The Dangers of Energy Drinks
Five people may have died over the past three years after drinking Monster Energy, a popular energy drink that is high in caffeine, according to incident reports recently released by the Food and Drug Administration.
Last week, Wendy Crossland filed a lawsuit against Monster Beverage in California Superior Court in Riverside following the death of her daughter in December. It says Anais Fournier went into cardiac arrest after drinking two 24-ounce Monster Beverage Corp. drinks within a 24-hour period.
The release of the filings about Monster Energy may increase Congressional calls for greater regulation of the energy products industry. Monster Energy is among scores of energy drinks like Red Bull and Rock Star, and energy “shots” like 5-hour Energy, that companies are aggressively marketing to teenagers and young people.
Overall, sales of energy drinks in the United States grew an estimated 16 percent last year to $8.9 billion, a record level, according to Beverage Digest, a trade publication.
It was the responsibility of energy drink manufacturers to investigate accusations of death or injuries associated with them. Product liability cases involve a thorough investigation regarding the extent of defects and the resulting liability for the incident. It is critical to seek the counsel of a detail-oriented product liability attorney with a high degree of experience. Call me today at (951) 788-8325 to schedule a free case consultation. Don’t go through this alone. Let me help you get you the compensation you deserve.
