Panera bread wrongful death lawsuit

Panera Bread finds itself entangled in yet another wrongful death lawsuit, this time originating from a Florida family who alleges that the consumption of the restaurant’s caffeinated lemonade triggered cardiac arrest in Dennis Brown.

Responding to a previous legal incident earlier this year, Panera took steps in late October to issue warnings and introduce menu signage highlighting the potent nature of their “charged lemonade” beverages. This follows a prior lawsuit where a woman’s death was attributed to the same drink.

Panera, acknowledging the caffeine content in their charged lemonade and comparing it to their Dark Roast Coffee, urges customers to exercise moderation. The disclaimer explicitly cautions against its consumption by children, those sensitive to caffeine, and pregnant or nursing women.

Originally, the 30-ounce large-sized charged lemonade was listed at 390 milligrams of caffeine, just 10 milligrams below the FDA’s recommended daily maximum for adults. However, in response to the legal challenges, Panera has updated the menu to state that the same drink contains 237 mg of caffeine.

In a proactive approach, Panera is currently in the process of revamping menu materials and information to align with safety concerns and legal considerations surrounding their charged lemonade.