Texas family sues distributor after teen cheerleader's death linked to Alani Nu energy drinks
TL;DR
The parents of 17-year-old Larissa Rodriguez filed a wrongful-death lawsuit against Glazer's Beer and Beverage, alleging Alani Nu energy drinks contributed to her fatal cardiomyopathy from excessive caffeine, citing inadequate warnings on the cans and marketing aimed at youth; they seek $1 million in damages and expect additional defendants.
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