Woman Files Lawsuit Against Panera, Claiming Caffeinated Lemonade Caused Heart Damage

A Rhode Island woman has filed a lawsuit against Panera Bread, alleging that its highly caffeinated Charged Lemonade caused her to develop long-term heart problems. This follows previous wrongful death claims against the chain eatery. The plaintiff claims to have suffered from atrial fibrillation and ongoing symptoms after consuming the beverage. The lawsuit alleges that Panera did not adequately warn customers about the high caffeine levels in the drink. Panera has denied culpability in previous cases and has since lowered the caffeine content of the drinks, as well as added enhanced disclosures about their products.