Tragic Lawsuit: Panera's 'Charged Lemonade' Linked to Ivy League Student's Death

The parents of a 21-year-old Ivy League student with a heart condition have filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Panera Bread, alleging that their daughter died after consuming the restaurant chain's highly-caffeinated "Charged Lemonade" drinks. The lawsuit claims that Panera knew the beverage could be dangerous for individuals with underlying heart problems and accuses the company of marketing the drink as a traditional lemonade or electrolyte sports drink. The lawsuit states that the caffeine levels in the Charged Lemonades exceeded those of popular energy drinks and seeks compensatory and punitive damages. Panera expressed sadness over the student's passing and pledged to thoroughly investigate the matter.