Panera Bread Faces Second Wrongful Death Lawsuit Over Caffeinated 'Charged Lemonade'

Panera Bread is facing a second lawsuit over its Charged Lemonade beverage, which has been linked to the death of a Florida man. Dennis Brown, 46, suffered a "cardiac event" and died after consuming three servings of the heavily caffeinated drink. The lawsuit alleges that Panera knew or should have known about the potential risks of the beverage, which contains more caffeine than a 12-ounce Red Bull and a 16-ounce Monster Energy Drink combined. The company has stated that it stands by the safety of its products and believes the lawsuit to be without merit. This comes after another lawsuit was filed by the parents of a college student who died after consuming the same beverage.