Position Paper #2 - Breaches of Ethics
5-Hour Energy Many people I know, including myself, find themselves studying late at night or driving long distances, unable to stay awake. Although it can be unhealthy, I will drink an energy drink, such as a Bang or a Monster, to not fall asleep. Growing up, I remember my dad drinking a 5-Hour Energy on road trips so that he could stay awake while driving. Because of this memory, I was surprised to learn that the company that sells 5-Hour Energy, Living Essentials LLC , used unethical and deceptive advertising practices to sell its product. In 2014, a lawsuit was filed against Living Essentials LLC by Washington Attorney General Bob Ferguson due to deceptive advertising for the company's 5-Hour Energy Drink. The drink was advertised as a doctor-recommended product "superior to traditional caffeine without a crash." The company claimed that 5-Hour energy was a "Combination of caffeine, B vitamins, and amino acids that would provide energy that w...