A Texas family has filed a wrongful death lawsuit alleging that a popular energy drink played a role in the death of their 17-year-old daughter, Larissa Rodriguez.
According kctv5.com the lawsuit, Rodriguez—described as a healthy high school senior and cheerleader—died in October 2025 after reportedly consuming high-caffeine energy drinks on a regular basis. The family claims the beverage, sold by Alani Nu, contained caffeine levels that were unsafe for minors.
The legal complaint argues that a single can of the drink contains approximately 200 milligrams of caffeine—an amount experts often say exceeds recommended limits for teenagers. The family also alleges that warning labels were insufficient and that the product was marketed in a way that appealed to younger consumers.
A medical examiner cited cardiomyopathy, a condition affecting the heart muscle, as a cause of death, with high caffeine intake listed as a contributing factor, according to reports.
Representatives for the company have not publicly commented on the lawsuit. The case is likely to intensify scrutiny around energy drink marketing practices and caffeine consumption among teens.
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