Fifteen year old John Donald Rupp III was struck and killed by a car after consuming two cans of Four Loko. The family of the deceased teen claim that the makers of the caffeine infused alcohol beverage are civilly liable for his death. While the lawsuit does not address how the underage teen was able to get access to the heavily marketed alcoholic energy drink, several states across the nation have banned the sale of Four Loko. Phusion Projects, the makers of Four Loko, voluntarily agreed to alter their product by completely removing the caffeine. Before changes were made, a 24 ounce can of Four Loko contained 12% alcohol and a high concentration of caffeine and other stimulants.
Attorneys for Phusion Projects will likely defend their clients by informing the courts of exactly how the late Rupp, III, was able to get two cans of the alcoholic beverage. Allegedly, Rupp, III, purchased the alcoholic drink from a nearby convenience store before continuing on to a concert. After he was picked up by his mother, Rupp, III, ran onto a heavily traveled highway and was struck by an oncoming vehicle.
Phusion Projects has been sued numerous times in the last year. The company which was founded by two college friends believed that their drink was the perfect solution for adults who wanted to drink alcohol but also wanted a boost of energy. Since Four Loko came on the market, a number of similar concentrated alcoholic energy drinks have been invented and marketed towards young adults.
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