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Teen's death linked to energy drink lawsuit
10 Apr
Summary
- A teen died from a cardiac event after consuming an energy drink.
- Lawsuit alleges excessive caffeine caused cardiomyopathy.
- Distributors are being sued for failing to provide warnings.
A 17-year-old from Hidalgo County, Larissa Rodriguez, died on October 20, 2025, following a cardiac event, as detailed in a wrongful death lawsuit filed by her parents. The lawsuit attributes her death to cardiomyopathy, allegedly caused by excessive caffeine consumption from Alani Nu energy drinks.
Rodriguez's attorney stated she consumed the drinks frequently, often before school or sports, sometimes up to one can daily. Tests revealed only caffeine in her system, with no pre-existing heart conditions or other substances present. The lawsuit highlights that a 12-fluid-ounce can contains 200 milligrams of caffeine, exceeding the recommended limit for minors.
Distributors Glazer's Beer and Beverage LLC and Glazer's Beer and Beverage of Texas LLC are named defendants for allegedly failing to provide adequate warnings. The family seeks $1 million in damages. Celsius Holdings Inc., the parent company of Alani Nu, stated that product caffeine content is disclosed and labeled with warnings.
