Lawsuit filed against Panera Bread over fatal 'charged lemonade' incident

Panera Bread is facing a lawsuit after a University of Pennsylvania student with a heart condition died after consuming one of the chain's "charged lemonades." The 21-year-old had a rare heart condition called long QT syndrome (LQTS) and was advised by doctors to avoid energy drinks. The lawsuit alleges that Panera's lemonade contained excessive amounts of caffeine, surpassing popular energy drinks, despite being offered alongside non-caffeinated options. The student went into cardiac arrest and died on her way to the hospital. The lawsuit accuses Panera of negligence and seeks undisclosed damages.