H-E-B Used SAPD To Violate, Disable Senior Citizen ADA Civil Rights
San Antonio, TX -- May 19, 2026 -- Minister Tyrone Merritt Sr., D.Div., a disabled senior citizen a resident of San Antonio Texas has filed a federal lawsuit accusing H‑E‑B Grocery Company, LP and their store manager Jake De La Cruz, of violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and discriminatory treatment at the H‑E‑B located at 999 East Basse Rd., Suite 150, San Antonio, TX 78209,
The suit claims that Merritt, who was shot in the head over 35 years ago, was using a doctor‑prescribed assistive device for memory, as he has done ever since the incident in 1991. While shopping, he was approached by H-E-B store manager Jake De La Cruz, who questioned him about his body-worn camera. Despite Merritt repeatedly explaining on video that he had been shot and was wearing a medically prescribed ADA device, De La Cruz allegedly refused to provide reasonable accommodation as required by law, denied him access, and called the police with a false report that Merritt was "recording and making customers uncomfortable." The San Antonio Police Department CAD Report (SAPD‑2025‑1672793) confirms the manager's statement and shows that multiple police units were dispatched, despite no criminal conduct or disturbance by Merritt. "This wasn't just a misunderstanding -- it was discrimination," said Merritt. "Disabled people deserve dignity, not humiliation. I filed this lawsuit to protect my rights and the rights of every disabled Texan who shops at H‑E‑B." The U.S. Department of Justice Civil Rights Division has also logged Merritt's complaint under File No. 670502‑FZC, confirming that the matter raises federal disability‑rights concerns. This site contains videos and information
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Kicked Out Because of a Fake Texas Law
My friends and I were at an HEB late at night in our socks after having been dancing all night in our shoes. We got a lot of food and were getting our last items when a worker stops us and kicks us out for not having shoes because “it’s a Texas law that you can’t shop without shoes or a shirt”. So on the way of getting kicked out I looked up this “law”… it doesn’t exist.
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Jim Johnson
6 reviews
I had a grocery store cart accident at H-E-B in Melissa Texas on 11/13/2025! It was assigned H-E-B Case # 09828841, I was in the McKinney Medical Center for 18 days! I had to have a complete left hip replacement and went through rehab at … More
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Ken
Local Guide·10 reviews·1 photo
3 weeks ago
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I have to admit, I wasn't thrilled about HEB moving in and basically replacing the stores I knew. But, I had to order a cake for my son's birthday the day before I needed it,they were the only ones willing to take the order, and they … More
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H-E-B (Owner)
3 weeks ago
We're just as excited to be in the neighborhood! Thanks so much for the 5-star rating!
Michelle Rudkin
8 reviews·1 photo
a month ago
This has been my family's go to grocery store since it opened and we always have a great experience here! Employees are super friendly and helpful and there is always someone there to bag your groceries for you, unlike other nearby … More
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H-E-B (Owner)
a month ago
We're thrilled to know you had such a wonderful experience with us, Michelle! Hope you enjoyed the Mother's Day treat!
Trenton Larkin
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8 months ago
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Jim Johnson
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I had a grocery store cart accident at H-E-B in Melissa Texas on 11/13/2025! It was assigned H-E-B Case # 09828841, I was in the McKinney Medical Center for 18 days! I had to have a complete left hip replacement and went through rehab at the hospital! On the last day of rehab, I was going through my last rehab session! All of a sudden, I had a heart attack getting ready for a workout on a bicycle simulator! I was very lucky the heart attack occurred in the hospital! I wouldn't be here today! I was rushed immediately to intensive care unit! I had two more heart attacks! They put me on an external pacemaker machine! The next day, they implanted a Pacemaker which I still have today! My life has changed dramatically and I need further attention and support to get my life going in a limited environment unfamiliar to me! I will need some type of battery operated vehicle, a walking cane, and a walker! Even with those, I will be very limited in my activities! I will need further medical attention!
H-E-B has refused to accept any responsibility for my accident and permanent injuries! Attached are 2 pictures, both showing the location of my accident before and after! You will see they accepted the mistake by lining the curb with a display racks to curtail any other similar customer accidents!
They offered me $750 (LOL) as a show of good faith! I refused it as an insult since my medical costs were in the tens of thousands of dollars!
Eventually, they offered $10,000 to me, but gave Aetna Insurance half of it! I needed all $10,000 plus much more! I was so sick, I couldn't handle all the pressure! I gave up since I had no help! To keep me going past 86 years old, I will need medical aids to help me get around and much more medical attention! They are much more interested in money than their faithful customers! Please help me get the alarm out and hopefully getting enough money to take care of myself in my short life! Thanks!
James Johnson
86 years old
PO Box 601
Melissa,TX
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George G.
HEB salad kits are a ripoff
I paid $3.98 for a Thai Salad kit. There was no condiments packet, just chopped, inedible cabbage with fruit flies.
What a ripoff!
I will never buy HEB salad kits again.
HEB on 380 and 423, Frisco, Texas.
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No salen de su pollo Babecue a pesar de…
No salen de su pollo Babecue a pesar de que se les queda en lugar de vender el Original y encima dejarlo crudo! O no saben cocinar o no quieren pagar el gas y quieren que el cliente termine de cocerlo!!! Pésimo! Aah pero estamos en Nexico, se me olvidaba!! Para empezar les vale gorro las opiniones y críticas!!!
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Mark A.
What’s going on H‑E‑B why yello potato…
What’s going on H‑E‑B why yello potato it’s so sweet or corn tortilla ?
Do you guys add in sugar on everything I won’t even say about your cakes every time I ate I hade so bad stomach !!!!!!
I’m gonna back to Walmart for sure 😡😡😡😡
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Ariel B.
Bad experience False accusations
Bad experience False accusations
And bad customer Service
This store is extremely Rude & Racist
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Faith L.
Not the friendliest nor helpful
I went to the Plano location. Since we just relocated from the Midwest, I asked if I could sign up for a card to get the discounts. The cashier stated we would have to download the app and it would take a long time to do. I asked if he could apply any of the coupons as most stores do. He stated I would need the app and hurried us out. I also feel the store was cluttered so I won’t be shopping at any H-E-B. Sticking to market street, Whole Foods, sprouts for a more uplifting environment