Monster Fights Back Against Caffeine Toxicity Suit

In 2012, a little girl in Maryland died after she allegedly consumed 2 large Monster energy drinks.  Her family has sued Monster, claiming their daughter died as a result of their dangerous overly caffeinated formula.  However, in an examination of the girl's medical records, Monster's attorneys are claiming that her heart condition was responsible for her death, not Monster's energy drinks.

It begs the question whether or not these hyper- caffeinated energy drinks are safe for consumers with heart conditions or other such previous health conditions.  The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is currently investigating 5 deaths that they believe may be associated with Monster energy drinks. It has yet to release data on whether or not the energy drinks were responsible.

Caffeine Toxicity

The fear behind the investigations into energy drinks is whether or not these drinks caused caffeine toxicity and became fatal.  Emergency rooms have claimed they see thousands more patients in the emergency room with symptoms of caffeine overdose.  This includes the following symptoms and reactions:

• jitters, nervousness, anxiety
• sweating
• nausea, vomiting
• dizziness
• irregular heartbeat
• cardiac arrest
• death

This could be achieved with 200-500 mg of caffeine but consumers with caffeine sensitivity may even die as a result of even small amounts of caffeine. If you experience these symptoms of caffeine toxicity, you should get medical attention and call a skilled product liability attorney.  

Monster Energy to Change Label

After increased speculation into dietary supplements continues, Monster Energy Drinks has announced they will be relabeling their drinks as traditional drinks, not energy supplements.  Industry watchers have begun  to question whether this also means Monster will be reducing the amount of caffeine in their beverages.  Recently, tests have shown a 24 oz.  can of Monster energy drink contains as much as 270 mg of caffeine, which has been widely criticized following recent youths' deaths. 


Are Energy Drinks Safe?

Following recent high profile deaths attributed to energy drinks, many consumers have questioned whether energy drinks are safe or whether they can similarly expect to be injured consuming these beverages.  Concerns have often centered on caffeine toxicity concerns, which have been attributed to the following injuries:

• increased heart beats
• irregular heart beats
• vomiting, sweating, nausea
• dizziness, loss of balance
• anxiety, stress
• cardiac arrest

According to hospital staff, they have seen a marked increase in youths in the emergency room with symptoms of caffeine toxicity.  Thought to be because of these widely available energy drinks, thousands of youths end up injured and in the hospital every year due to caffeine toxicity. 

If you have been injured consuming these caffeinated energy drinks, you should preserve your rights and call a product liability and personal injury attorney today. 

5 Hour Energy Shots Linked to Death- Are You At Risk?

5 Hour Energy Shots Linked to Death

You see their little bottles at checkout counters everywhere.  The little red packaging, the familiar claims that it will wake you up without a crash, but what about instances of death? The federal government and the New York General Attorney's office are both investigating claims that 5 hour energy is allegedly responsible for 13 deaths and 33 hospitalizations over the past 4 years. 

Caffeine has come under review recently as a potentially deadly substance when consumers ingest large amounts.  The problem is that the products that have drawn public ire are marketed as fitness and energy drinks.  These drinks often contain very large amounts of caffeine.  In the case of 5 hour energy drink, though, the company claims there is only the equivalent of one cup of coffe in their beverage.

Are Caffeinated Energy Drinks Dangerous or Are Consumers Using Them Improperly

For the second time in a month, the FDA is investigating claims that energy drinks have had fatal consequences.  It begs the question whether these drinks have more caffeine in them than reported, whether varied sensitivities to caffeine are to blame, or whether consumers are simply using them improperly.  Who's to blame?

The problem is a fatal dose of caffeine for most people is about 50 to 60 times what this energy drink contains.  However, many experts worry about people with heart problems and children ingesting these substances. 

If You've Suffered an Energy Drink Injury

If you have suffered an energy drink injury, it's important to get the medical attention you need.  You may also want to talk to a skilled product liability attorney to preserve your rights.  You may be entitled to compensation for your injuries.