The lawsuit alleges Ruiz organized the Christmas party on Dec. 18, 2022, at the Taco Bell at 1031 South Gaffey St. in San Pedro. Employees were encouraged to bring food to the potluck-style buffet ...

We’re going to a party now, family members come over and yeah, we just sit around him have coffee, sweet foods and that’s it.” added Mikele Spearing, on his way out of the buffet.

And he says laying out a big table of food pleases everyone at any arrival time. The six major food groups every buffet should have, according to Richards.