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Post by bigsisteronpoint on May 27, 2010 9:26:17 GMT -5
The Omegas at the University of Houston (my hometown.. le sigh) are being sued by the father of a student who was beaten with paddles, brooms and baseball bats. He developed a hematoma...or internal bleeding. The kicker is, that the father is a member of Omega and is not having it. He is suing his beloved org. QUESTION: If your child was hazed to get in your org, would you sue the organization?The deets below. Video is also available at: www.39online.com/news/local/kiah-uoh-hazing-suit-story,0,3341516.story ------------------------ Lawsuit Filed Against Fraternity Alleges Hazing For many people in college joining a greek organization is part of the university experience. But that experience turned traumatic for one University of Houston student. Now his father is suing the Omega Psi Phi fraternity claiming his son was hazed. The father is not only mad that his son was allegedly physically beaten by local members of the fraternity, but because he is a long-time member of the brotherhood. "When he called and told me what had happened I was disgusted," said Lee West Jr. over the telephone. He doesn't live in Houston, so 39 News spoke to him over the phone about a lawsuit he, along with his ex-wife and son, Lee West III, filed in Harris County court earlier this week. "I think our fraternity should be further along than it is and we need to change our way in how we bring people into our organization," he said. According to court documents, the younger West had been accepted to join Omega Psi Phi fraternity at the University of Houston last February, along with two other men. It said they were beaten multiple times, with paddles, broomsticks and a baseball bat, during three intake "meetings" held at the homes of two fraternity members. The documents say the men were abused so bad one was asked not to return and West, a Junior at the time, suffered swelling and pain to his lower back, legs and buttocks area. After a visit to the ER, West was diagnosed with a hematoma, which is internal bleeding causing severe bruising. "None of this type of physical activity should go on in any type of instance in order to become a part of any organization or fraternity," the elder West said. In the court documents the local chapter has denied any wrongdoing, even saying there was no record of a pledging process taking place at the time. However, the West's say membership dues were taken and they have receipts to prove it. In the meantime, the elder West, who has been a member of the fraternity for 30 years, said he still loves the organization, but thinks this type of hazing has come to be accepted by many - and that's why he ultimately decided to sue. "It would have been a pleasure for my son to be a part of my fraternity, but what he went through there's no way I would want him to be a part," he said. The University of Houston said it has zero tolerance for hazing, but beyond that would not comment about the pending lawsuit. The national Omega Psi Phi fraternity's attorney said the organization does not condone hazing, but had no further comment on the case. |
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Post by icebraka on May 27, 2010 9:54:55 GMT -5
I can say a whole lot more, especially about the pappy, but I will refrain. I will say this......the chapter is not being sued. The members who participated are being sued being that the chapter hadn't had members at the school in a couple of years.
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Post by Hummy Jones on May 27, 2010 10:02:04 GMT -5
When will this madness stop??? sigh
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Post by ReignMan19 on May 27, 2010 10:05:35 GMT -5
This is hella interesting... I never thought i would see..... well nevermind...
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Post by Robelite on May 27, 2010 10:08:33 GMT -5
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Post by Robelite on May 27, 2010 10:12:26 GMT -5
I can say a whole lot more, especially about the pappy, but I will refrain. I will say this......the chapter is not being sued. The members who participated are being sued being that the chapter hadn't had members at the school in a couple of years. [/size] Interesting. With that^^how were these young men going to join a chapter that wasn't active, or didn't appear to be? THAT'S what will doom these culprits if this case goes to court. |
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Post by G Money$CMB$ on May 27, 2010 10:14:40 GMT -5
(Mouth still wide open from reading the article)
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Post by icebraka on May 27, 2010 10:14:55 GMT -5
I can say a whole lot more, especially about the pappy, but I will refrain. I will say this......the chapter is not being sued. The members who participated are being sued being that the chapter hadn't had members at the school in a couple of years. [/size] Interesting. With that^^how were these young men going to join a chapter that wasn't active, or didn't appear to be? THAT'S what will doom these culprits if this case goes to court. [/quote] The chapter is still here.....its just that the last member graduated in fall 08 or spring 09. |
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Post by Oldskool on May 27, 2010 10:18:38 GMT -5
SMH!!!! I applaud the dad.
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Post by Coldfront06 on May 27, 2010 10:24:47 GMT -5
This sounds real interesting and slightly suspicious.
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Post by FatalDST on May 27, 2010 10:25:48 GMT -5
I can say a whole lot more, especially about the pappy, but I will refrain. I will say this......the chapter is not being sued. The members who participated are being sued being that the chapter hadn't had members at the school in a couple of years. Right! I need frat to get FINACIAL and not just before some shit about to jump off! I can believe he did this to us... MY big brothers!!!! |
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Post by FatalDST on May 27, 2010 10:29:37 GMT -5
This sounds real interesting and slightly suspicious. HMPH!  |
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Post by Vudu_Prince on May 27, 2010 10:30:29 GMT -5
The Omegas at the University of Houston (my hometown.. le sigh) are being sued by the father of a student who was beaten with paddles, brooms and baseball bats. He developed a hematoma...or internal bleeding. The kicker is, that the father is a member of Omega and is not having it. He is suing his beloved org. QUESTION: If your child was hazed to get in your org, would you sue the organization?The deets below. Video is also available at: www.39online.com/news/local/kiah-uoh-hazing-suit-story,0,3341516.story ------------------------ Lawsuit Filed Against Fraternity Alleges Hazing For many people in college joining a greek organization is part of the university experience. But that experience turned traumatic for one University of Houston student. Now his father is suing the Omega Psi Phi fraternity claiming his son was hazed. The father is not only mad that his son was allegedly physically beaten by local members of the fraternity, but because he is a long-time member of the brotherhood. "When he called and told me what had happened I was disgusted," said Lee West Jr. over the telephone. He doesn't live in Houston, so 39 News spoke to him over the phone about a lawsuit he, along with his ex-wife and son, Lee West III, filed in Harris County court earlier this week. "I think our fraternity should be further along than it is and we need to change our way in how we bring people into our organization," he said. According to court documents, the younger West had been accepted to join Omega Psi Phi fraternity at the University of Houston last February, along with two other men. It said they were beaten multiple times, with paddles, broomsticks and a baseball bat, during three intake "meetings" held at the homes of two fraternity members. The documents say the men were abused so bad one was asked not to return and West, a Junior at the time, suffered swelling and pain to his lower back, legs and buttocks area. After a visit to the ER, West was diagnosed with a hematoma, which is internal bleeding causing severe bruising. "None of this type of physical activity should go on in any type of instance in order to become a part of any organization or fraternity," the elder West said. In the court documents the local chapter has denied any wrongdoing, even saying there was no record of a pledging process taking place at the time. However, the West's say membership dues were taken and they have receipts to prove it. In the meantime, the elder West, who has been a member of the fraternity for 30 years, said he still loves the organization, but thinks this type of hazing has come to be accepted by many - and that's why he ultimately decided to sue. "It would have been a pleasure for my son to be a part of my fraternity, but what he went through there's no way I would want him to be a part," he said. The University of Houston said it has zero tolerance for hazing, but beyond that would not comment about the pending lawsuit. The national Omega Psi Phi fraternity's attorney said the organization does not condone hazing, but had no further comment on the case.  Next Story |
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Post by icebraka on May 27, 2010 10:30:54 GMT -5
SMH!!!! I applaud the dad. HMPH |
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Post by icebraka on May 27, 2010 10:31:21 GMT -5
The Omegas at the University of Houston (my hometown.. le sigh) are being sued by the father of a student who was beaten with paddles, brooms and baseball bats. He developed a hematoma...or internal bleeding. The kicker is, that the father is a member of Omega and is not having it. He is suing his beloved org. QUESTION: If your child was hazed to get in your org, would you sue the organization?The deets below. Video is also available at: www.39online.com/news/local/kiah-uoh-hazing-suit-story,0,3341516.story ------------------------ Lawsuit Filed Against Fraternity Alleges Hazing For many people in college joining a greek organization is part of the university experience. But that experience turned traumatic for one University of Houston student. Now his father is suing the Omega Psi Phi fraternity claiming his son was hazed. The father is not only mad that his son was allegedly physically beaten by local members of the fraternity, but because he is a long-time member of the brotherhood. "When he called and told me what had happened I was disgusted," said Lee West Jr. over the telephone. He doesn't live in Houston, so 39 News spoke to him over the phone about a lawsuit he, along with his ex-wife and son, Lee West III, filed in Harris County court earlier this week. "I think our fraternity should be further along than it is and we need to change our way in how we bring people into our organization," he said. According to court documents, the younger West had been accepted to join Omega Psi Phi fraternity at the University of Houston last February, along with two other men. It said they were beaten multiple times, with paddles, broomsticks and a baseball bat, during three intake "meetings" held at the homes of two fraternity members. The documents say the men were abused so bad one was asked not to return and West, a Junior at the time, suffered swelling and pain to his lower back, legs and buttocks area. After a visit to the ER, West was diagnosed with a hematoma, which is internal bleeding causing severe bruising. "None of this type of physical activity should go on in any type of instance in order to become a part of any organization or fraternity," the elder West said. In the court documents the local chapter has denied any wrongdoing, even saying there was no record of a pledging process taking place at the time. However, the West's say membership dues were taken and they have receipts to prove it. In the meantime, the elder West, who has been a member of the fraternity for 30 years, said he still loves the organization, but thinks this type of hazing has come to be accepted by many - and that's why he ultimately decided to sue. "It would have been a pleasure for my son to be a part of my fraternity, but what he went through there's no way I would want him to be a part," he said. The University of Houston said it has zero tolerance for hazing, but beyond that would not comment about the pending lawsuit. The national Omega Psi Phi fraternity's attorney said the organization does not condone hazing, but had no further comment on the case. Next Story AGREED......NEXT |
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Post by FatalDST on May 27, 2010 10:40:00 GMT -5
In the famous words of one of da bruhz...
"YOU ARE THE CATPITOME OF CAT TO THE CATMOST CATIVITY"
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Post by Julie Art on May 27, 2010 11:34:15 GMT -5
I can say a whole lot more, especially about the pappy, but I will refrain. I will say this......the chapter is not being sued. The members who participated are being sued being that the chapter hadn't had members at the school in a couple of years. Soooooooooo, I'm sure his dad knew this, and with that being said, why the HAYLE didn't he tell his son to stop cause he wouldn't be a legit member, seeing how there are NO active members in that chapter at that school since they graduated? It's one thing to not be apart of that org. and not know, but ninja you knew!  This is hella suspect. |
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Post by Robelite on May 27, 2010 12:17:21 GMT -5
Well, ALL parties are to blame. Like icebraka said....the chapter was still active...just didn't have any members. Regardless of that, I have to take issue with those who are trying to call the kid's dad out. Just because he may have been inactive, whatever, does that mean he should remain silent on the matter of his son being brutalized?
And once again, I see where there are those that STILL want to lay this at the feet of the young man. I won't go into why he submitted himself to the brutality, but let's get real...we all know why.....and it's always the same reason.
...No doubt he was told that he would be "paper" and would not be respected had he not subjected himself to it, then he'd have endured the wrath of those who would have tormented him for not doing so. Please people, stop trying to make victims out of these damned culprits! I don't blame West. Had it been my son, I'd have done the same damned thing! Before anyone even thinks about coming here to post it, I'll tell you now, NO, I'm not just saying this because it's Omega Psi Phi. Hell, I'd be just as pissed and likely moreso if it were Alpha Phi Alpha and YES, the "members" (not the frat) would be sued for every dime their broke asses MIGHT have!!!
This ignorance and stupidity has got to stop somewhere.....I just don't know where or whether it will before it is too late.
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Post by Catch-A-KAse on May 27, 2010 12:29:28 GMT -5
FYI.... this is my same response as on SH. I'm too lazy to keep creating witty responses
I'm just tired of these pledges WILLINGLY putting themselves in these situations, and then crying like babies when shyt gets hot. Unless you file a lawsuit THE FIRST DAY you were "forced" to do something for membership, it is hard for me to sympathize.
Like the Kappa that went through 32 days before he said Enough! It took you a whole month to figure out these fools were beating the crap out of you?
I don't feel you should get a check and a honorary membership for snitching when it got too tough. If you really want to be a part of the solution, stop condoning to being hazed in the first place. And take action if you are denied membership based on your decision to not be hazed (if you must sue for something).
The reality of the situation is this. If these kids went a little longer, continued their process, and crossed, they would probably be lined up to kick the next group of pledges a** with no problems. They were hazed, and they don't have a problem with hazing the next group. They should not be rewarded through lawsuits for backing out of something they consented to.
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Post by FatalDST on May 27, 2010 12:31:41 GMT -5
Well im calling daddy out caus e daddy aint as "suprised" as he acting... shoulda let the boy pledge Alpha like he wanted to!
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Post by Julie Art on May 27, 2010 12:33:36 GMT -5
Buahahahahahahahahahahaha! I agree with P10. I think the madness will stop when BOTH parties are held accountable.
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Post by Robelite on May 27, 2010 12:33:59 GMT -5
Well im calling daddy out caus e daddy aint as "suprised" as he acting... shoulda let the boy pledge Alpha like he wanted to! Do you know that he wanted to pledge Alpha, or is that just something you pulled from someplace? Someone's child has been brutalized due to some bullschit. In case you haven't grasped that, it could lead to a terrible end result for alot of folks. |
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Post by FatalDST on May 27, 2010 12:37:55 GMT -5
Yes, I do know. Like I said, the dudes accused, are MY big brothers...
And I know someone's child has been hurt, but, I also know if my child has any sense, and knew he didnt want to go through this shit, he's a dumbass for taking it for weeks at a time before he decides to bail...
like P10 and AKAD are saying, hold both/all parties accountable!
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Post by Coldfront06 on May 27, 2010 12:40:55 GMT -5
I think he has been held accountable...he got an ass whooping for his stupidity. Now, the members are going to be held accountable.
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Post by Robelite on May 27, 2010 12:42:12 GMT -5
I think he has been held accountable...he got an ass whooping for his stupidity. Now, the members are going to be held accountable. Game....set...MATCH!!! |
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Post by happy1 on May 27, 2010 12:42:22 GMT -5
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Post by nsync on May 27, 2010 12:42:33 GMT -5
cries... BWHAHAHAHAHAHH!!!! That kinda looks like my lil baby. Don't be putting him all on the net(s) VP. The Omegas at the University of Houston (my hometown.. le sigh) are being sued by the father of a student who was beaten with paddles, brooms and baseball bats. He developed a hematoma...or internal bleeding. The kicker is, that the father is a member of Omega and is not having it. He is suing his beloved org. QUESTION: If your child was hazed to get in your org, would you sue the organization?The deets below. Video is also available at: www.39online.com/news/local/kiah-uoh-hazing-suit-story,0,3341516.story ------------------------ Lawsuit Filed Against Fraternity Alleges Hazing For many people in college joining a greek organization is part of the university experience. But that experience turned traumatic for one University of Houston student. Now his father is suing the Omega Psi Phi fraternity claiming his son was hazed. The father is not only mad that his son was allegedly physically beaten by local members of the fraternity, but because he is a long-time member of the brotherhood. "When he called and told me what had happened I was disgusted," said Lee West Jr. over the telephone. He doesn't live in Houston, so 39 News spoke to him over the phone about a lawsuit he, along with his ex-wife and son, Lee West III, filed in Harris County court earlier this week. "I think our fraternity should be further along than it is and we need to change our way in how we bring people into our organization," he said. According to court documents, the younger West had been accepted to join Omega Psi Phi fraternity at the University of Houston last February, along with two other men. It said they were beaten multiple times, with paddles, broomsticks and a baseball bat, during three intake "meetings" held at the homes of two fraternity members. The documents say the men were abused so bad one was asked not to return and West, a Junior at the time, suffered swelling and pain to his lower back, legs and buttocks area. After a visit to the ER, West was diagnosed with a hematoma, which is internal bleeding causing severe bruising. "None of this type of physical activity should go on in any type of instance in order to become a part of any organization or fraternity," the elder West said. In the court documents the local chapter has denied any wrongdoing, even saying there was no record of a pledging process taking place at the time. However, the West's say membership dues were taken and they have receipts to prove it. In the meantime, the elder West, who has been a member of the fraternity for 30 years, said he still loves the organization, but thinks this type of hazing has come to be accepted by many - and that's why he ultimately decided to sue. "It would have been a pleasure for my son to be a part of my fraternity, but what he went through there's no way I would want him to be a part," he said. The University of Houston said it has zero tolerance for hazing, but beyond that would not comment about the pending lawsuit. The national Omega Psi Phi fraternity's attorney said the organization does not condone hazing, but had no further comment on the case. Next Story |
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Post by FatalDST on May 27, 2010 12:44:06 GMT -5
I think he has been held accountable...he got an ass whooping for his stupidity. Now, the members are going to be held accountable. negative! I dont know about your docs, bur Deltas says if you particpate, (and caugh) you will be held equally responsible... this is not happening in our orgs! unless there is a disclaimer somewhere that I dont know about that says if you snitch, you get a pass |
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Post by ReignMan19 on May 27, 2010 12:46:10 GMT -5
You know what I find interesting.. In MOST fraternity cases its the PARENTS who snitch to the authorities not the guys... yet they still get labeled snitches because they NEEDED to go to hospital and 9xs /10 are still on their parent's health insurance....
I think the whole the person should quit after one day is some BS. What type of soft ass flake did you allow to get online that is not going to be able to take at least a COUPLE of days of heat...
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Post by Coldfront06 on May 27, 2010 12:47:16 GMT -5
I think he has been held accountable...he got an ass whooping for his stupidity. Now, the members are going to be held accountable. negative! I dont know about your docs, bur Deltas says if you particpate, (and caugh) you will be held equally responsible... this is not happening in our orgs! I agree that if you willingly participate you should be denied membership. However, that still won't remove the right to sue when cases like this happen. |
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