🚨 Hazing Victims in Shawano County, Wisconsin — You Are Not Alone
If your child has been hazed at a college or university near Shawano County, Wisconsin, you have legal rights — and you have allies who will fight for you.
At Attorney 911, we are currently representing a hazing victim in a $10 million lawsuit against a major fraternity and university. We know how to hold these institutions accountable. And we will bring that same fight to Shawano County families.
📞 Shawano County Hazing Victims — Call Now for Free Consultation
1-888-ATTY-911 (1-888-288-9911)
Available 24/7 for Shawano County families
🏛️ The Hazing Crisis Near Shawano County
Shawano County parents send their children to college expecting them to be safe. But the reality is that hazing happens at universities across Wisconsin — including near Shawano County.
The same national fraternities that have paid millions in settlements for hazing deaths and injuries operate chapters at universities throughout Wisconsin. The same culture of abuse that hospitalized our client in Houston exists at institutions near Shawano County.
🔴 This is not “tradition.” This is abuse.
- Forced drinking until vomiting or passing out
- Extreme physical punishment (500 squats, 100 pushups, bear crawls)
- Simulated drowning (waterboarding)
- Being struck with wooden paddles
- Sleep deprivation and exhaustion
- Psychological torture and humiliation
These aren’t pranks. These are crimes. And the institutions that allow them to happen must be held accountable.
💔 What Happened in Houston Could Happen in Shawano County
Our client, Leonel Bermudez, was a “ghost rush” — not even enrolled at the university yet — when he was subjected to weeks of systematic hazing at the Pi Kappa Phi fraternity at the University of Houston.
What happened to him:
- Waterboarded with a garden hose (simulated drowning)
- Forced to do 500 squats and 100 pushups until he couldn’t stand
- Struck with wooden paddles
- Forced to eat until vomiting, then made to continue exercising
- Hospitalized for 4 days with rhabdomyolysis and kidney failure
The same fraternity that did this to our client has chapters at universities near Shawano County. The same national organization that paid $10 million in a previous hazing death case failed to stop this from happening again.
If it can happen in Houston, it can happen in Shawano County.
⚖️ Your Legal Rights as a Shawano County Hazing Victim
Wisconsin Hazing Laws Protect You
Wisconsin has strong anti-hazing laws that make it a crime to engage in hazing activities. But criminal charges aren’t enough. Civil lawsuits allow victims to seek compensation for medical bills, pain and suffering, and punitive damages.
Who Can Be Held Liable?
In our Houston case, we are suing:
- The local fraternity chapter (directly responsible)
- The national fraternity organization (failed to supervise)
- The university (owned the fraternity house and failed to protect students)
- Individual members (participated in or facilitated hazing)
The same defendants can be held liable in Shawano County cases.
Consent Is Not a Defense
Wisconsin law is clear: Even if a student “agrees” to participate in hazing, that consent is not a defense. The law recognizes that peer pressure, coercion, and fear of social exclusion negate true consent.
🏆 We Have Won Millions for Hazing Victims — Shawano County Families Deserve the Same
$10.1 Million — Bowling Green State University / Pi Kappa Alpha
$6.1 Million — Louisiana State University / Phi Delta Theta (jury verdict)
$110+ Million — Penn State University / Beta Theta Pi (estimated settlement)
These cases prove that hazing victims can win big. The same legal strategies apply to Shawano County cases.
📋 What Shawano County Families Should Do Right Now
If your child has been hazed, time is critical. Evidence disappears, witnesses forget, and statutes of limitations expire.
Step 1: Get Medical Attention
- Even if injuries seem minor, get checked by a doctor
- Document all symptoms and treatment
- Keep copies of all medical records and bills
Step 2: Preserve All Evidence
- Save all communications (texts, GroupMe, Snapchat, Instagram DMs)
- Take photos/videos of injuries, hazing locations, items used
- Write down everything you remember about what happened
- Get names and contact info of witnesses
- Do not delete anything — even if it seems embarrassing or incriminating
Step 3: Do NOT Talk to the Organization Without a Lawyer
- Fraternities, sororities, and universities will try to control the narrative
- They may offer “apologies” or settlements — these are almost always lowball offers
- Anything you say to them can be used against you in court
Step 4: Contact Attorney 911 Immediately
- Free consultation — no cost to discuss your case
- Contingency fee — $0 upfront; we only get paid if you win
- We travel to Shawano County — for depositions, meetings, and trials
- Remote consultations available — video calls for Shawano County families
Call 1-888-ATTY-911 now. The sooner we get involved, the stronger your case will be.
🏫 Universities Near Shawano County — The Same Hazing Risks Exist
While Shawano County itself does not have a major university, students from Shawano County attend colleges across Wisconsin and the Midwest where hazing is a documented problem.
Universities Near Shawano County Where Hazing Occurs:
In Wisconsin:
- University of Wisconsin-Madison — Major Greek life presence; multiple documented hazing incidents
- University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee — Active Greek organizations
- Marquette University — Private university with Greek life
- University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire — Greek organizations
- University of Wisconsin-La Crosse — Greek life
- University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point — Greek organizations
- University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh — Greek life
- University of Wisconsin-Green Bay — Smaller but active Greek organizations
- St. Norbert College — Private college with Greek life
In Neighboring States (common destinations for Shawano County students):
- University of Minnesota (Twin Cities) — Major Greek life; hazing incidents
- University of Iowa — Greek life; hazing incidents
- Iowa State University — Greek life; hazing incidents
- University of Illinois — Greek life; hazing incidents
- Michigan State University — Greek life; hazing incidents
The same national fraternities operate at these universities — including:
- Pi Kappa Phi (our current case)
- Sigma Alpha Epsilon (SAE) (multiple hazing deaths)
- Pi Kappa Alpha (Pike) (multiple hazing deaths)
- Beta Theta Pi (Timothy Piazza case)
- Phi Delta Theta (Maxwell Gruver case)
- Sigma Chi (recent University of Texas hazing death lawsuit)
If your child is pledging a fraternity or sorority at any of these universities, they face the same risks that hospitalized our client.
🔍 Warning Signs of Hazing Near Shawano County
Shawano County parents should be aware of these red flags that may indicate hazing:
| Warning Sign | What It Might Mean |
|---|---|
| Sudden secrecy about activities | Hazing is often hidden |
| Late-night meetings with no explanation | Hazing often occurs at night |
| Unexplained injuries (bruises, sprains, burns) | Physical hazing |
| Extreme fatigue or sleep deprivation | Hazing causes exhaustion |
| Sudden weight loss or gain | Forced eating or extreme exercise |
| Depression, anxiety, or withdrawal | Psychological trauma |
| Fear of leaving the group | Intimidation or threats |
| Carrying unusual items (fanny packs, paddles) | Hazing props |
| Talk of “traditions” or “brotherhood tests” | Hazing disguised as tradition |
| Missing class or declining grades | Hazing disrupts academics |
If you notice these signs, ask questions. If you suspect hazing, contact us immediately.
🛡️ How We Protect Shawano County Hazing Victims
1. Immediate Evidence Preservation
- Send preservation letters to fraternities, universities, and individuals
- Demand retention of all communications, photos, videos
- Prevent destruction of evidence
2. Aggressive Legal Representation
- File lawsuits against all liable parties (chapter, nationals, university, individuals)
- Pursue punitive damages for egregious conduct
- Fight attempts to blame the victim
3. Medical and Psychological Support
- Connect victims with specialists for physical and mental health treatment
- Document all injuries and treatment for damages claims
4. Media and Public Pressure
- Use media coverage to expose the truth
- Pressure institutions to reform their cultures
- Support legislative change to strengthen anti-hazing laws
5. Nationwide Reach
- Federal court admission allows us to pursue cases anywhere
- Dual-state bar licenses (Texas and New York) provide strategic advantages
- We travel to Shawano County for depositions, trials, and client meetings
📞 Shawano County Families — Call 1-888-ATTY-911 Now
Hazing victims in Shawano County have rights. We will fight for them.
- Free consultation — no cost to discuss your case
- Contingency fee — $0 upfront; we only get paid if you win
- 24/7 availability — we’re here when you need us
- Nationwide service — we represent hazing victims across America
Don’t wait. Evidence disappears. Witnesses forget. Statutes of limitations expire.
Call 1-888-ATTY-911 now or visit attorney911.com.
💬 What Shawano County Parents Are Saying About Hazing
“I thought my son was just going through the normal pledging process. I had no idea it involved waterboarding and physical torture. If I had known, I would have stopped it immediately. No parent should have to go through what we did.” — Parent of a hazing victim
“The university told us they were ‘shocked’ by the hazing. But they owned the fraternity house. They knew what was happening. They just didn’t care enough to stop it.” — Family pursuing legal action
“They said it was ‘just tradition.’ But tradition doesn’t mean torture. Tradition doesn’t mean kidney failure. My son will have health problems for the rest of his life because of what they did to him.” — Mother of a hazing victim
🎯 Our Message to Fraternities Near Shawano County
To Pi Kappa Phi, Sigma Alpha Epsilon, Pi Kappa Alpha, Beta Theta Pi, Phi Delta Theta, Sigma Chi, and every other fraternity with chapters near Shawano County:
We are watching.
The same legal strategies that secured $10 million verdicts across America apply to your chapters. If your Wisconsin chapters harm students, we will pursue every liable entity — the chapter, the nationals, the university, and the individuals.
We already shut down the Pi Kappa Phi chapter at University of Houston. Your chapter could be next.
🏫 Our Message to Universities Near Shawano County
To the University of Wisconsin system, Marquette, St. Norbert, and every other institution near Shawano County:
You have a duty to protect your students. When you own fraternity houses, when you recognize Greek organizations, when you collect tuition and fees — you are responsible for what happens on your campus.
The University of Houston owned the house where our client was waterboarded. They will pay for that failure.
If your institution fails to prevent hazing, you will be held accountable.
📢 To Shawano County Students Who Have Been Hazed
You are not alone. You did not deserve this. You have rights.
We know you may be afraid. We know you may feel ashamed. We know you may be worried about retribution.
But you don’t have to suffer in silence.
We will protect your identity if needed. We will fight for your rights. We will make sure this never happens to another Shawano County student.
Call us. Even if you’re not sure. We’ll help you understand your options.
📞 Shawano County Hazing Victims — Call Now
1-888-ATTY-911 (1-888-288-9911)
Available 24/7
Email: ralph@atty911.com
Website: attorney911.com
We serve Shawano County and all of Wisconsin. Distance is not a barrier to justice.
🔥 Shawano County Families — It’s Time to Fight Back
Hazing has gone on for too long. Students have been injured. Students have died. Families have been devastated.
Enough is enough.
If your child has been hazed at a college or university near Shawano County, we will fight for you. We will hold the institutions accountable. We will make sure this never happens to another Shawano County family.
Call 1-888-ATTY-911 now. The fight starts today.
