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Nine out of ten wrongful death lawsuits related to the Astroworld concert crowd surge have been settled. Panera Bread is discontinuing its charged lemonade drinks following wrongful death lawsuits over their caffeine content, removing them from the menu.

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OANN: Astroworld lawsuits settled, leaving Panera Bread to phase out charged lemonade. A tone of matter-of-fact reporting. Newsmax: Outrage over Panera Bread dropping charged lemonade. Heavy disapproval of the decision to phase it out among right-leaning voices. Just the News: Panera Bread set to remove charged lemonade from menus due to legal concerns, prompting backlash. Disappointment and scrutiny about the change.

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Panera Bread has announced the discontinuation of its Charged Sips drinks in Canada due to two wrongful death lawsuits filed against the company. The claimed reason for the lawsuits is the high caffeine content in these beverages leading to health concerns [1]. Meanwhile, in the United States, nine out of ten wrongful death lawsuits related to the deadly crowd surge at the Astroworld concert have been settled, according to a lawyer involved [2][3]. The surge at the concert resulted in multiple deaths and injuries, leading to legal action against rapper Travis Scott, Live Nation, and others involved in the event [4][5]. The settlements in these cases have seemingly provided some closure to the families affected by the tragedy.

The decision by Panera Bread to pull the plug on the highly-caffeinated Charged Sips drinks follows increasing scrutiny, with the company facing criticism over the caffeine content of the beverages, especially after the legal challenges it is currently facing [6]. The move to discontinue the drinks is seen as a response to concerns over public health and safety that were raised in the wake of the wrongful death lawsuits [7]. The removal of the Charged Sips drinks from Panera's menu reflects a broader trend of companies taking more proactive steps to address potential health risks and mitigate legal liabilities [8].

Overall, the story highlights how legal actions and public scrutiny can impact corporate decisions, prompting Panera Bread to alter its offerings in response to ongoing litigation and concerns surrounding the health implications of its products [9].

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Panera Bread Finally Removing 'Charged' Drinks From Menu Amid Wrongful Death Lawsuits

PopCulture - 11 days ago - The cafe chain announced plans to discontinue these caffeinated drinks, but it's not clear when.

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Los Angeles Times - 11 days ago - An attorney says nine of the 10 wrongful-death lawsuits filed after the 2021 Astroworld music festival have been settled.

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Futurism - 11 days ago - Panera Bread's Charged Lemonade drink, the highly caffeinated drink linked to at least two deaths, is being discontinued.

https://futurism.com/neoscope/panera-caffeinated-lemonade-discontinued

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Vibe - 11 days ago - Travis Scott and Live Nation have reportedly settled a majority of the wrongful death lawsuits that stemmed from the tragic 2021 Astroworld Fest.

https://www.vibe.com/news/entertainment/travis-scott-live-nation-settle-astroworld-lawsuits-1234877116/

Panera to remove ‘Charged Sips’ drink from Canada amid wrongful death lawsuits

Global News - 11 days ago - Panera Breads plans to stop selling the beverages in Canada, a spokesperson confirmed to Global News on Wednesday. However, the spokesperson did not specify the exact timeline.

https://globalnews.ca/news/10482097/panera-removing-charged-sips-beverage-canada/

Travis Scott and Live Nation Settle Almost All Wrongful Death Suits Stemming From Astroworld Festival in Houston

Variety - 11 days ago - Live Nation announced that it has settled almost all of the wrongful death suits stemming from the catastrophe at Travis Scott's Astroworld Festival.

https://variety.com/2024/music/news/travis-scott-live-nation-astroworld-festival-wrongful-death-settled-1235996097/

Nine of 10 wrongful death lawsuits filed over Astroworld crowd surge have been settled, lawyer says

The Globe and Mail - 11 days ago - The lawsuit that remains pending was filed by the family of 9-year-old Ezra Blount, the youngest person killed during the concert

https://www.theglobeandmail.com/world/article-nine-of-10-wrongful-death-lawsuits-filed-over-astroworld-crowd-surge/

Live Nation settles 9 of 10 wrongful death lawsuits over deadly Astroworld crowd surge

postgazettecom - 11 days ago - False

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9 of 10 wrongful death suits over Astroworld crowd surge have been settled: lawyer

ABC news - 11 days ago - An attorney says nine of the 10 wrongful death lawsuits filed after the 2021 Astroworld music festival have been settled, including one that was set to go to trial this week

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OAN - 12 days ago - Nine out of the 10 wrongful death suits filed after a deadly crowd at the Astroworld music festival have been settled.

https://www.oann.com/newsroom/9-of-10-wrongful-death-astroworld-music-festival-lawsuits-settled/

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Complex - 12 days ago - The energy drinks went viral a couple years ago for how much caffeine they contain.

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Panera to Phase Out Controversial Charged Lemonade

NewsMax - 12 days ago - Panera Bread announced on Tuesday its decision to discontinue its Charged Lemonade, a beverage linked to controversy and legal battles following reports of fatalities allegedly associated with its consumption, reported CNBC.

https://www.newsmax.com/newsfront/panera-bread-phase-out-caffeinated/2024/05/07/id/1163847/

Panera Will Pull High-Caffeine Drinks At The Center Of 2 Wrongful Death Suits Off Menu

huffingtonpostcom - 12 days ago - The controversial Charged Sips contained 155 to 302 milligrams of caffeine, according to Panera.

https://www.huffpost.com/entry/panera-charged-lemonade-discontinued_n_663a8beae4b0f72991a7f3ae

Panera is dropping Charged Lemonade, the subject of multiple wrongful death lawsuits

wcvb - 12 days ago - Panera Bread is eliminating Charged Lemonade from its menu, the caffeinated beverage that has sparked multiple lawsuits and caused a public relations nightmare for the company.

https://www.wcvb.com/article/panera-dropping-charged-lemonade/60720157

Panera to stop selling Charged Sips caffeinated drinks allegedly linked to 2 deaths

CBS News - 12 days ago - Panera is phasing out a highly caffeinated selection of lemonade beverages that's at the center of several lawsuits.

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/panera-bread-charged-sips-caffeinated-lemonade-lawsuit/

Panera’s Charged Lemonades Are Being Discontinued After Multiple Pending Lawsuits Related to Deaths

People - 12 days ago - In a statement to PEOPLE, a Panera representative cited a “recent menu transformation,” including drinks with less caffeine.

https://people.com/panera-charged-lemonades-discontinued-after-multiple-pending-lawsuits-related-deaths-8644865

Panera Bread says it will drop Charged Lemonade from menus following wrongful death lawsuits

Just The News - 12 days ago - The beverage has been marketed as “plant-based and clean with as much caffeine as our Dark Roast coffee," but prosecutors claim its 30oz lemonade actually contains more caffeine than the coffee.

https://justthenews.com/politics-policy/health/panera-bread-says-it-will-drop-charged-lemonade-menus-following-wrongful

Amid two wrongful death lawsuits, Panera to pull the plug on “charged” drinks

Ars Technica - 12 days ago - A large previously contained nearly as much caffeine as the FDA's daily safe limit.

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Entrepreneur.com - 12 days ago - Panera is discontinuing its controversial highly caffeinated Charged Lemonade drink after multiple lawsuits alleged it caused permanent health complications and even death.

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Panera axes ‘charged’ drinks that have sparked lawsuits

postgazettecom - 12 days ago - False

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