarpy County, including:
- University of Nebraska Omaha (UNO) — Just minutes from Sarpy County, UNO has an active Greek system with multiple fraternities and sororities
- University of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL) — One of the largest Greek communities in the state, with a history of hazing incidents
- Bellevue University — Growing Greek presence in the Sarpy County area
- Creighton University — Private institution with Greek organizations that recruit from Sarpy County high schools
- College of Saint Mary — Sororities that may engage in hazing rituals
The same national organizations that have paid millions in hazing settlements nationwide have chapters near Sarpy County — and they bring the same dangerous culture with them.
What’s Happening to Nebraska Students?
Hazing at Nebraska universities often includes:
- Forced alcohol consumption — Leading to alcohol poisoning, blackouts, and hospitalizations
- Extreme physical exertion — Pushups, runs, and calisthenics until collapse (like the 500 squats that hospitalized our Houston client)
- Psychological torture — Sleep deprivation, humiliation, and isolation
- Physical abuse — Paddling, beatings, and dangerous “traditions”
- Sexual humiliation — Forced nudity, carrying sexual objects, and degrading rituals
These aren’t “pranks” or “traditions.” They’re crimes — and they’re happening at Nebraska colleges near Sarpy County.
💔 Our Current Case: The Warning Every Sarpy County Parent Must Hear
Right now, we’re representing Leonel Bermudez, a young man who was hospitalized with rhabdomyolysis and kidney failure after being hazed at the University of Houston’s Pi Kappa Phi fraternity. The same fraternity has chapters at universities across America — including near Sarpy County.
What Happened to Our Client — And Could Happen to Your Child in Nebraska
Leonel Bermudez accepted a bid to join Pi Kappa Phi in September 2025. Over the next seven weeks, he was subjected to systematic torture disguised as “brotherhood.” The fraternity:
✅ Waterboarded him with a garden hose — Simulated drowning is considered torture by the U.S. government
✅ Forced him to do 500 squats and 100+ pushups — Until he collapsed and couldn’t stand
✅ Struck him with wooden paddles — Physical abuse with weapons
✅ Forced him to eat until he vomited — Then made him lie in his own vomit and keep running
✅ Humiliated him with sexual objects — Forced to carry a fanny pack with inappropriate items at all times
✅ Deprived him of sleep — Forced to drive fraternity members at all hours, leading to exhaustion
On November 3, 2025, after being punished with extreme exercise, Leonel crawled up the stairs when he got home. The next day, he couldn’t move. His mother rushed him to the hospital, where he was diagnosed with severe rhabdomyolysis and kidney failure — requiring a four-day hospital stay.
This didn’t happen in a back alley. It happened in a fraternity house owned by the University of Houston — and the same thing could happen to your child at a Nebraska university near Sarpy County.
⚖️ Nebraska Hazing Laws — Know Your Rights
Nebraska has strong anti-hazing laws that protect students — and hold institutions accountable. Under Nebraska Revised Statute § 28-311.06, hazing is defined as:
“Any activity by which a person intentionally or recklessly endangers the physical or mental health or safety of an individual for the purpose of initiation into, admission into, affiliation with, or as a condition for continued membership in a student or fraternal organization.”
Key Provisions of Nebraska Hazing Law:
| Provision | What It Means for Sarpy County Families |
|---|---|
| Criminal Penalties | Hazing is a Class II misdemeanor — punishable by up to 6 months in jail and $1,000 fine. If hazing results in serious bodily injury, it becomes a Class I misdemeanor (up to 1 year in jail). |
| Consent Not a Defense | Even if your child “agreed” to participate, consent is not a legal defense in Nebraska. |
| Organizational Liability | Fraternities, sororities, and universities can be held civilly liable for hazing that occurs under their watch. |
| Institutional Responsibility | Nebraska colleges and universities have a duty to protect students from hazing — and can be sued if they fail to do so. |
Sarpy County families: If your child has been hazed, you have legal rights — and we know how to enforce them.
💰 What Nebraska Hazing Victims Can Recover
Hazing cases can result in substantial financial compensation for victims and their families. In our current case, we’re seeking $10 million — and similar results are possible for Sarpy County families.
Types of Compensation Available in Nebraska Hazing Cases:
| Category | What It Covers | Sarpy County Application |
|---|---|---|
| Medical Expenses | Hospital bills, ER visits, therapy, rehabilitation, future medical care | Covers treatment for injuries like rhabdomyolysis, alcohol poisoning, broken bones, or psychological trauma |
| Pain and Suffering | Physical pain and emotional distress from the hazing | Compensation for the agony of being waterboarded, forced to exercise until collapse, or humiliated |
| Emotional Distress | PTSD, anxiety, depression, and other psychological harm | Therapy and treatment for long-term trauma from hazing |
| Lost Wages | Income lost due to injuries or recovery time | If hazing caused your child to miss work or internships |
| Educational Damages | Tuition reimbursement, lost scholarships, academic disruption | If hazing forced your child to drop out or transfer schools |
| Punitive Damages | Additional compensation to punish egregious conduct | Available when hazing involves torture, forced alcohol consumption, or cover-ups |
Recent Hazing Settlements — What Sarpy County Families Can Expect
| Case | University | Fraternity | Outcome | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stone Foltz | Bowling Green State (Ohio) | Pi Kappa Alpha | Settlement | $10.1 million |
| Maxwell Gruver | Louisiana State | Phi Delta Theta | Jury Verdict | $6.1 million |
| Timothy Piazza | Penn State | Beta Theta Pi | Settlement | $110+ million |
| Andrew Coffey | Florida State | Pi Kappa Phi | Settlement | Confidential (multi-million) |
| Adam Oakes | Virginia Commonwealth | Delta Chi | Settlement | $4+ million |
Sarpy County families: These results prove that hazing cases win — and win big. The same compensation is available for Nebraska victims.
🏢 Who Is Liable for Hazing at Nebraska Universities?
When hazing occurs, multiple parties can — and should — be held accountable. In our current case, we’re suing:
✅ The local fraternity chapter — For directly organizing and participating in hazing
✅ The national fraternity organization — For failing to supervise and prevent hazing despite knowing about past incidents
✅ The university — For failing to protect students, especially when they own or control the property where hazing occurs
✅ Individual members — For personally participating in or facilitating hazing
✅ Chapter officers — For leadership roles in hazing activities
✅ Alumni and advisors — For enabling or ignoring hazing
Sarpy County families: We will identify and pursue every liable party in your case — no matter how powerful they are.
🔍 What to Do If Your Child Has Been Hazed in Nebraska
If your child has been the victim of hazing at a Nebraska university near Sarpy County, time is critical. Evidence disappears, memories fade, and legal deadlines approach quickly.
Step-by-Step Action Plan for Sarpy County Families:
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🏥 Seek Medical Attention Immediately
- Even if injuries seem minor, get a full medical evaluation
- Document all symptoms, including psychological effects (anxiety, depression, PTSD)
- Medical records are critical evidence — don’t skip this step
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📱 Preserve All Evidence
- Save all communications: Text messages, GroupMe chats, Snapchats, emails, social media posts
- Take photos/videos: Injuries, hazing locations, items used in hazing (paddles, alcohol bottles, etc.)
- Document everything: Dates, times, locations, names of participants
- Don’t delete anything — Even old messages can be important
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🚫 Do NOT Confront the Organization
- Do not speak to fraternity/sorority leadership, university administrators, or their lawyers without legal counsel
- Anything you say can be used against you in court or by insurance companies
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📞 Contact Attorney 911 Immediately
- Call 1-888-ATTY-911
