A popular energy drink played role in high school cheerleader’s death: Alani
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According to KRGV, the lawsuit centers around Alani energy drinks and accuses the distributors of selling “dangerously formulated and inadequately labeled” energy drinks.
Larissa Rodriguez, 17, a cheerleader at Weslaco High School died on Oct. 20, 2025, from an enlarged heart due to stress and a large amount of caffeine, attorneys representing her family told Texas ABC affiliate KRGV.
Her family is now suing Glazer’s Beer and Beverage, an energy drink distributer, claiming the drinks they distribute contributed to Rodriguez’s death.
The lawsuit claims Alani beverages contain as much caffeine as two to two-and-a-half cups of coffee, more than what the FDA recommends for teenagers.
It also says the drinks contain undisclosed amounts of stimulants which can cause cardiac issues and death, KRGV reported.
While Alani cans contain a warning on the side saying the energy drink isn’t recommended for children, people sensitive to caffeine and those who are pregnant, the family’s legal team said the drink is marketed to young consumers without clear warnings of the risks.
