States sue 5-Hour Energy over ad claims

Two attorneys general from the Northwest have sued the companies responsible for the popular 5-Hour Energy drink, alleging they engaged in deceptive advertising.

An Oregon lawsuit filed Thursday claims 5-Hour Energy falsely claims customers get a boost of energy and focus from a unique blend of ingredients, when in actuality it's a concentrated dose of caffeine.

According to the Associated Press, suit also targets claims that users don't experience a crash when the effects subside and that the product is OK for adolescents.

The lawsuits name Living Essentials LLC and Innovation Ventures LLC as defendants.

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