A tragic event has shaken the United States, where a 17-year-old girl died after consuming an energy drink, while her family has filed a lawsuit accusing the company of lacking clear warnings about the risks. The victim, Larissa Rodriguez, was a high school student and a well-known figure in her community as a cheerleader and beauty pageant winner. She passed away on October 20, 2025, following a fatal heart episode, linked according to documents to a heart muscle condition that can also be caused by excessive caffeine consumption. According to the lawsuit filed by her parents, the girl had consumed at least one energy drink containing about 200 milligrams of caffeine, a level considered high for adolescents, for whom a maximum daily limit of around 100 milligrams is recommended. The family claims the product does not clearly warn about the risks of excessive consumption and that the label is small and difficult to notice. They also accuse the company of marketing that presents the drink as part of a healthy lifestyle, specifically targeting young people and adolescents. The lawsuit states that the drink’s ingredients can cause serious problems such as arrhythmia, cardiac arrest, and even death, especially in individuals sensitive to caffeine. Meanwhile, health authorities have previously warned that energy drinks are not recommended for children and adolescents.