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16-Year-Old Sues Oklahoma McDonald’s Over Harassment, EEOC Grants Right-to-Sue

6/5/2026

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Chakota P. Nelson, 16, sued Purcell, Oklahoma McDonald’s franchise (MRG Restaurants) for harassment by former murder suspect Roy Curtis Zornes II.
Security video showed unwanted neck, back and shoulder rubs, wrist grabbing, and cornering near a frappé machine.
Management ignored her complaints, chastised her cousin when he intervened, prompting her resignation.
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) found probable cause in June 2025 and issued a Right-to-Sue letter on March 9 2026, permitting damages.

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Story summary

Chakota P. Nelson, 16, sued Purcell, Oklahoma McDonald’s franchise (MRG Restaurants) for harassment by former murder suspect Roy Curtis Zornes II.
Security video showed unwanted neck, back and shoulder rubs, wrist grabbing, and cornering near a frappé machine.
Management ignored her complaints, chastised her cousin when he intervened, prompting her resignation.
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) found probable cause in June 2025 and issued a Right-to-Sue letter on March 9 2026, permitting damages.