June 28, 2011 2:24 PM
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Fraternity faces $25 million lawsuit over alleged Cornell hazing death
Sigma Alpha Epsilon Fraternity House
/ WCBSThe family of George Desdunes filed a wrongful death lawsuit Monday against the national fraternity and its local chapter officers and members.
The 19-year-old, who was already a full member of the organization, was found unconscious on a couch at the Cornell fraternity in February and was later pronounced dead. His blood alcohol level was 0.35, according to authorities.
According to court documents Desdunes' hands and feet were bound and he had reportedly been compelled to drink alcohol as part of a mock kidnapping.
Cornell revoked the fraternity's recognition earlier this year after Desdunes' death.
Four fraternity pledges were arrested in the case in May, according to CBS affiliate WBNG.
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