Sigma Alpha Mu named in lawsuit
Bryan Parslow cites hazing, negligence against fraternity and others in 33-page lawsuit filed April 29
Amanda Seef
Issue date: 5/6/09 Section: News
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Parslow fell from a second-story window at 172 Main St., commonly referred to as "The Roxbury." Police were called to the boarding house, which was occupied by 20 members of the Delta Iota chapter of Sigma Alpha Mu, known in the community as "Sammys."
Parslow fell from a double-hung bathroom window on the second floor. Police later found Parslow on the ground outside The Roxbury, with a fractured vertebrae leading to paralysis and other disabilities.
He underwent numerous treatments and therapies, including spending time at the Kennedy-Krieger Institute in Baltimore, Md. He is currently recuperating in Caledonia, his hometown, according to his care journal, www.caringbridge.com/visit/bryanparslow.
The 33-page lawsuit files suit against 23 students, which includes all Sammys who lived at The Roxbury at the time of the incident, as well as seven students charged in the criminal investigation. Charges were filed with these seven students between September and December 2008.
The suit also names Norman "Norm" Giancursio. Giancursio owns Mr. G. Rentals, LLC, which currently owns The Roxbury, as well as other properties in the Brockport area.
Sigma Alpha Mu, the national chapter based out of Indiana, has been named a defendant, as well as the local chapter. The nationals claim the Brockport chapter, Delta Iota, is not recognized nationally, though they keep Brockport's chapter on their Web site as an active chapter. The fraternity is not recognized by the college.
The lawsuit also names John Does 1-20, who are currently unidentified members of the Sammys. The suit only names the members who lived at The Roxbury at the time of the incident. Jack Does 1-20 are also named, as unidentified residents of 172 Main St. Finally, James Does 1-50 are named as currently unidentified individuals when Parslow fell.
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Seth Tenenbaum
posted 5/05/09 @ 5:28 PM EST
I feel that it is ridiculous that the Parslow family is naming Nathan Zilak. He was not at the party and is a certified EMT and helped save Bryan's life by not allowing him to move his neck and taking care of the bleeding. (Continued…)
Alex
posted 5/05/09 @ 10:00 PM EST
Yeah Stylus? You know for a fact that the case is going to trial? And how do you know that? How do you know people wont settle, or cases wont be thrown out pretrial?
dan
posted 5/06/09 @ 9:34 PM EST
Yeah, how can you publish this with false statements? Some of these guys were not even at the party! Some of these guys are athletes and good guys but their names gets throw around like their a criminal!!
Wolf Williams
posted 5/06/09 @ 11:16 PM EST
Dan I hate to tell you but even though someone may be an athlete they also may be a criminal. Actually if you look there is a disproportionate amount of athletes that commit crimes on college campus. (Continued…)
Mark Sanchez
posted 5/07/09 @ 9:12 AM EST
SAM is unrecognized for a reason. If the college would of just taken Buffalo's policy and kicked members or unrecognized frats out of school something like this would of never happened. (Continued…)
Fozzie the Bear
posted 5/07/09 @ 6:47 PM EST
Another great article Amanda, you once again found a way to transcend objective journalism into tabloid material that again, without fail, proves you have no idea what you're talking about (example: mugshots, see anything wrong? I do. (Continued…)
alex
posted 5/07/09 @ 7:01 PM EST
Why was my second comment removed? Not a fan of the fact that I noticed you changed this article to read "the case will likely go to trial" but that it still says the original "the case will go to trial" in the print version? I know it's not being a terrible journalist, but you picked it, you ought to be able to handle the criticism. (Continued…)
Eli
posted 5/11/09 @ 3:05 PM EST
Amanda Seef is the most unprofessional reporter I have ever had the "pleasure" to read. She is obsessed with Greeks especially the Sammies. The bottom line is the kid was drunk and a fool and this could have happened anywhere. (Continued…)
Devin
posted 5/12/09 @ 3:33 AM EST
As I can see this is the hot topic on boards here, might as well post my two cents. I personally feel that it's a complete disgrace to be blaming Norm Giancursio for any of this. (Continued…)
Blame Game
posted 5/16/09 @ 11:15 AM EST
Seriously this is ridiculous to sue all those children and their families for this tragic accident. Instead of being grateful for his life and focusing on healing they are being litigious. (Continued…)
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