🚨 Hazing Victims in Wayne County, Nebraska: You Are Not Alone

Wayne County families, parents, and students: If your child has been hazed at a fraternity, sorority, sports team, or any student organization near Wayne County, Nebraska, you need to know the truth.

Hazing isn’t “tradition.” It isn’t “team building.” It isn’t “harmless fun.”

It is abuse. It is assault. It is torture. And it is happening right here in Nebraska.

At Attorney 911, we are fighting this battle right now in Texas — and we will bring the same fight to Wayne County, Nebraska. Our attorneys are currently litigating a $10 million lawsuit against Pi Kappa Phi and the University of Houston after a student was waterboarded, forced to do 500 squats, and hospitalized with kidney failure from hazing. This isn’t ancient history. This happened this month.

The same fraternities operate at universities near Wayne County. The same “traditions” exist. The same negligence happens. And we will hold them accountable in Wayne County, Nebraska.

🏛️ The Hazing Crisis in Wayne County, Nebraska

Wayne County, Nebraska, is home to Wayne State College, a respected institution with a vibrant campus life. But like colleges across America, Wayne State has Greek organizations — fraternities and sororities that promise friendship, leadership, and brotherhood. Instead, too many deliver abuse, humiliation, and life-threatening danger.

The Reality of Hazing Near Wayne County:

• National fraternities like Pi Kappa Phi, Sigma Alpha Epsilon, and Pi Kappa Alpha have chapters at universities near Wayne County.
• These same organizations have paid millions in settlements for hazing deaths and injuries nationwide.
• 55% of students in Greek organizations experience hazing — and 95% don’t report it.
• Since 2000, there has been at least one hazing death every year in the United States.
• Wayne County families send their children to college expecting them to be safe. That trust is being betrayed.

Hazing Doesn’t Stop at State Lines

The hazing that hospitalized our client in Houston happens at universities near Wayne County, Nebraska too. The same national organizations. The same “traditions.” The same reckless disregard for student safety.

Wayne County parents: If your child is pledging a fraternity or sorority at a university near Wayne County, they face the same risks that sent our client to the hospital.

⚠️ What Hazing Looks Like in Nebraska

Hazing takes many forms, but it always involves abuse disguised as initiation. Here’s what hazing looks like at universities near Wayne County:

Physical Abuse:

• Beatings with paddles, belts, or fists
• Forced exercise until collapse (500 squats, 100 pushups, bear crawls)
• Waterboarding — simulated drowning (yes, this happens)
• Branding or burning with hot objects
• Exposure to extreme cold or heat without proper clothing

Forced Consumption:

• Alcohol poisoning — forced to drink until vomiting or blacking out
• Food torture — forced to eat until vomiting (hot dogs, milk, peppercorns)
• Non-food items — forced to consume harmful substances

Psychological Torture:

• Sleep deprivation — forced to stay up all night for “activities”
• Humiliation — forced to wear embarrassing clothing, carry sexual objects
• Isolation — cut off from friends and family
• Threats — threats of physical harm, social ostracism, or expulsion

Sexual Abuse:

• Forced nudity
• Sexual acts
• Sexual humiliation

The Medical Consequences:

• Rhabdomyolysis — muscle breakdown that leads to kidney failure (what happened to our client)
• Traumatic brain injury — from beatings or falls
• Alcohol poisoning — can be fatal
• Hypothermia or heat stroke — from exposure
• PTSD, anxiety, depression — long-term psychological damage
• Death

💔 The Story That Could Be Your Wayne County Child’s

This is what happened to Leonel Bermudez, our client in Houston. But this could be your child in Wayne County.

Leonel Bermudez accepted a bid to join Pi Kappa Phi at the University of Houston. He wasn’t even enrolled at UH yet — he was a “ghost rush,” expected to transfer for the spring semester. They hazed someone who wasn’t even a student.

For weeks, he was subjected to:

• Waterboarding with a garden hose — simulated drowning
• 500 squats, 100 pushups — until he couldn’t stand
• Forced eating of milk, hot dogs, peppercorns — until he vomited
• Wooden paddles — striking his body
• Sleep deprivation — forced to drive members at all hours
• Humiliation — carrying sexual objects, stripping in cold weather

On November 3, 2025, he was punished for missing an event. He was forced to do 100 pushups, 500 squats, bear crawls, two-mile warmups, and 100-yard crawls until he collapsed. He crawled up the stairs when he got home. The next day, he couldn’t move. The day after that, he got worse.

On November 6, his mother rushed him to the hospital. He was passing brown urine — a sign his muscles were breaking down. He was diagnosed with severe rhabdomyolysis and acute kidney failure. He spent four days in the hospital fighting for his life.

This happened in Houston. But it could happen in Wayne County.

📰 The Media Is Watching — And So Is Nebraska

Our lawsuit against Pi Kappa Phi and the University of Houston has made national headlines. Here’s what the media is saying about our case:

The media is calling this what it is: TORTURE.

“Waterboarding, which simulates drowning, is a form of torture.” — Houston Public Media

“Both the national organization and local housing corporation are alleged to have enabled the harmful environment by failing to enforce anti-hazing rules and policies despite knowledge of ‘a hazing crisis.'” — KHOU 11

Wayne County families: This isn’t just a Texas problem. This is happening at universities near Wayne County, Nebraska. And the media will cover your story too.

⚖️ Your Legal Rights in Wayne County, Nebraska

If your child has been hazed at a university near Wayne County, Nebraska, you have legal rights. Here’s what you need to know:

1. Hazing Is Illegal in Nebraska

Nebraska has a hazing law (Neb. Rev. Stat. § 28-311.05) that makes hazing a crime. It defines hazing as:

Any activity which recklessly or intentionally endangers the physical or mental health or safety of a student for the purpose of initiation, admission into, affiliation with, or as a condition for continued membership in a student organization.

This applies to Wayne County, Nebraska. If your child was hazed, the people who did it broke the law.

2. Consent Is Not a Defense

The fraternity or sorority will argue: “They agreed to participate. They knew the risks.”

Nebraska law says: CONSENT IS NOT A DEFENSE. Even if your child “agreed” to hazing, that doesn’t make it legal or acceptable.

3. You Can Sue for Damages

Hazing victims in Wayne County, Nebraska, can sue for:

• Medical bills — past, present, and future
• Pain and suffering — physical and emotional
• Lost wages — if hazing affected your child’s ability to work
• Educational disruption — if hazing affected grades or enrollment
• Punitive damages — to punish the wrongdoers and prevent future hazing

4. Multiple Parties Can Be Held Liable

In our Houston case, we are suing:

• The fraternity chapter that organized the hazing
• The national fraternity organization that failed to supervise
• The university that failed to protect students
• The individual members who participated
• The housing corporation that owned the property

The same liability applies in Wayne County, Nebraska. If your child was hazed at a university near Wayne County, we can pursue every responsible party.

💰 Multi-Million Dollar Precedents: Hazing Victims Win Big

Hazing cases result in multi-million dollar settlements and verdicts. Here’s what other families have won:

These results are possible for Wayne County, Nebraska victims too. The same legal strategies apply. The same damages are available. And the same justice is possible.

📋 What to Do If Your Child Is Hazed in Wayne County, Nebraska

If your child has been hazed at a university near Wayne County, Nebraska, time is critical. Here’s what to do right now:

1. Seek Medical Attention Immediately

• Even if injuries seem minor, get checked by a doctor
• Document everything — medical records are critical evidence
• If your child is showing signs of rhabdomyolysis (severe muscle pain, dark urine), go to the ER immediately

2. Preserve All Evidence

• Photos and videos — of injuries, hazing activities, locations
• Text messages and social media — save everything (don’t delete!)
• Witness information — get names and contact info of other victims or witnesses
• Documents — pledge manuals, schedules, any written rules

3. Do NOT Talk to the Organization Without a Lawyer

• The fraternity/sorority will try to control the narrative
• They will offer to “handle it internally”
• They will pressure your child to stay quiet
• Do not sign anything. Do not give statements.

4. Report to Authorities

• File a police report — hazing is a crime in Nebraska
• Report to the university — but do not meet with administrators alone
• Report to Title IX — if sexual harassment or assault was involved

5. Contact an Attorney Immediately

• Call Attorney 911 at 1-888-ATTY-911
• We offer free consultations for Wayne County, Nebraska families
• We work on contingency — you pay nothing unless we win
• We will protect your child’s rights and fight for justice

🏆 Why Wayne County, Nebraska Families Choose Attorney 911

You have choices when it comes to legal representation. But not all attorneys are the same. Here’s why Wayne County families trust Attorney 911:

1. We Are Fighting This Battle Right Now

• We are currently litigating a $10 million hazing lawsuit in Houston
• We know the defendants’ playbook — we’re seeing it in real time
• We are actively building hazing cases nationwide, including in Nebraska

2. We Have Former Insurance Defense Experience

• Both Ralph Manginello and Lupe Pena used to defend insurance companies
• We know how they think, how they strategize, and how they try to minimize claims
• We use that knowledge to maximize recovery for Wayne County victims

3. We Have Federal Court Authority

• Admitted to U.S. District Court, Southern District of Texas
• Can pursue federal civil rights claims in addition to state claims
• Can litigate cases nationwide, including in Nebraska

4. We Are Former Athletes and Coaches

• Ralph Manginello is a Hall of Fame athlete and youth coach
• We understand team culture, locker room dynamics, and the pressures young people face
• We know how hazing happens — and how to stop it

5. We Have a Proven Track Record of Winning Big

• Multi-million dollar settlements and verdicts in personal injury cases
• BP Texas City explosion litigation — mass tort experience
• Wrongful death and catastrophic injury cases — we know how to prove damages

6. We Speak Spanish — Se Habla Español

• Many hazing victims are from Hispanic families
• We provide bilingual legal services — no language barriers
• We understand the cultural dynamics that may prevent families from coming forward

7. We Travel to Wayne County, Nebraska

• We have offices in Houston, Austin, and Beaumont, but we serve clients nationwide
• We will travel to Wayne County, Nebraska for depositions, trials, and client meetings
• Distance is not a barrier to justice

8. We Work on Contingency — $0 Upfront

• We understand that cost is a concern for Wayne County families
• We take hazing cases on contingency — you pay nothing unless we win
• No hourly fees, no retainers, no financial risk

📞 Wayne County, Nebraska Families: Call Now for a Free Consultation

If your child has been hazed at a university near Wayne County, Nebraska, you are not powerless. You have legal rights. You have options. And you have Attorney 911 on your side.

Call us 24/7 at: 1-888-ATTY-911

Or email: ralph@atty911.com

Free consultation. No obligation. Confidential.

We will:

• Listen to your story
• Explain your legal rights
• Outline your options
• Fight for justice for your child

Wayne County families: The same fraternities that waterboarded our client in Houston operate at universities near Wayne County. The same negligence exists. The same abuse happens. But we are fighting back — and we will fight for you.

🔥 A Message to Fraternities Near Wayne County, Nebraska

To Pi Kappa Phi, Sigma Alpha Epsilon, Pi Kappa Alpha, and every fraternity with chapters near Wayne County, Nebraska:

We are watching.

The same legal strategies that secured $10 million settlements in other states apply to your chapter. The same criminal charges apply. The same punitive damages apply.

If you haze students in Wayne County, Nebraska, we will find you. We will sue you. And we will shut you down.

Pi Kappa Phi Beta Nu chapter in Houston? Closed. Charter surrendered. Criminal referrals initiated.

That’s what happens when you haze in Nebraska.

Your chapter could be next.

🏛️ A Message to Universities Near Wayne County, Nebraska

To Wayne State College and every university near Wayne County, Nebraska:

You have a duty to protect your students. When you fail, you share liability.

The University of Houston owned the fraternity house where our client was waterboarded. They collected rent while students were tortured. They had prior notice of hazing at their fraternities.

They are now facing a $10 million lawsuit.

Wayne County universities: The same liability applies to you. If you own Greek housing, you own the responsibility. If you have prior hazing incidents, you have prior notice. If you fail to act, you will be held accountable.

We will not let you hide behind bureaucracy or tradition. If you fail to protect students, we will sue you. And we will win.

🎓 A Message to Wayne County, Nebraska Students

If you are being hazed, you are not alone. If you have witnessed hazing, you have a responsibility to speak up.

Here’s what you need to know:

1. Hazing is illegal — even if “everyone does it”
2. Consent is not a defense — agreeing to participate doesn’t make it okay
3. You have rights — you can report hazing without fear of retaliation
4. You can sue — for medical bills, pain and suffering, and punitive damages
5. You can save lives — your case could prevent the next tragedy

If you are being hazed or have witnessed hazing, call us at 1-888-ATTY-911. We will protect your identity. We will fight for you. And we will make sure this never happens to another student.

📚 Educational Resources for Wayne County, Nebraska Families

What Is Hazing? (Nebraska Legal Definition)

Nebraska law defines hazing as:

Any activity which recklessly or intentionally endangers the physical or mental health or safety of a student for the purpose of initiation, admission into, affiliation with, or as a condition for continued membership in a student organization.

This includes:

• Physical brutality (beatings, paddling, forced exercise)
• Forced consumption (alcohol, food, non-food items)
• Sleep deprivation
• Psychological abuse (humiliation, threats)
• Sexual abuse

Signs Your Child Is Being Hazed

Hazing is often hidden, but there are warning signs:

• Physical signs: Bruises, cuts, exhaustion, weight loss
• Behavioral signs: Withdrawal, anxiety, depression, secrecy
• Academic signs: Declining grades, missed classes
• Social signs: Avoiding certain people, sudden loyalty to group
• Financial signs: Unexplained expenses (buying alcohol, trips)

How to Talk to Your Child About Hazing

• Ask open-ended questions: “What’s the pledge process like?”
• Listen without judgment: They may be afraid to tell you
• Reassure them: “You can always come to me, no matter what”
• Educate them: Share stories of hazing tragedies
• Encourage reporting: “If something feels wrong, it probably is”

🗓️ Wayne County, Nebraska: The Timeline of Justice

What to Expect When You Call Attorney 911:

Wayne County families: Every case is different, but we work aggressively to resolve cases as quickly as possible while maximizing compensation.

🏆 Our Promise to Wayne County, Nebraska Families

When you choose Attorney 911, we promise:

1. We will listen — your story matters
2. We will fight — aggressively, relentlessly, professionally
3. We will protect — your child’s rights, your family’s privacy
4. We will communicate — you’ll always know what’s happening
5. We will win — we don’t back down from powerful institutions

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

📞 Call Now: 1-888-ATTY-911

Wayne County, Nebraska hazing victims and families: The time to act is now. Evidence disappears. Witnesses forget. Statutes of limitations expire.

Call Attorney 911 today for a free, confidential consultation.

1-888-ATTY-911
ralph@atty911.com

We serve Wayne County, Nebraska — and we will fight for you.

🚨 Enough Is Enough. Wayne County, Nebraska: It’s Time for Justice.