Hazing Victims in Sutton County, Texas: Your Legal Rights and How We Can Help

🚨 The Hazing Crisis in Sutton County: What Families Need to Know

Hazing isn’t just a problem at big universities—it happens right here in Sutton County, Texas, and at colleges across the state. If your child has been a victim of fraternity or sorority hazing, you’re not alone. Attorney 911 is currently fighting a $10 million lawsuit against a fraternity and university for hazing that left a student hospitalized with kidney failure—and we’re ready to fight for Sutton County families too.

What Is Hazing?

Hazing includes any dangerous, humiliating, or abusive acts performed as part of initiation into a group. In Sutton County and nearby colleges, hazing may involve:

• Forced alcohol consumption (leading to alcohol poisoning)
• Extreme physical punishment (push-ups, paddling, or dangerous exercises)
• Psychological abuse (sleep deprivation, humiliation, threats)
• Simulated drowning (“waterboarding”)—yes, it happens here too
• Sexual harassment or assault

Texas law is clear: Hazing is illegal, and consent is NOT a defense. If your child was injured, you have legal options—no matter where it happened.

💔 Real Cases, Real Consequences: Hazing in Texas

🔥 Our Current Case: $10 Million Lawsuit Against Pi Kappa Phi & University of Houston

In November 2025, we filed a $10 million lawsuit on behalf of Leonel Bermudez, a student who was hospitalized with rhabdomyolysis (muscle breakdown) and kidney failure after being hazed at the University of Houston’s Pi Kappa Phi fraternity.

What happened to him?

• Waterboarded with a garden hose (simulated drowning)
• Forced to do 500 squats and 100+ push-ups until he collapsed
• Struck with wooden paddles
• Forced to eat until vomiting, then made to keep running
• Hospitalized for 4 days with life-threatening kidney failure

This wasn’t an accident—it was torture. And it’s happening in Sutton County and nearby colleges too.

📍 Hazing Happens in Sutton County & Nearby Schools

While our case is in Houston, hazing is a statewide problem—including at colleges near Sutton County, such as:

• Angelo State University (San Angelo)
• Texas Tech University (Lubbock)
• Midwestern State University (Wichita Falls)
• Abilene Christian University (Abilene)
• Howard College (Big Spring)

The same fraternities (Pi Kappa Phi, Sigma Alpha Epsilon, Kappa Sigma, etc.) operate in Sutton County and across Texas. If your child was hazed, we can help—no matter where it happened.

⚖️ Your Legal Rights as a Sutton County Hazing Victim

1. Texas Hazing Laws Protect You

Under Texas Education Code § 37.151-37.157, hazing is a crime—and consent is NOT a defense. Even if your child “agreed” to participate, the law still holds the fraternity, university, and individuals accountable.

2. Who Can Be Held Liable?

If your child was hazed in Sutton County or a nearby college, we can sue:
✅ The local fraternity/sorority chapter (for organizing the hazing)
✅ The national organization (for failing to prevent it)
✅ The university (for negligent oversight—especially if they own the fraternity house)
✅ Individual members (for participating in or allowing the abuse)
✅ Alumni or hosts (if hazing happened at their property)

In our UH case, we’re suing:

• Pi Kappa Phi National (for knowing about a “hazing crisis” and doing nothing)
• The University of Houston (for owning the fraternity house where the abuse happened)
• Individual fraternity members (for waterboarding, paddling, and forcing extreme exercise)

💰 How Much Is a Hazing Case Worth?

Hazing cases can result in multi-million-dollar settlements and verdicts. Here’s what recent cases have awarded:

If your child was hazed in Sutton County or a nearby college, you could be entitled to compensation for:

• Medical bills (ER visits, hospital stays, therapy)
• Pain and suffering (physical and emotional trauma)
• Lost wages (if they missed work or dropped out of school)
• Punitive damages (to punish the fraternity/university for gross negligence)

🚨 What to Do If Your Child Was Hazed in Sutton County

✅ Step 1: Get Medical Help Immediately

• Go to the ER—even if injuries seem minor. Some conditions (like rhabdomyolysis) can be life-threatening if untreated.
• Document everything (photos of injuries, medical records, hospital bills).

✅ Step 2: Preserve Evidence

• Save all texts, GroupMe chats, and social media posts about the hazing.
• Take screenshots of any threatening or incriminating messages.
• Get witness names (other pledges, bystanders).

✅ Step 3: Do NOT Talk to the Fraternity or University Alone

• They will try to cover it up. Fraternities and universities have lawyers and insurance companies working to minimize your claim.
• Do NOT sign anything without consulting an attorney.
• Do NOT post about the incident on social media—it can be used against you.

✅ Step 4: Call Attorney 911 Immediately

• Texas has a 2-year statute of limitations—if you wait too long, you lose your right to sue.
• Evidence disappears fast—texts get deleted, witnesses forget, fraternities destroy records.
• We offer FREE consultations—no upfront costs. We only get paid if we win your case.

📞 Call Now: 1-888-ATTY-911 (24/7)
📧 Email: ralph@atty911.com

🏆 Why Sutton County Families Choose Attorney 911

1. We’re Fighting This Battle RIGHT NOW

• We’re currently litigating a $10 million hazing case against Pi Kappa Phi and the University of Houston.
• We know exactly how to build these cases—and we’ll bring the same fight to Sutton County.

2. Former Insurance Defense Attorneys—We Know Their Playbook

• Both of our attorneys (Ralph Manginello and Lupe Pena) worked for insurance companies before switching sides.
• We know how they try to lowball victims—and we know how to beat them at their own game.

3. We Travel to Sutton County

• We have offices in Houston, Austin, and Beaumont, but we come to you for depositions, meetings, and trials.
• Distance is not a barrier—we represent hazing victims nationwide.

4. No Upfront Costs—You Pay Nothing Unless We Win

• Contingency fee: We only get paid if we recover money for you.
• No hourly fees, no retainers—just aggressive representation.

5. We Speak Spanish (Se Habla Español)

• Hazing affects all communities, including Spanish-speaking families.
• We provide bilingual legal services—no language barriers.

6. Proven Results—Millions Recovered for Victims

• $10+ million in our current hazing case.
• Multi-million-dollar settlements in wrongful death, trucking accidents, and workplace injuries.
• Former federal court experience—we can pursue cases in federal court if needed.

🎯 Fraternities in Sutton County & Nearby Colleges: We’re Watching You

To fraternities operating in Sutton County and nearby schools:

• Pi Kappa Phi, Sigma Alpha Epsilon, Kappa Sigma, Sigma Chi, Phi Delta Theta, Beta Theta Pi, and others—we know what you’re doing.
• The same “traditions” that hospitalized our client in Houston exist in your chapters too.
• We are tracking your corporate structures, your insurance policies, and your history of hazing.
• If you haze students in Sutton County, we will sue every liable entity—including your national organization, your housing corporation, and your individual members.

The Pi Kappa Phi chapter at UH?
✅ Shut down.
✅ Criminal referrals initiated.
✅ $10 million lawsuit pending.

Your chapter could be next.

📢 Sutton County Parents: Protect Your Child

If your son or daughter is pledging a fraternity or sorority in Sutton County or a nearby college, they are at risk. Here’s what you can do:

✅ Ask them about their pledge activities—if it sounds dangerous, it probably is.
✅ Check their phone for hazing-related messages (GroupMe, Snapchat, texts).
✅ Look for signs of injury or distress (bruises, exhaustion, anxiety).
✅ Contact us immediately if you suspect hazing—we can help before it’s too late.

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

🚀 Take Action Today—Before It’s Too Late

Hazing cases have strict deadlines. If you wait too long:
❌ Evidence disappears.
❌ Witnesses forget.
❌ You lose your legal rights.

We offer FREE, confidential consultations. We’ll review your case, explain your options, and fight for the justice your child deserves.

📞 Call Now: 1-888-ATTY-911 (24/7)

📧 Email: ralph@atty911.com

🌐 Visit: attorney911.com

Sutton County families: You don’t have to fight this alone. We’re here to help.