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Panera Bread Reaches Settlement in Landmark Wrongful Death Case of University Student

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Philadelphia, PA – Panera Bread has reached a settlement in a landmark lawsuit following the tragic death of a University of Pennsylvania student, marking the first wrongful death claim settled by the restaurant chain. The case has stirred conversations about food safety standards and the responsibilities of foodservice providers. In January, the college student, who had a known allergy to peanuts, consumed a Panera Bread menu item that was cross-contaminated with peanut products. Despite the student’s efforts to ensure the meal was safe by informing the staff of the allergy, the safeguards failed. Tragically, the … Read more

Rhode Island Woman Sues Panera Bread, Claims Charged Lemonade Caused Long-Term Heart Complications

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SMITHFIELD, R.I. – A Rhode Island woman is suing Panera Bread after alleging that the chain’s Charged Lemonade caused her long-term heart issues. Lauren Skerritt, a 28-year-old occupational therapist and vegetarian, consumed two-and-a-half Charged Lemonades at a Panera Bread location in Smithfield, Rhode Island, last April. Skerritt claims she chose the caffeinated beverage because she believed it was “plant-based and clean” based on its advertising. After drinking the lemonade, Skerritt reportedly began experiencing heart palpitations and dizziness. She sought medical treatment at Rhode Island Hospital, where she was diagnosed with atrial fibrillation, an irregular and … Read more

Panera Bread Faces Third Lawsuit Over Alleged Health Hazards of Charged Lemonade

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Greenville, Rhode Island – Panera Bread is facing a new lawsuit in Delaware, as a customer contends that the highly caffeinated Charged Lemonade drinks have left her with permanent heart issues. This is not the first time the company has been sued over the lemonade drinks, with two previous cases also blaming them for causing deaths. In response to the previous lawsuits, Panera added warning labels to its menu. However, customers are claiming that they were unaware of the contents of the drinks. The latest lawsuit was filed on behalf of Lauren Skerritt, a 28-year-old … Read more