🚨 Hazing Victims in Stafford County, Kansas: Your Legal Rights and How to Get Justice

If you or your child has been hazed at a college, university, or Greek organization near Stafford County, Kansas, you are not alone — and you have powerful legal rights.

At Attorney 911, we are currently fighting a $10 million hazing lawsuit against Pi Kappa Phi and the University of Houston. We know how to hold fraternities, sororities, and universities accountable. Stafford County families deserve the same aggressive representation we provide nationwide.

📞 Call now for a free, confidential consultation: 1-888-ATTY-911

🔥 The Hazing Crisis in America — And Why Stafford County Families Are at Risk

Hazing isn’t just “boys being boys” or “tradition.” It’s abuse. It’s torture. And it’s happening right now at universities near Stafford County.

⚠️ What Hazing Really Looks Like:

• Waterboarding (simulated drowning with hoses)
• Forced drinking until alcohol poisoning or death
• Extreme physical punishment (500 squats, 100 pushups, bear crawls)
• Wooden paddles striking students’ bodies
• Sleep deprivation and exhaustion
• Psychological torture (humiliation, threats, isolation)
• Sexual humiliation (forced nudity, carrying sexual objects)

This isn’t tradition. This is trauma.

🏥 Real Hazing. Real Injuries. Real Victims.

Our Current Case: Leonel Bermudez — Hospitalized with Kidney Failure After Pi Kappa Phi Hazing

In November 2025, Leonel Bermudez — a young man who wasn’t even enrolled at the University of Houston yet — was subjected to weeks of systematic abuse by Pi Kappa Phi fraternity.

What they did to him:

• Waterboarded with a garden hose (simulated drowning)
• Forced to perform 500 squats, 100 pushups, bear crawls, and 100-yard crawls — until he collapsed
• Struck with wooden paddles
• Forced to eat until he vomited, then made to keep running
• Stripped to his underwear in cold weather and sprayed with a hose
• Threatened with expulsion if he didn’t comply

The result:

• Severe rhabdomyolysis (muscle breakdown)
• Acute kidney failure
• 3 nights and 4 days in the hospital
• Lifelong health risks, including potential kidney disease

This happened in Houston. But it happens in Kansas too.

Pi Kappa Phi has 150+ chapters across America — including near Stafford County. The same fraternities that waterboarded our client operate at universities in and around Kansas. The same negligence exists at Kansas institutions.

📞 If your child has been hazed in Stafford County or anywhere in Kansas, call us now: 1-888-ATTY-911

💔 Why Hazing Happens — And Why It Keeps Happening

The Truth About Hazing Culture:

• It’s not about tradition. It’s about power. Control. Fear.
• It’s not about brotherhood. It’s about breaking people down to build them back up in the image of the fraternity.
• It’s not harmless. It sends students to the hospital — or the morgue.

Why Universities and National Organizations Let It Continue:

• Money: Greek life brings in millions in donations, dues, and alumni support.
• Reputation: Universities don’t want bad publicity. They’d rather handle it quietly.
• Culture: “This is how it’s always been done” — until someone gets hurt or dies.

But here’s the thing: They know it’s dangerous.

In 2017, Andrew Coffey died at a Pi Kappa Phi event at Florida State University. He was forced to drink an entire bottle of bourbon. He died from alcohol poisoning.

Pi Kappa Phi had 8 years to fix their culture. They did nothing.

In 2017, a student at the University of Houston was hospitalized with a lacerated spleen after hazing at Pi Kappa Alpha.

UH had 8 years to implement real oversight. They did nothing.

And in 2025, Leonel Bermudez was hospitalized with kidney failure — because Pi Kappa Phi and UH failed to protect him.

The same failures are happening at universities near Stafford County.

⚖️ Your Legal Rights as a Hazing Victim in Kansas

Kansas Anti-Hazing Law: K.S.A. 21-5413

Kansas law explicitly bans hazing and makes it a criminal offense.

Definition of Hazing in Kansas:

Any act that endangers the physical health or safety of a student for the purpose of initiation, admission, or affiliation with any organization.

This includes:

• Physical brutality (beating, paddling, branding)
• Forced consumption of food, alcohol, or drugs
• Sleep deprivation
• Exposure to extreme weather
• Psychological abuse
• Any activity that risks serious injury or death

Criminal Penalties in Kansas:

• Class A misdemeanor — up to 1 year in jail and $2,500 fine
• If death results — felony charges possible

Important: Consent is NOT a defense. Even if your child “agreed” to participate, the law says that doesn’t matter. Hazing is illegal — period.

Civil Lawsuits: How to Hold Them Accountable

Even if criminal charges are filed, you can also file a civil lawsuit to recover compensation for:

• Medical bills (past and future)
• Pain and suffering
• Emotional distress
• Lost wages and earning capacity
• Punitive damages (to punish the wrongdoers)

Who Can Be Sued:

• The local chapter (e.g., the fraternity or sorority at your child’s school)
• The national organization (e.g., Pi Kappa Phi, Sigma Alpha Epsilon, etc.)
• The university (if they knew or should have known about hazing)
• Individual members (those who participated or allowed it to happen)

💰 Multi-Million Dollar Precedents: Hazing Cases Win Big

Hazing isn’t just wrong — it’s expensive. Juries and courts have awarded millions to victims and their families.

These results are possible for Stafford County families too.

📞 If your child has been hazed, call us now: 1-888-ATTY-911

🏛️ Who Is Liable for Hazing in Stafford County?

1. The Local Chapter

The fraternity or sorority at your child’s school directly organized and conducted the hazing. They are responsible for the actions of their members.

2. The National Organization

The national fraternity or sorority oversees all chapters and has a duty to prevent hazing. If they knew or should have known about the culture of abuse and failed to stop it, they are liable.

Example: Pi Kappa Phi National knew about Andrew Coffey’s death in 2017 and still allowed Leonel Bermudez to be hospitalized in 2025. They had 8 years to fix their culture — and they failed.

3. The University

Universities have a legal duty to protect students. If they knew or should have known about hazing and failed to stop it, they can be held liable.

In our case:

• The University of Houston owned the Pi Kappa Phi fraternity house where the hazing occurred.
• They had a prior hazing incident in 2017 at another fraternity.
• They failed to implement real oversight — and now a student is in the hospital.

Universities near Stafford County have the same responsibility.

4. Individual Members

Every person who participated in, encouraged, or allowed hazing to happen can be held personally liable.

In the Stone Foltz case, the chapter president was ordered to pay $6.5 million personally.

🚨 What to Do If Your Child Has Been Hazed in Stafford County

Step 1: Get Medical Attention Immediately

• Even if injuries seem minor, get checked by a doctor.
• Hazing injuries can be life-threatening (rhabdomyolysis, alcohol poisoning, traumatic brain injury).
• Medical records are critical evidence.

Step 2: Preserve All Evidence

Do NOT delete anything. Save:

• Text messages (GroupMe, iMessage, WhatsApp, Snapchat)
• Social media posts (Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, Twitter/X)
• Photos and videos (of injuries, hazing activities, locations)
• Emails (from the fraternity, sorority, or university)
• Documents (pledge manuals, schedules, rules)
• Witness information (names and contact info of other pledges or bystanders)

Step 3: Do NOT Confront the Organization

• Do NOT talk to fraternity/sorority leaders without legal counsel.
• Do NOT sign anything from the organization.
• Do NOT post about the incident on social media.
• Anything you say can be used against you.

Step 4: Contact an Attorney Immediately

• Hazing cases have strict deadlines (statutes of limitations).
• Evidence disappears quickly (texts deleted, witnesses forget, organizations cover up).
• The sooner you act, the stronger your case will be.

📞 Call Attorney 911 now for a free, confidential consultation: 1-888-ATTY-911

🛡️ Why Stafford County Families Choose Attorney 911

1. We Are Fighting This Battle Right Now

• We are currently litigating a $10 million hazing lawsuit against Pi Kappa Phi and the University of Houston.
• We know how to build these cases from the ground up.
• We know how to hold institutions accountable.

2. We Have Insider Knowledge

• Ralph Manginello is a former insurance defense attorney. He knows how insurance companies think and how they try to minimize claims.
• Lupe Pena worked at a national defense firm representing corporations. He knows how they try to avoid liability.
• Together, they use that insider knowledge to fight for victims.

3. We Have a Proven Track Record

• Millions recovered for personal injury victims.
• Hundreds of cases won against insurance companies and corporations.
• Aggressive litigation — we don’t back down from powerful institutions.

4. We Serve Stafford County Families — No Matter Where You Are

• We are based in Texas, but we represent hazing victims nationwide.
• Federal court authority — we can pursue cases in federal jurisdiction.
• Video consultations — meet with us remotely.
• We travel to Stafford County for depositions, client meetings, and trials.

5. No Upfront Costs — We Work on Contingency

• $0 upfront. You pay nothing to hire us.
• We only get paid if you win.
• Our fee comes from the settlement or verdict — you keep the rest.

🎯 What We Will Do for Your Stafford County Hazing Case

1. Immediate Evidence Preservation

• Send preservation letters to all defendants.
• Demand all text messages, social media, photos, and videos be saved.
• Prevent the organization from destroying evidence.

2. Aggressive Investigation

• Interview witnesses (other pledges, bystanders).
• Obtain medical records and expert opinions.
• Gather internal documents from the fraternity, sorority, and university.
• Build a comprehensive case showing the pattern of abuse.

3. Multi-Defendant Strategy

• Sue everyone responsible:
  • The local chapter
  • The national organization
  • The university
  • Individual members
• No one escapes accountability.

4. Maximum Compensation

• Calculate all damages:
  • Medical bills (past and future)
  • Pain and suffering
  • Emotional distress
  • Lost wages and earning capacity
  • Punitive damages (to punish the wrongdoers)
• Fight for every dollar you deserve.

5. Public Accountability

• Use media coverage to expose the truth.
• Work with legislators to change hazing laws.
• Send a message that hazing will not be tolerated.

📢 Message to Fraternities and Universities Near Stafford County

To the fraternities operating near Stafford County:

• We are watching.
• The same legal strategies that secured $10+ million verdicts nationwide apply to your chapter.
• If you haze students, we will find every liable entity.
• We are currently suing Pi Kappa Phi for what they did to Leonel Bermudez.
• Your chapter could be next.

To the universities near Stafford County:

• The same institutional negligence that made the University of Houston a defendant exists at your campus.
• If you know about hazing and do nothing, you are liable.
• Act now — or face the same accountability.

🙏 To the Victims and Families in Stafford County

We know this is hard. We know you’re scared. We know you might feel ashamed, or guilty, or like you “should have known better.”

But this is not your fault.

You trusted these institutions. You trusted that they would keep you safe. They betrayed that trust.

You have the right to justice. You have the right to compensation. You have the right to hold them accountable.

And you don’t have to do it alone.

📞 Call Attorney 911 now: 1-888-ATTY-911

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Stafford County families: You are not alone. We are here to help.

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Available 24/7 for Stafford County hazing emergencies.

$0 upfront. We don’t get paid unless you win.

🔥 Enough Is Enough.

It’s time to end hazing in America — starting with Stafford County.