🛡️ Hazing Justice for Wright County Families — Attorney 911 Fights for Victims Nationwide
Headquartered in Houston, Texas — Now Serving Wright County, Iowa and Families Across America
If your child was hazed at a college or university near Wright County, you have legal rights. We are fighting this battle RIGHT NOW — and we will fight for Wright County families with the same fury.
⚠️ This is happening in Wright County. This is happening to Wright County students. This could be your child next.
🚨 BREAKING: We Are Fighting This Fight RIGHT NOW — $10 Million Lawsuit Against Pi Kappa Phi and University of Houston
November 21, 2025 — Attorney 911 filed a $10 MILLION lawsuit against Pi Kappa Phi fraternity and the University of Houston on behalf of Leonel Bermudez, a young man who was hospitalized with kidney failure after weeks of extreme hazing — including waterboarding, forced eating until vomiting, 500 squats, and being struck with wooden paddles.
This happened in Houston. But the same hazing happens at universities near Wright County. The same fraternities operate near Wright County. The same negligence exists at Wright County institutions.
And we will fight for Wright County families with the same aggression we’re bringing to this case.
📰 National Media Coverage of Our Case:
| Source | Headline | Date |
|---|---|---|
| ABC13 Houston | Abuse and hazing led to hospitalization of Pi Kappa Phi fraternity pledge, lawsuit alleges | Nov 21-22, 2025 |
| KHOU 11 | $10 million lawsuit filed against UH, fraternity over hazing allegations | Nov 21, 2025 |
| Houston Chronicle | UH fraternity hazing lawsuit | Nov 22, 2025 |
| Houston Public Media | University of Houston, Pi Kappa Phi fraternity sued for $10 million over alleged hazing | Nov 24, 2025 |
💔 What Happened to Leonel Bermudez — And What’s Happening to Wright County Students Right Now
Leonel Bermudez accepted a bid to join Pi Kappa Phi fraternity at the University of Houston in September 2025. He wasn’t even a student at UH yet — he was a “ghost rush,” expected to transfer for Spring 2026.
What followed was weeks of systematic abuse:
- Waterboarded with a garden hose — simulated drowning, a form of torture
- Forced to do 500 squats and 100+ pushups until he collapsed
- Struck with wooden paddles — physical assault with weapons
- Forced to eat milk, hot dogs, and peppercorns until vomiting — then forced to continue running
- Forced to lie in vomit-soaked grass after vomiting
- Another pledge was hog-tied face-down on a table with an object in his mouth for over an hour
- A pledge lost consciousness and collapsed during a workout — they kept going
- Forced to drive fraternity members during early morning hours — sleep deprivation
- Threatened with expulsion if he didn’t comply
On November 3, 2025, Bermudez was punished for missing an event. He was forced to do 100+ pushups, 500+ squats, bear crawls, wheelbarrows, and 100-yard crawls until he couldn’t stand without help. He crawled up the stairs when he got home. The next day, he couldn’t move. The day after that, his mother rushed him to the hospital.
Diagnosis: Severe rhabdomyolysis and acute kidney failure — life-threatening conditions caused by extreme physical exertion.
He spent three nights and four days in the hospital.
This is not “tradition.” This is not “brotherhood.” This is torture. This is assault. This is criminal.
And it’s happening to Wright County students right now.
🏛️ Universities Near Wright County Are Failing Our Students
The University of Houston owned the fraternity house where Leonel Bermudez was waterboarded. They collected rent while students were being tortured. They had the power to inspect, regulate, and shut down the fraternity at any time.
They failed. And so are universities near Wright County.
Wright County families: If your child attends college at institutions like Iowa State University, University of Iowa, or other regional colleges, they face the same risks. The same fraternities operate near Wright County. The same “traditions” exist. The same negligence is happening.
Universities near Wright County have the same power — and the same failure — as University of Houston.
💰 Why Wright County Families Deserve $10 Million — The Same Justice We’re Fighting For in Houston
We are currently litigating a $10 MILLION lawsuit against Pi Kappa Phi and the University of Houston. This isn’t theoretical — we’re in the fight RIGHT NOW.
Wright County families deserve the same justice.
Precedent Cases — Hazing Victims WIN BIG:
| Case | Fraternity | University | Outcome | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stone Foltz | Pi Kappa Alpha | Bowling Green State | Settlement | $10.1 million |
| Maxwell Gruver | Phi Delta Theta | Louisiana State | Jury Verdict | $6.1 million |
| Timothy Piazza | Beta Theta Pi | Penn State | Settlement | $110+ million |
| Andrew Coffey | Pi Kappa Phi | Florida State | Settlement | Confidential (major) |
| Adam Oakes | Delta Chi | Virginia Commonwealth | Settlement | $4+ million |
These cases prove: Hazing victims and their families WIN. The same results are possible for Wright County families.
⚖️ Wright County Families — Know Your Legal Rights
1. This Is Not Your Fault
Fraternities and universities will try to blame the victim. They’ll say:
- “He agreed to participate”
- “He knew the risks”
- “He could have left”
Texas law — and most state laws — say: CONSENT IS NOT A DEFENSE. You cannot consent to being a victim of a crime.
2. You Have Two Years to Act
Most states have a 2-year statute of limitations for personal injury claims. If you wait, you lose your rights.
Wright County families: The clock is ticking.
3. You Can Sue Multiple Defendants
In our case, we’re suing:
- The local fraternity chapter
- The national fraternity organization
- The university
- Individual members
- The housing corporation
Wright County families can pursue the same defendants.
4. You Can Recover Compensation For:
- Medical bills (past and future)
- Pain and suffering
- Emotional trauma (PTSD, anxiety, depression)
- Lost wages
- Academic disruption
- Punitive damages (to punish the wrongdoers)
📋 What Wright County Families Should Do RIGHT NOW
If Your Child Was Hazed:
- Get Medical Attention Immediately — Even if injuries seem minor, document everything.
- Preserve All Evidence — Texts, photos, videos, social media posts, witness names.
- Do NOT Talk to the Fraternity or University Alone — They will try to control the narrative.
- Do NOT Post on Social Media — Anything you post can be used against you.
- Call Attorney 911 Immediately — 1-888-ATTY-911
If Your Child Was Hospitalized or Died from Hazing:
- Contact Law Enforcement — Hazing is a crime in most states.
- Demand the University Preserve Evidence — Security footage, communications, chapter records.
- Contact Attorney 911 — We handle wrongful death and catastrophic injury cases.
🎯 Why Wright County Families Choose Attorney 911
1. We Are Fighting This Fight RIGHT NOW
While other firms talk about hazing, we’re actively litigating a $10 million hazing case. We know how to win.
2. We Have 25+ Years of Litigation Experience
Ralph Manginello has 25+ years of courtroom experience, including multi-billion dollar mass tort litigation from the BP Texas City explosion. We know how to take on institutions.
3. We Are Former Insurance Defense Attorneys
We know how insurance companies think. We know their playbook. We use that knowledge to maximize your compensation.
4. We Have Federal Court Authority
We can pursue Wright County cases in federal court, giving us strategic advantages against national organizations.
5. We Are Dual-State Licensed (Texas and New York)
This allows us to pursue national fraternities headquartered anywhere in the country.
6. We Offer Contingency Fees — $0 Upfront
Wright County families pay NOTHING unless we win your case. We don’t get paid unless you do.
7. We Speak Spanish — Se Habla Español
We serve Wright County’s diverse community without language barriers.
8. We Will Travel to Wright County
For depositions, client meetings, and trials — we come to you.
🔥 Our Message to Wright County Fraternities, Universities, and National Organizations:
We know who you are. We know where you are. We know your corporate structures. We know your insurance policies. We know your hazing death records.
And when you haze students in Wright County, we will use every piece of this intelligence to hold you accountable.
The Pi Kappa Phi Beta Nu chapter at University of Houston? SHUT DOWN. Charter surrendered. Criminal referrals initiated. Our client’s $10 million lawsuit is ongoing.
That’s what happens when you haze in America.
Your chapter could be next.
📞 Wright County Families — Call Us NOW
If your child was hazed at a college or university near Wright County, call Attorney 911 immediately.
📞 1-888-ATTY-911
Email: ralph@atty911.com
Available 24/7 for Wright County hazing emergencies
Free consultation — $0 upfront — We don’t get paid unless you win
We serve Wright County families nationwide. Distance is not a barrier to justice.
🏆 Wright County Hazing Victims — You Are Not Alone
Leonel Bermudez was fearful of doing an interview due to retribution. This fear is real. But his bravery — and your bravery — can save lives.
If this prevents harm to another student, that’s what we’re hoping to do. Let’s bring this to light. Enough is enough. — Lupe Pena
Wright County families: Step forward. Speak out. Fight back.
We will stand with you.
