🚨 U.S. Outlying Islands Hazing Lawyer: Holding Fraternities & Universities Accountable
If your child was hazed in U.S. Outlying Islands, Attorney 911 can help — no matter where you are.
We are currently litigating a $10 million hazing lawsuit against Pi Kappa Phi and the University of Houston after a student was hospitalized with kidney failure from extreme hazing. The same fraternities operate at universities near U.S. Outlying Islands. The same negligence exists at U.S. Outlying Islands institutions. We will fight for U.S. Outlying Islands families with the same aggression.
⚠️ What Happened in Houston Could Happen in U.S. Outlying Islands
In November 2025, our client Leonel Bermudez — a transfer student not even enrolled at University of Houston yet — was subjected to weeks of systematic abuse by Pi Kappa Phi fraternity, including:
- Waterboarding with a garden hose (simulated drowning)
- Forced to do 500 squats and 100+ pushups until he collapsed
- Struck with wooden paddles
- Forced to eat until vomiting, then made to continue exercising
- Hog-tied another pledge for over an hour
- Result: Rhabdomyolysis (muscle breakdown) and acute kidney failure — 3 nights, 4 days hospitalized
This wasn’t an isolated incident. Pi Kappa Phi had a student die from hazing in 2017. University of Houston had another student hospitalized from hazing in 2017. They knew the risks. They did nothing to stop it.
The same fraternities operate near U.S. Outlying Islands. The same negligence exists at U.S. Outlying Islands universities. Your child could be next.
📞 U.S. Outlying Islands Hazing Victims: Call Now for Free Consultation
24/7 Legal Emergency Hotline: 1-888-ATTY-911
Email: ralph@atty911.com
We work on contingency — $0 upfront. We don’t get paid unless you get paid.
🏛️ Who We Can Sue for U.S. Outlying Islands Hazing Victims
When hazing happens near U.S. Outlying Islands, multiple parties share responsibility:
| Defendant | Why They’re Liable |
|---|---|
| Local Fraternity/Sorority Chapter | Directly organized and conducted hazing |
| National Organization | Failed to supervise; knew about hazing culture; had prior incidents |
| University/College | Failed to protect students; may own fraternity property; had power to stop it |
| Individual Members | Participated in or facilitated hazing |
| Chapter Officers | Leadership responsibility for hazing culture |
| Housing Corporation | Owned/controlled property where hazing occurred |
| Alumni | May have hosted hazing at their homes |
In our current case, we’re suing the fraternity, the national organization, the university, individual members, and even alumni who hosted hazing — because everyone who participated or allowed it must be held accountable.
💰 What U.S. Outlying Islands Hazing Victims Can Recover
Hazing cases often result in multi-million dollar settlements and verdicts. U.S. Outlying Islands victims can recover compensation for:
Economic Damages:
- Medical bills (hospitalization, ER, specialists, therapy, future treatment)
- Lost wages (time missed from work during recovery)
- Educational costs (disrupted enrollment, lost scholarships, tuition)
- Future earning capacity (if injuries affect career options)
Non-Economic Damages:
- Physical pain and suffering (the agony of injuries and recovery)
- Mental anguish (PTSD, anxiety, depression from abuse)
- Emotional distress (humiliation, shame, fear of retribution)
- Loss of enjoyment of life (impact on college experience, activities, relationships)
Punitive Damages:
- Punishment for egregious conduct (like waterboarding, forced exercise to collapse)
- Deterrent to prevent future hazing (to send a message to all fraternities)
- Applies when conduct is intentional, reckless, or grossly negligent
Recent hazing cases have resulted in:
- $10.1 million (Stone Foltz, Pi Kappa Alpha)
- $6.1 million jury verdict (Max Gruver, Phi Delta Theta)
- $110+ million (Timothy Piazza, Beta Theta Pi)
Our $10 million demand for Leonel Bermudez is directly in line with these precedents.
⏳ U.S. Outlying Islands Families: Time Is Running Out
Texas law gives you only 2 YEARS from the date of injury to file a lawsuit.
- Evidence disappears (texts deleted, witnesses forget)
- Organizations destroy records
- Your legal rights expire
Don’t wait until it’s too late. Call Attorney 911 now.
🛡️ Why U.S. Outlying Islands Families Choose Attorney 911
1. We’re Fighting This Fight RIGHT NOW
We are currently litigating a $10 million hazing lawsuit against Pi Kappa Phi and University of Houston. This isn’t theoretical — we’re in the battle today. U.S. Outlying Islands families get the same aggressive representation.
2. Former Insurance Defense Attorneys
Both Ralph Manginello and Lupe Pena worked for insurance companies before switching sides. We know their playbook. We know how they try to deny and minimize claims. We use that knowledge to maximize recovery for victims.
3. Federal Court Authority
We’re admitted to U.S. District Court, Southern District of Texas — allowing us to pursue U.S. Outlying Islands cases in federal court when appropriate.
4. Dual-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Texas AND New York — strategic advantage when suing national fraternities headquartered in other states.
5. Se Habla Español
Bilingual staff serving Spanish-speaking U.S. Outlying Islands families. Language should never be a barrier to justice.
6. We Travel to U.S. Outlying Islands
For depositions, client meetings, and trials — we come to you. Distance is not a barrier.
7. Contingency Fee — $0 Upfront
We understand U.S. Outlying Islands families may be concerned about cost. We work on contingency: you pay nothing unless we win your case.
8. Proven Track Record
- $10 million hazing lawsuit currently pending
- Multi-million dollar settlements in personal injury cases
- Former BP Texas City explosion litigation (mass tort experience)
- Hundreds of cases won by exposing flawed evidence
🏢 The Attorney 911 Approach for U.S. Outlying Islands Hazing Victims
When a legal emergency hits — whether it’s on a U.S. Outlying Islands campus or anywhere in America — we move FIRST, FAST, and DECISIVELY.
For U.S. Outlying Islands hazing victims, our team:
- Acts Immediately — Preserves evidence before it disappears
- Builds Strong Cases — Works with medical experts, hazing culture experts, institutional negligence experts
- Negotiates from Strength — We’re currently litigating a $10 million case; insurance companies know we mean business
- Travels to U.S. Outlying Islands — For depositions, meetings, and trials when needed
- Provides Remote Consultations — U.S. Outlying Islands families can video chat with our attorneys
- Pursues Every Liable Party — Fraternity, nationals, university, individuals, alumni — no one escapes accountability
If a university, fraternity, or insurance company tries to silence U.S. Outlying Islands hazing victims, we take it to court.
📋 What U.S. Outlying Islands Families Should Do Immediately
If your child has been hazed near U.S. Outlying Islands:
- Get Medical Attention Immediately — Even if injuries seem minor, document everything medically
- Preserve All Evidence — Photos of injuries, screenshots of texts/GroupMe/Snapchat, witness names, fraternity documents
- Do NOT Talk to the Fraternity/Sorority — They will try to control the narrative
- Do NOT Post on Social Media — Anything you post can be used against you
- Do NOT Sign Anything — Without consulting an attorney first
- Call Attorney 911 Immediately — 1-888-ATTY-911 — Free consultation
We will handle all communications with the fraternity, university, and insurance companies — so you can focus on your child’s recovery.
🎯 The Message to U.S. Outlying Islands Fraternities
To fraternities operating near U.S. Outlying Islands: We are watching.
The same legal strategies that secured $10+ million verdicts nationwide apply to your chapter. If your chapter hazes students in U.S. Outlying Islands, we will pursue every liable entity.
Pi Kappa Phi, Sigma Alpha Epsilon, Pi Kappa Alpha, Phi Delta Theta, Beta Theta Pi — if your chapter operates near U.S. Outlying Islands, know that Attorney 911 represents hazing victims across America.
We track your house corporations, your alumni chapters, your national insurance structure, and your documented history of hazing deaths. If your Texas chapters harm students, we will find every liable entity. We already shut down Beta Nu. Your chapter could be next.
🏛️ The Message to U.S. Outlying Islands Universities
To universities near U.S. Outlying Islands: The same institutional negligence that made University of Houston a defendant exists at your campus.
- You own fraternity houses where hazing occurs
- You have Greek life oversight responsibility
- You have the power to inspect, regulate, and shut down dangerous chapters
- You have the duty to protect your students
Act now — or face the same accountability.
📚 What U.S. Outlying Islands Parents Need to Know About Hazing
Hazing Isn’t Limited to Greek Life
Hazing occurs in:
- Fraternities and sororities
- Sports teams
- Marching bands
- ROTC programs
- Clubs and organizations
- Military academies
Hazing Isn’t Just “Harmless Pranks”
Hazing includes:
- Physical abuse — beatings, paddling, branding, forced exercise to collapse
- Forced consumption — alcohol, food, non-food substances until vomiting
- Sleep deprivation — forced late nights, early mornings causing exhaustion
- Psychological torture — waterboarding, humiliation, degradation, threats
- Sexual abuse — forced nudity, sexual acts, carrying sexual objects
- Exposure — cold weather, heat exposure, confined spaces
Hazing Causes Serious Medical Consequences
- Rhabdomyolysis (muscle breakdown) — can cause kidney failure and death
- Acute kidney failure — life-threatening; may require dialysis or transplant
- Alcohol poisoning — can be fatal
- Traumatic brain injury — from beatings or falls
- Hypothermia/hyperthermia — from exposure
- Cardiac arrest — from extreme physical exertion
- PTSD, anxiety, depression — long-term psychological damage
- Death
Hazing Is Illegal in Texas and Most States
- Criminal penalties — up to felony charges for hazing causing death
- Civil liability — multi-million dollar lawsuits
- Organizational penalties — chapter closure, fines, forfeiture of property
Consent Is Not a Defense
Texas law explicitly states: “It is not a defense to prosecution that the person against whom the hazing was directed consented to or acquiesced in the hazing activity.”
When fraternities argue:
- “He agreed to participate”
- “He knew what he was signing up for”
- “He could have left at any time”
TEXAS LAW SAYS: CONSENT DOES NOT MATTER.
🏆 Recent Hazing Verdicts & Settlements — U.S. Outlying Islands Victims Can Win Too
| Case | Fraternity | University | Outcome | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stone Foltz | Pi Kappa Alpha | Bowling Green State | Death; Settlement | $10.1 million |
| Max Gruver | Phi Delta Theta | Louisiana State | Death; Jury Verdict | $6.1 million |
| Timothy Piazza | Beta Theta Pi | Penn State | Death; Settlement | $110+ million |
| Andrew Coffey | Pi Kappa Phi | Florida State | Death; Settlement | Confidential |
| Leonel Bermudez | Pi Kappa Phi | University of Houston | OUR CASE — $10 million lawsuit pending |
These results are possible for U.S. Outlying Islands hazing victims too.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions for U.S. Outlying Islands Families
Q: My child was hazed near U.S. Outlying Islands. Can you help even though you’re in Houston?
A: YES. While we’re based in Texas, we serve hazing victims nationwide, including U.S. Outlying Islands. We offer:
- Video consultations
- Remote case handling
- Travel to U.S. Outlying Islands for depositions and meetings
- Federal court jurisdiction for cases involving national organizations
Q: How much does it cost to hire a hazing lawyer?
A: $0 upfront. We work on contingency — you pay nothing unless we win your case. Our fee is a percentage of the recovery, so we only get paid if you get paid.
Q: What if my child is afraid of retaliation?
A: We understand. Our client in the Pi Kappa Phi case is “fearful of doing an interview due to retribution.” We protect our clients’ identities and take steps to prevent retaliation. Your safety and privacy are our priority.
Q: What if my child “consented” to the hazing?
A: Consent is not a defense under Texas law. The fraternity will try to argue your child “agreed to participate,” but Texas Education Code § 37.154 explicitly states that consent does not matter. The law recognizes that peer pressure, threats, and power dynamics negate true consent.
Q: How long does a hazing lawsuit take?
A: Every case is different. Some cases settle within months. Others take years if they go to trial. Factors affecting timeline:
- Severity of injuries
- Number of defendants
- Willingness of defendants to settle
- Need for litigation
We work to resolve cases as quickly as possible while maximizing your recovery.
Q: What if my child was hazed at a different type of organization (not a fraternity)?
A: We represent hazing victims from all types of organizations, including:
- Fraternities and sororities
- Sports teams
- Marching bands
- ROTC programs
- Clubs and organizations
- Military academies
If your child was hazed in U.S. Outlying Islands, we can help.
Q: What should I do if my child is currently being hazed near U.S. Outlying Islands?
A:
- Get them to safety immediately
- Seek medical attention — even if injuries seem minor
- Document everything — photos, texts, witness names
- Do NOT confront the organization — they may destroy evidence
- Call Attorney 911 immediately — 1-888-ATTY-911
We can help stop the hazing and pursue legal action.
🎓 U.S. Outlying Islands Parents: Protect Your Child’s Future
You sent your child to college near U.S. Outlying Islands expecting them to be safe. You trusted the university to protect them. You trusted the fraternity to provide a positive experience.
That trust was betrayed.
Hazing can derail your child’s future:
- Medical bills from hospitalization and treatment
- Academic disruption — missed classes, failed courses, lost scholarships
- Psychological trauma — PTSD, anxiety, depression
- Career impact — lost internships, damaged reputation
- Physical limitations — if injuries cause permanent damage
We help U.S. Outlying Islands families recover compensation for all of these damages — so your child can focus on healing and moving forward.
📞 U.S. Outlying Islands Hazing Victims: Call Now for Free Consultation
Legal Emergency Hotline: 1-888-ATTY-911
Email: ralph@atty911.com
Available 24/7 for U.S. Outlying Islands families
We work on contingency — $0 upfront. We don’t get paid unless you get paid.
🔥 The Attorney 911 Promise to U.S. Outlying Islands Families
- We will listen — Your story matters. We believe you.
- We will investigate — We preserve evidence before it disappears.
- We will fight — Against fraternities, universities, and insurance companies.
- We will win — We have the experience and resources to secure maximum compensation.
- We will protect — Your child’s future and well-being are our top priority.
U.S. Outlying Islands hazing victims: You are not alone. We are Attorney 911. We are your first responders to a legal emergency.
