Popular energy maker, Monster Energy, was sued by a family of a 14-year-old Maryland girl alleging that excess caffeine in the drink led to her death. Lawyers said the two 24-ounce (0.7 liter) cans of Monster Energy consumed by Anais Fournier in the 24 hours prior to her fatal cardiac arrest in December 2011 contained as much caffeine -- 480 milligrams -- as 14 12-ounce cans of Coca-Cola. The ensuing autopsy cited "cardiac arrhythmia due to caffeine ...Saturday, 20 October 2012
Energy Drink Maker Sued Over Girl's Death
Popular energy maker, Monster Energy, was sued by a family of a 14-year-old Maryland girl alleging that excess caffeine in the drink led to her death. Lawyers said the two 24-ounce (0.7 liter) cans of Monster Energy consumed by Anais Fournier in the 24 hours prior to her fatal cardiac arrest in December 2011 contained as much caffeine -- 480 milligrams -- as 14 12-ounce cans of Coca-Cola. The ensuing autopsy cited "cardiac arrhythmia due to caffeine ...
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