South Texas shoppers sue Buc-ee's for $1 million over alleged racist treatment

Three shoppers are seeking more than $1 million in damages over allegations that they faced racist treatment at a Katy Buc-ee's, according to a lawsuit elevated earlier this month to federal court in Houston. In the suit, the three plaintiffs — Jonitress Jones, Vertina Jones and Jaylin McAllister — maintain they were paying for items at the travel stop on April 13, 2024, when an employee approached mid-purchase, accused them of stealing and asked them to leave. The petition also accuses a manager of making racially derogatory comments during the interaction.