A Black woman in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, has filed a federal lawsuit against Stab's Prime Steak and Seafood, alleging racial discrimination after being denied service over her attire.​

On July 23, 2024, Y'Mine McClanahan, then vice president of the Baton Rouge NAACP chapter, visited the restaurant wearing a floral crop top and skirt, according to reports. She claims a manager informed her that her outfit was "too revealing" and offered her the option to retrieve a jacket from her car or dine elsewhere. McClanahan contends that her attire did not violate the restaurant's "business casual" dress code, which prohibits gym wear and clothing that is overly revealing. She also noted that she had previously worn the same outfit at the restaurant without issue and observed white patrons and staff dressed similarly or more revealingly. ​ 

Feeling "utterly humiliated," McClanahan filed a lawsuit on April 18, 2025, seeking a jury trial and compensatory damages for civil rights violations, discrimination, and negligence. Her attorneys argue that the restaurant selectively enforced its dress code based on race, citing social media photos of patrons in more revealing attire. ​

In response, the restaurant stated that its dress code has been in place for over three years and is applied regularly. They acknowledged ongoing efforts to adjust uniform standards to align with customer expectations. ​

McClanahan's experience has sparked broader discussions about discriminatory practices in public establishments and the selective enforcement of dress codes