🚨 Hazing Victims in United States (Earth > North America > United States): You Are Not Alone. We Will Fight for You.
If your child was hazed at a fraternity, sorority, or student organization in United States (Earth > North America > United States), Attorney 911 is here to help. We are currently litigating a $10 million hazing lawsuit against Pi Kappa Phi and the University of Houston — and we are ready to bring the same fight to United States (Earth > North America > United States).
🔥 What Happened in Houston Could Happen in United States (Earth > North America > United States)
In November 2025, our client Leonel Bermudez was hospitalized with severe rhabdomyolysis and acute kidney failure after being subjected to weeks of systematic hazing at the Pi Kappa Phi fraternity at the University of Houston.
What they did to him:
- Waterboarded him with a garden hose — simulated drowning, a form of torture
- Forced him to do 500 squats and 100 pushups until he collapsed and couldn’t stand
- Struck him with wooden paddles — physical assault
- Forced him to eat until he vomited — then made him continue running through his own vomit
- Humiliated him — made him carry sexual objects, stripped him in cold weather
- Sleep-deprived him — forced him to drive fraternity members in the early morning hours
The result: He spent four days in the hospital fighting for his life.
The outrage: This wasn’t the first time. Andrew Coffey died at a Pi Kappa Phi event in 2017 — same fraternity, same deadly culture. The University of Houston had a student hospitalized from hazing in 2017 — same university, same failure to protect students.
They had 8 years to fix it. They did nothing.
And now, the same fraternities operate at universities near United States (Earth > North America > United States). The same negligence exists at United States (Earth > North America > United States) institutions. If your child was hazed in United States (Earth > North America > United States), we will fight for you with the same aggression we’re bringing to Houston.
⚖️ United States (Earth > North America > United States) Families: You Have Legal Rights
Hazing is not “tradition.” It is not “building brotherhood.” It is abuse, assault, and sometimes manslaughter.
In Texas and most states, hazing is illegal. Consent is not a defense. If your child was hazed in United States (Earth > North America > United States), they have the right to seek justice and compensation — no matter where it happened.
Who Is Liable for United States (Earth > North America > United States) Hazing?
We sue everyone responsible — not just the individuals who participated, but the institutions that allowed it to happen:
| Defendant | Why They’re Liable |
|---|---|
| Local Chapter | Directly organized and conducted hazing |
| National Organization | Failed to enforce anti-hazing policies despite knowledge of systemic problems |
| University/College | Failed to protect students despite prior incidents; may own the property where hazing occurred |
| Chapter Officers | Leadership responsibility — they directed or allowed hazing |
| Individual Members | Participated in or failed to stop hazing |
| Housing Corporations | Owned property where hazing occurred |
| Alumni/Hosts | Allowed hazing at their homes; premises liability |
We don’t just sue broke college students. We go after the deep pockets — the national organizations and universities that have the resources to pay.
💰 What Your United States (Earth > North America > United States) Hazing Case Could Be Worth
Hazing cases win multi-million dollar settlements and verdicts. Here’s what other families have recovered:
| Case | University | Fraternity | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stone Foltz | Bowling Green State | Pi Kappa Alpha | $10.1 million settlement |
| Maxwell Gruver | Louisiana State | Phi Delta Theta | $6.1 million jury verdict |
| Timothy Piazza | Penn State | Beta Theta Pi | $110+ million settlement (estimated) |
| Andrew Coffey | Florida State | Pi Kappa Phi | Confidential settlement (same fraternity as our case) |
Our current case seeks $10 million. This is not an arbitrary number — it’s in line with what juries and courts have awarded in similar cases. United States (Earth > North America > United States) families deserve the same justice.
What You Can Recover for United States (Earth > North America > United States) Hazing:
| Category | Examples |
|---|---|
| Medical Expenses | Hospital bills, ER visits, therapy, future treatment |
| Lost Wages | Time missed from work during recovery |
| Pain and Suffering | Physical pain from hazing injuries |
| Mental Anguish | PTSD, anxiety, depression, fear of retribution |
| Emotional Distress | Humiliation, shame, loss of trust |
| Loss of Enjoyment | Impact on college experience, social life, activities |
| Punitive Damages | To punish egregious conduct and deter future hazing |
If hazing caused death in United States (Earth > North America > United States), families can sue for wrongful death, including loss of companionship and future earnings.
📋 What to Do If Your Child Was Hazed in United States (Earth > North America > United States)
IMMEDIATE ACTION STEPS:
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Get Medical Attention
- Even if injuries seem minor, get checked by a doctor
- Document ALL symptoms — physical and psychological
- Rhabdomyolysis, alcohol poisoning, and other hazing injuries can be life-threatening
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Preserve All Evidence
- Save ALL communications: Texts, GroupMe, Snapchat, Instagram DMs, WhatsApp, emails
- Take photos/videos: Injuries at all stages, hazing locations, items used in hazing
- Document everything: Dates, times, locations, who was involved, what was said
- Get witness contact information: Other pledges, bystanders, anyone who saw what happened
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Do NOT Talk to the Organization
- Do not speak to fraternity/sorority leadership without legal counsel
- Do not sign anything from the organization
- Do not give statements to university administrators alone
- Do not post about the incident on social media
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Report to Authorities (Optional but Recommended)
- Consider filing a police report
- Consider filing a Title IX report (for sexual harassment/assault components)
- Reporting can help establish a record and may trigger criminal investigation
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Contact an Attorney Immediately
- Call Attorney 911 at 1-888-ATTY-911
- We offer free consultations for United States (Earth > North America > United States) hazing victims
- We work on contingency — you pay nothing unless we win
- We will protect your rights and fight for maximum compensation
🚫 What NOT to Do — Common Mistakes That Destroy Cases
| Mistake | Why It’s Dangerous |
|---|---|
| Deleting texts or social media | Destroying evidence — can lead to sanctions |
| Talking to the organization without a lawyer | They will try to control the narrative and intimidate you |
| Signing documents from the organization | May waive your legal rights without you realizing |
| Posting about the incident online | Defense will use anything you post against you |
| Waiting to take action | Evidence disappears; statutes of limitations run |
| Assuming it was “just hazing” | Hazing is illegal, and the consequences can be severe |
🏆 Why United States (Earth > North America > United States) Families Choose Attorney 911
1. We Are Currently Fighting This Battle — Right Now
- We are actively litigating a $10 million hazing lawsuit against Pi Kappa Phi and the University of Houston
- We know the defendants’ playbook because we’re already in the fight
- United States (Earth > North America > United States) families get the same aggressive representation
2. We Are Former Insurance Defense Attorneys
- We know how insurance companies value claims, delay cases, and try to deny liability
- We’ve seen their playbook from the inside — now we use that knowledge against them
- We don’t let them lowball United States (Earth > North America > United States) families
3. We Have Federal Court Authority
- Admitted to U.S. District Court, Southern District of Texas
- Can pursue United States (Earth > North America > United States) cases in federal jurisdiction if needed
- Dual-state bar licenses (Texas AND New York) — strategic advantage against national organizations
4. We Will Travel to United States (Earth > North America > United States)
- We come to United States (Earth > North America > United States) for depositions, client meetings, and trials
- Distance is not a barrier to justice
- We offer video consultations for United States (Earth > North America > United States) families
5. We Work on Contingency — $0 Upfront
- No hourly fees — you pay nothing to hire us
- No upfront costs — we cover case expenses
- We only get paid if we win — our fee comes from the settlement or verdict
- If we don’t win, you owe us nothing
6. We Speak Spanish — Se Habla Español
- Many hazing victims are Hispanic or come from immigrant families
- We provide bilingual legal services — no language barriers
- Our staff is fluent in Spanish and understands cultural concerns
7. We Have a Proven Track Record of Multi-Million Dollar Results
- $10 million current hazing lawsuit — same demand we’ll bring to United States (Earth > North America > United States) cases
- Multi-million dollar settlements and verdicts in personal injury cases
- Experience with complex litigation — BP Texas City explosion, wrongful death, catastrophic injury
- Former insurance defense — we know how to dismantle their defenses
8. We Understand the Culture
- Ralph Manginello is a former athlete and youth coach
- We understand team dynamics, locker room culture, and the pressures that lead to hazing
- We know how to expose the truth about what really happens in these organizations
9. We Protect Our Clients
- Our client in the Pi Kappa Phi case is fearful of retribution for speaking out
- We understand the intimidation culture of Greek life
- We protect our clients’ privacy and safety throughout the process
10. We Care
- We see your child as a person, not a paycheck
- We understand the trauma, fear, and betrayal hazing victims experience
- We are fighting for justice, not just compensation
- We want to prevent this from happening to the next United States (Earth > North America > United States) family
🎯 Our Message to United States (Earth > North America > United States) Fraternities and Universities
To the fraternities operating near United States (Earth > North America > United States): We are watching.
Pi Kappa Phi, Sigma Alpha Epsilon, Pi Kappa Alpha, Beta Theta Pi, Phi Delta Theta, Sigma Chi, Kappa Sigma — if your chapter is near United States (Earth > North America > United States), know this:
- We are currently suing Pi Kappa Phi for what they did to Leonel Bermudez
- We know your corporate structures, insurance policies, and legal playbooks
- We have documented your hazing histories — Andrew Coffey, Stone Foltz, Maxwell Gruver, Timothy Piazza
- We will pursue every liable entity — national organizations, local chapters, universities, individuals
Your “traditions” are not an excuse for torture. Your “brotherhood” is not an excuse for abuse. Your “values” are hollow if they allow students to be waterboarded, beaten, and hospitalized.
We are coming for you. And we will not stop until every chapter is held accountable.
📞 United States (Earth > North America > United States) Hazing Victims: Call Us Now
If your child was hazed in United States (Earth > North America > United States), you have legal rights. We can help.
📞 Call 1-888-ATTY-911 — Available 24/7
📧 Email: ralph@atty911.com
🌐 Website: attorney911.com
Free consultation. No upfront costs. We don’t get paid unless you win.
We serve hazing victims nationwide, including United States (Earth > North America > United States). Distance is not a barrier to justice.
🏛️ We Are Attorney 911 — Legal Emergency Lawyers™
Headquarters: Houston, Texas
Offices: Houston, Austin, Beaumont
Service Area: United States (Earth > North America > United States) + Nationwide
We don’t just talk about hazing. We’re fighting it in court right now — and we’ll fight for United States (Earth > North America > United States) families too.
Enough is enough.
