🛡️ York County Hazing Victims: You Are Not Alone. We Are Fighting For You.
If your child has been hazed at a university near York County, South Carolina — we can help.
At Attorney 911, we are currently representing a hazing victim in a $10 million lawsuit against Pi Kappa Phi and the University of Houston. This isn’t theoretical — we’re in the fight right now. And we’re bringing that same aggressive representation to York County families.
🚨 What Happened in Houston Could Happen in York County
In November 2025, our client — a young man named Leonel Bermudez — was hospitalized with severe rhabdomyolysis and kidney failure after being subjected to extreme hazing at the University of Houston’s Pi Kappa Phi fraternity.
The hazing he endured included:
- Waterboarding — simulated drowning with a garden hose
- Forced to do 500+ squats and 100+ pushups under threat of expulsion
- Struck with wooden paddles
- Forced to eat until vomiting, then made to continue running
- Stripped to underwear in cold weather and sprayed with water
- Carry a fanny pack with sexual objects at all times
- Another pledge was hog-tied with an object in his mouth for over an hour
The result? Leonel spent four days in the hospital fighting for his life.
The outrage? This same fraternity killed a student in 2017 — and did nothing to change their culture. The same university had another hazing hospitalization in 2017 — and did nothing to protect students.
This is happening at universities near York County, South Carolina — right now.
⚖️ York County Families: You Have Legal Rights
If your child has been hazed at a university near York County — whether at Winthrop University, York Technical College, or any institution in the region — you have the right to seek justice.
Hazing is not “tradition.” It is not “building brotherhood.” It is abuse. It is assault. It is illegal.
And under South Carolina law — and federal civil rights protections — you can hold the responsible parties accountable.
Who Can Be Held Liable for York County Hazing:
| Defendant | Why They’re Liable |
|---|---|
| Local Fraternity/Sorority Chapter | Directly organized and conducted hazing |
| National Organization | Failed to supervise; knew about hazing culture |
| University/College | Failed to prevent hazing; duty to protect students |
| Chapter Officers | Leadership responsibility; directed activities |
| Individual Members | Participated in hazing |
| Alumni | Hosted hazing at their homes |
| Insurance Companies | Provide coverage for institutional liability |
💰 York County Hazing Victims Can Win Millions — Precedent Proves It
We are currently seeking $10 million for our client in Houston. And we have the receipts to show that hazing cases win big.
Recent Multi-Million Dollar Hazing Verdicts & Settlements:
| Case | University | Fraternity | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stone Foltz | Bowling Green State | Pi Kappa Alpha | $10.1 million |
| Maxwell Gruver | Louisiana State | Phi Delta Theta | $6.1 million jury verdict |
| Timothy Piazza | Penn State | Beta Theta Pi | $110+ million (estimated) |
| Adam Oakes | Virginia Commonwealth | Delta Chi | $4+ million settlement |
York County families: These same results are possible for you.
📞 York County Hazing Victims: Call Us Now — Free Consultation
We work on contingency — you pay nothing unless we win your case.
How We Help York County Hazing Victims:
✅ Free Case Evaluation — We’ll review your situation and explain your rights
✅ Evidence Preservation — We’ll help you document everything before it disappears
✅ Medical Documentation — We’ll work with doctors to document your injuries
✅ Aggressive Negotiation — We’ll fight for maximum compensation from all defendants
✅ Trial-Ready Representation — If they won’t settle fairly, we’ll take them to court
✅ Travel to York County — We’ll come to you for meetings, depositions, and trials
✅ Remote Consultations — Video meetings available for York County families
We are based in Texas, but we represent hazing victims nationwide — including York County, South Carolina.
York County Hazing Victims: Call 24/7
📞 1-888-ATTY-911
Email: ralph@atty911.com
⏳ Don’t Wait — Evidence Disappears Fast
South Carolina has a 3-year statute of limitations for personal injury cases. But evidence disappears much faster:
- Text messages get deleted
- Social media posts get removed
- Witnesses forget details
- Organizations destroy records
York County families: The sooner you contact us, the stronger your case will be.
🎓 Universities Near York County: We’re Watching You
To fraternities and sororities operating near York County:
Pi Kappa Phi, Sigma Alpha Epsilon, Pi Kappa Alpha, Phi Delta Theta, Beta Theta Pi, Sigma Chi, Kappa Sigma, Sigma Nu, Delta Tau Delta, Phi Gamma Delta — and every other national organization with chapters in the York County area:
We are watching. We are building cases. And we will hold you accountable.
The same legal strategies that won $10 million in Houston apply to your chapters. The same precedent cases apply. The same outrage applies.
If you haze students near York County, we will find you. We will sue you. And we will win.
🏛️ York County Families: Your Child Deserves Justice
Your child went to college to learn, to grow, to make friends. They trusted these institutions to keep them safe.
That trust was betrayed.
But you don’t have to accept that betrayal. You don’t have to stay silent. You don’t have to let them get away with it.
You have the power to fight back. You have the power to hold them accountable. You have the power to protect the next student.
Call us. We’ll fight for you.
📞 1-888-ATTY-911
Email: ralph@atty911.com
We serve York County, South Carolina — and all of America — from our offices in Houston, Austin, and Beaumont.
🔥 York County: Enough Is Enough
Leonel Bermudez’s attorney, Lupe Pena, said it best:
“If this prevents harm to another person, that’s what we’re hoping to do. Let’s bring this to light. Enough is enough.”
York County families: Your case could be the one that saves lives.
Call us today.
