Parents of Penn student who suddenly died suing Panera Bread to fight for change

People with medical conditions typically read food labels. The responsibility to read the label was Sarah’s. As a transplant patient, there are certain foods that I can’t have as they interfere with my meds. I read every label and google info if I have any questions about products when I don’t see a label.

I'm sorry I feel bad for saying this but if you know you have a heart condition you should not be drinking charged anything. I just find it weird how Panera didn't disclose how much caffeine is in the drink.

People are very litigious these days, looking for a quick payday. I sympathize with the parents for the loss of their daughter, but their filing is a waste of their money. I don’t see how they can convince a jury or judge that Panera Bread is at fault.

I know I've read that charged lemonades have caffeine in them. I don't think this is on panera but an error on the side of the user.

It's literally called "Charged" and while her parents may not know what that means she surely did. Her friend said, "she started drinking these lately" "she knew she wasn't supposed to drink caffeine" This is bs

College student who knows she has a heart problem but can’t figure out that “charged” might indicate caffeine. Words mean things people.

I can't expect anyone to cater to my personal medical needs. I can't expect everyone to conform to my needs. What is Panera and others to do? Remove everything from their menu? I'm so sorry she died. I truly am. But it was her responsibility to check what she put into her mouth.

I see no liability against Panera Bread and lawsuit is a reach.

I don’t think this is on Panera. If I had a heart condition where I am not able to have highly caffeinated drinks and I see the word “charged” describing a lemonade, I would check the ingredients myself or ask what was in the drink before ordering it. I’m a firm believer in the phrase “when in doubt”. I can’t imagine the heartache of losing a child and I think the parents are seeking to place blame in the hope of finding peace, but all the money in the world will not bring their daughter back. This does bring awareness to the possible danger of energy drinks especially to those with certain medical conditions. Deepest sympathy to the family and friends of this young lady.

that's a lot of caffeine

Did Panera hide the ingredients? Were the ingredients illegal? Was the deceased an adult? Where is the case?

I have a severe cat allergy and have two cats. I take full responsibility for my stupidity.

She made an educated choice to gamble on a charged beverage killing her.

I worked at Panera for a long time, it's labeled and gives you the amount of caffeine in the drink! I feel for the family it also tells you calories and such it's a hard thing to deal with.

Charged. Should have been a CLUE

I'm sure the Dr told her to stay away from more than just energy drinks

“Charged” that’s a hint right there that it’s not a regular drink . Might as well have all stores remove all energy drinks too then.

They should just have replaced 'charged' w caffienated.

People suing for any reason. If this girl knew she had a heart condition, she shouldn't have been consuming ANYTHING that is called "charged".

There is plenty of warning about the caffeine in the drink