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Teen's Death Linked to Alani Energy Drinks, Lawsuit Filed

4/15/2026

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A coroner's report links 17-year-old Larissa Rodriguez's death in Weslaco, Texas, last October to an enlarged heart from stress and caffeine in Alani energy drinks.
A lawsuit alleges Alani drinks contain twice the recommended daily caffeine limit for teens and undisclosed stimulants that may cause serious health issues.
Larissa Rodriguez had been accepted into nearly 20 colleges.
Glazer’s Beer and Beverage, Alani drinks' company, has not responded to the lawsuit.

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A coroner's report links 17-year-old Larissa Rodriguez's death in Weslaco, Texas, last October to an enlarged heart from stress and caffeine in Alani energy drinks.
A lawsuit alleges Alani drinks contain twice the recommended daily caffeine limit for teens and undisclosed stimulants that may cause serious health issues.
Larissa Rodriguez had been accepted into nearly 20 colleges.
Glazer’s Beer and Beverage, Alani drinks' company, has not responded to the lawsuit.