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Larissa Nicole Rodriguez\u2019s death shattered the illusion that energy drinks are harmless boosts for busy teens. Her family describes a girl with no history of heart problems, an athlete who trusted what was on the shelves and in the hands of her friends. Now, medical records citing \u201cstress and large amounts of caffeine\u201d hang over every can she once casually opened.<\/p>\n

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Their lawsuit doesn\u2019t just seek more than $1 million; it demands accountability from companies they say wrapped danger in wellness branding and fine-print warnings. While Alani Nu\u2019s parent company insists it followed federal rules and avoided marketing to minors, Larissa\u2019s parents see a system that failed to protect a 17-year-old who never imagined her morning routine could be fatal. Behind the legal arguments is a raw, simple plea: that no other family should learn too late what a label didn\u2019t make painfully clear.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Larissa Nicole Rodriguez\u2019s death shattered the illusion that energy drinks are harmless boosts for busy teens. 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