Panera settles with first plaintiff in Charged Lemonade wrongful death suits

Panera Bread has settled with the family of Sarah Katz, a University of Pennsylvania student with a heart condition who died after drinking the highly caffeinated Charged Lemonade beverage. The chain faced four lawsuits over the drink, with allegations of causing death and permanent heart injuries, leading to its nationwide discontinuation. Changes were made to the drink’s availability and warnings after Katz’s death, with the case set to go to trial this month.

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