Parents Sue Maker of ‘Monster Energy’ Drink After Teen’s Death From Caffeine Toxicity

The parents of a Maryland teen who died of cardiac arrhythmia after drinking two 24-ounce “Monster Energy” drinks within a 24-hour period sued manufacturer Monster Beverage Corp. Oct. 17 in a California court, alleging the defendant failed to disclose that its product contains potentially lethal amounts of caffeine (Crossland v. Monster Beverage Corp., Cal. Super. Ct., No. RIC 1215551).

Although championing the increased stamina, weight loss, and other benefits provided by Monster Energy, the defendant failed to disclose the known risks and side effects of consuming its products, including the risk of cardiac arrhythmia, according to the complaint ...