Teen Files Lawsuit Against McDonald's Franchise Over Workplace Harassment by Ex-Con
Teen sues McDonald’s franchise over harassment by accused murderer on their kitchen crew
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A teenager in Oklahoma has sued a McDonald's franchise after enduring harassment from a coworker with a violent criminal history. The lawsuit alleges that management ignored repeated complaints about the harassment, which escalated to physical encounters, ultimately forcing the teen to resign.
- 01Chakota P. Nelson, a 16-year-old, claims she faced continuous harassment from Roy Curtis Zornes II, a former convict, at a McDonald's in Purcell, Oklahoma.
- 02Zornes, who has a history of violent crimes including murder, allegedly began harassing Nelson shortly after she started working there in August 2022.
- 03Despite multiple complaints to management about Zornes' behavior, including physical contact and intimidation, no effective action was taken.
- 04Nelson's lawsuit seeks punitive damages after she was forced to resign due to the hostile work environment, which was documented on security cameras.
- 05The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission found probable cause that Nelson's rights were violated, leading to her decision to file a lawsuit.
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Chakota P. Nelson, a 16-year-old from Oklahoma, has filed a federal lawsuit against MRG Restaurants Inc., the franchise owner of a McDonald's where she worked, alleging harassment by a coworker, Roy Curtis Zornes II, who has a violent criminal history. Zornes, previously convicted of murder and other serious crimes, began harassing Nelson shortly after she started her job in August 2022. The harassment reportedly included unsolicited physical contact and intimidation, escalating to a violent encounter where Zornes cornered Nelson and physically restrained her. Despite Nelson's repeated complaints to management, the lawsuit claims that no effective action was taken to protect her. After enduring months of harassment, Nelson was forced to resign, leading her to file a hostile workplace charge with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, which found probable cause for her claims. Nelson is now seeking damages as her case proceeds against the franchise. The incident raises significant concerns about workplace safety and the responsibilities of employers to protect their employees.
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The lawsuit highlights serious concerns regarding workplace harassment and the responsibilities of employers to ensure a safe environment for employees, particularly minors.
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