A DYING SHAME –
April 10, 2026 – The lawyer argued that Alani Nu energy drinks, which the late teen drank often, “had inadequate warnings about the serious cardiac risks that this product brings. Rodriguez had no pre-existing heart conditions or heart-related problems and said that the medical examiner tested for myriad drugs and that “everything was negative, not one trace of alcohol or anything. The only thing she had in her system was caffeine.” Agosto said that the late teen was “full of life, full of love, smart, academic, and with a bright future.”
Rodriguez’s family is suing distributors Glazer’s Beer and Beverage and Glazer’s Beer and Beverage of Texas, which distributes beverages in Arkansas, Iowa, Louisiana, Nebraska, Oklahoma and Texas, according to its website. Celsius Inc., which owns Alani Nu, said in a statement that it is “saddened by this loss, and our thoughts are with the family. We take product safety seriously and believe consumers should have clear information about what they are drinking.” Alani Nu energy drinks disclose 200mg of caffeine on the can, and the label states the product is not recommended for children, people sensitive to caffeine, pregnant women, or women who are nursing,” the statement said. “Our products comply with applicable federal labeling requirements, and our policy is not to market or sample to anyone under 18, consistent with those label warnings.”
