That's a problem. The real problem though, is that she had an, "inherited disorder." Where were the parents warning her about drinking things about caffeine? I'd almost look into negligence.

It's an accident, if not negligence from the parents.

 

Don't see "Drinking Monster can cause death" anywhere on that can the warning.

On the one side we have a multi-national corporation marketing a beverage that presents a potentially serious health threat when consumed in ignorance. On the other we have a teen girl who died in part from the consumption of a beverage that is very heavily marketed to her. Maybe I'm old school, but I've always believed you are responsible for how your behavior impacts others. But according to you and some other posters, the only people with responsibility are consumers - marketers and manufacturers are free from all responsibility for their behavior.

Interesting point of view. Does the CEO of Monster only become responsible for his actions when he's not at work? I don't think people acting as a group automatically are exempt from personal responsibility. I believe it goes the other way - throwing a rock through a window is petty vandalism unless you are participating in a riot.

My only point is that ultimately, the company that sells the beverage has ultimate responsibility for any damage. It's part of the risk of selling products for human consumption. I'm certainly not going to endorse a view that says you can bottle a mixture of sugar and poison, market it heavily, then claim immunity from the fallout when people purchase and consume your product.

 

It does in fact, NOT say that consumption can cause death, BUT what about that inherited disorder? We don't know the nature or extent of the disorder. Given what we know, I for one think the girl was in fact, "sensitive to caffeine." If I had a inherited disorder, and knew about it, chances are good I'd have stayed the F away from anything with caffeine.

I do think Monster had reasonable warning given the circumstances. It's not much different than Pheylalanine warnings on Diet Coke and people with PKU.

 

I don't see a notice outside my door that says too much sun will cause melanoma either. The steak I bought doesn't have a warning label: Intake of too large portions could lead to choking, which could lead to death; either.

What does drink responsibly, limit 3 supposed to mean? Drink 4 and you'll start see'ing hippos?

It's easily interpreted through the well presented warning label that after 24oz's of monster, you may experience adverse effects. She consumed 48oz's. She also had a condition, which should have led to her being extra careful intake of stimulants.

I just fail to see how Monster's responsible for that.

 

pretty sure smoking cause death too.
don't see death warning on smoking packets either. Is Monster drink more dangerous than smoking?
If a product can cause death it should be required to put a warning label stating so?

 

That's why there are lawsuits: so that a (presumably competent) jury can view all of the facts and, in light of that information, determine whether Monster is (to any extent) responsible for the outcome.

Maybe there's more to this than we are aware. It's nice to know that, if so, there's a mechanism available that doesn't leave the decision to people (like me) who don't know all the facts.

 

So according to your logic, water bottles should say "Drinking this product can cause death." Far more people have died from drinking too much water than from drinking Monster.

Just about anything in excess can kill you.

It specifically says "not recommended for people sensitive to caffeine. This girl had a disorder that caused her to be sensitive to caffeine. If anyone should be in trouble, it should be the parents.

 

That can says "2 Servings per can". Wouldn't that mean there are 16oz per can? 3 cans safely a day as stated on their label is 48oz, which is what she drank. I always find it funny watching a individual try taking down a big company because they didn't raise her child properlly and warn her about her condition.

 

THE PARENTS!!!!! THE PARENTS!!!! THE PARENTS!!!

Jesus Christ people are so f@#king stupid and so willing to blame someone else for their problems. Its called RESPONSIBITLY (which is apparently a huge problem in this country and the first thing we shrug off when something bad happens)

If you child has a medical condition with Caffine you tell her. HEY DONT DRINK LOTS OF CAFFINE> let me show you how to READ A LABEL and tell when something has TOO MUCH CAFFENE.

Just like if your child is allergic to peanuts you tell them. HEY DONT EAT PEANUTS. You dont go and sue JIFF because you were negligant and didnt inform your child of the risks.


AND NO. it is not Monster's responsibilty. A kid died because THE PARENTS didnt educate their child of the risks of her medical condition.



If you honestly believe Monster has the responsibilty, then maybe the child should learn everything from lables. Because clearly they cant think for themselves and use simple logic. "i have a caffine problem. maybe drinking a shit load of caffine is a good idea? lets check the label: gee this can doesnt say I'll die so it must be ok. I'll drink away! yay!"

 

Do you know that the parents didn't tell her that?

I, for one, don't.