Hazing Victim Legal Support in Union County, Ohio – Attorney 911
🚨 Hazing Is Happening in Union County – And It’s Time to Fight Back
If you or someone you love has been a victim of hazing in Union County, Ohio, you’re not alone. Hazing isn’t just “tradition” or “harmless fun”—it’s abuse, assault, and sometimes even torture. And if it’s happening at a fraternity, sorority, sports team, or other student organization near Union County, we can help you hold them accountable.
At Attorney 911, we’re currently fighting a $10 million hazing lawsuit against Pi Kappa Phi and the University of Houston—a case that has made national headlines. We know how to win these cases, and we’re ready to bring that same aggressive representation to Union County families.
🔍 What Is Hazing? (And Why It’s Illegal in Ohio)
Hazing is any activity that endangers the mental or physical health of a student for the purpose of initiation, affiliation, or maintaining membership in an organization. In Ohio, hazing is a criminal offense—and it doesn’t matter if the victim “consented.”
Examples of Hazing in Union County:
✔ Physical abuse – Beatings, paddling, forced exercise to exhaustion
✔ Forced consumption – Binge drinking, eating non-food items, alcohol poisoning
✔ Psychological torture – Waterboarding, sleep deprivation, humiliation
✔ Dangerous stunts – Blindfolded activities, extreme weather exposure
✔ Sexual abuse – Forced nudity, sexual acts, carrying sexual objects
If this sounds familiar, you may have a case.
💔 Real Cases, Real Victims – And Real Justice
Our Current Case: $10 Million Hazing Lawsuit Against Pi Kappa Phi
We’re currently representing Leonel Bermudez, a student who was hospitalized with kidney failure after being hazed at the University of Houston’s Pi Kappa Phi chapter. The fraternity:
- Waterboarded him with a garden hose
- Forced him to do 500 squats until he collapsed
- Struck him with wooden paddles
- Made him lie in vomit-soaked grass after forced eating
This isn’t just hazing—it’s torture. And it’s happening right now at colleges near Union County.
Precedent Cases: Hazing Victims Win Millions
| Case | University | Fraternity | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stone Foltz | Bowling Green State | Pi Kappa Alpha | $10.1M settlement |
| Max Gruver | Louisiana State | Phi Delta Theta | $6.1M jury verdict |
| Tim Piazza | Penn State | Beta Theta Pi | $110M+ settlement |
| Andrew Coffey | Florida State | Pi Kappa Phi | Confidential settlement |
If these families won millions, so can you.
⚖️ Who Can Be Held Liable for Hazing in Union County?
Hazing doesn’t just involve the students who participated—it involves the institutions that allowed it to happen. In Union County, we can sue:
🔹 The local fraternity/sorority chapter – They organized and carried out the hazing.
🔹 The national organization – They failed to supervise and enforce anti-hazing policies.
🔹 The university or college – They own the property where hazing occurred and failed to protect students.
🔹 Individual members – Chapter presidents, pledgemasters, and active members who participated.
🔹 Alumni or advisors – If they knew about the hazing and did nothing.
🔹 Insurance companies – Many fraternities and universities have liability insurance that covers hazing claims.
🏥 What Are the Medical Consequences of Hazing?
Hazing can cause serious, life-threatening injuries, including:
🚑 Rhabdomyolysis (muscle breakdown leading to kidney failure) – Like our client Leonel Bermudez
🚑 Alcohol poisoning – Can be fatal if untreated
🚑 Traumatic brain injury – From beatings or falls
🚑 Hypothermia or heatstroke – From extreme weather exposure
🚑 Broken bones, internal bleeding, or organ damage – From physical abuse
🚑 PTSD, anxiety, and depression – Long-term psychological trauma
If you’ve been injured due to hazing, you deserve compensation for your medical bills, pain and suffering, and lost opportunities.
📞 What Should You Do If You’ve Been Hazed in Union County?
Step 1: Get Medical Help Immediately
- Even if you feel “fine,” seek medical attention—some injuries (like rhabdomyolysis) take time to appear.
- Document everything—take photos of injuries, keep medical records, and save any evidence.
Step 2: Preserve Evidence
- Do NOT delete texts, social media messages, or photos—these can be crucial evidence.
- Write down everything you remember—dates, times, locations, names of people involved.
- Get witness contact information—other pledges or bystanders may have seen what happened.
Step 3: Do NOT Speak to the Organization or Their Lawyers
- The fraternity, sorority, or university will try to cover it up.
- Do NOT give a statement without an attorney present.
- Do NOT sign anything—they may try to get you to waive your rights.
**Step 4: Call Attorney 911 – 1-888-ATTY-911
- We offer free, confidential consultations for hazing victims in Union County.
- No upfront costs—we only get paid if we win your case.
- We’ll fight aggressively to hold the responsible parties accountable.
💰 How Much Is a Hazing Case Worth in Union County?
Hazing cases can result in substantial compensation, including:
💵 Medical expenses (past and future)
💵 Lost wages (if you missed work or can’t work due to injuries)
💵 Pain and suffering (physical and emotional trauma)
💵 Punitive damages (to punish the organization for egregious conduct)
💵 Wrongful death damages (if a loved one died due to hazing)
Recent hazing settlements have ranged from $4 million to $110 million. We’ll fight to get you the maximum compensation possible.
⏳ Don’t Wait – Ohio’s Statute of Limitations Applies
In Ohio, you typically have two years from the date of the hazing incident to file a lawsuit. If you wait too long, you could lose your right to compensation.
Call us today at 1-888-ATTY-911 for a free case evaluation.
🎯 Why Choose Attorney 911 for Your Union County Hazing Case?
✅ We’re already fighting a $10M hazing case – We know how to win.
✅ Former insurance defense attorneys – We know how the other side will try to fight your case.
✅ Federal court experience – We can pursue your case in federal court if needed.
✅ Nationwide representation – We serve hazing victims across Ohio, including Union County.
✅ No upfront costs – You pay nothing unless we win.
✅ Bilingual services (Spanish/English) – We serve all Union County families.
📢 A Message to Union County Fraternities & Universities: We’re Coming for You
To every fraternity, sorority, and university in Union County:
We know what’s happening in your chapters. We know about the hazing. We know about the cover-ups. And we’re coming for you.
Pi Kappa Phi thought they could get away with waterboarding students.
The University of Houston thought they could ignore hazing on their own property.
They were wrong.
If you haze students in Union County, we will find you. We will sue you. And we will make you pay.
📞 Call Now – 1-888-ATTY-911
If you or someone you love has been hazed in Union County, Ohio, call us immediately.
📞 1-888-ATTY-911
📧 ralph@atty911.com
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