The family of a 17-year-old Texas cheerleader has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the distributor of an energy drink, alleging the teenager died from a heart condition caused by excessive caffeine consumption.

Rodriguez was a high school senior and co-captain of her varsity cheerleading squad when she suffered what the family describes as a fatal cardiac event. According to the lawsuit, she had consumed at least one 12-ounce can of Alani Nu energy drink.

The family's legal action claims the teenager died from an enlarged heart condition that they attribute to ingesting large amounts of caffeine from the energy drinks. The lawsuit targets the distributor of the popular beverage brand.

Energy drinks have faced increasing scrutiny over their high caffeine content and potential health risks, particularly for young consumers. The case highlights ongoing concerns about the safety of these products for teenagers and adolescents.

The lawsuit characterizes the energy drink as "unreasonably dangerous," though specific details about the product's caffeine content or the circumstances surrounding Rodriguez's consumption have not been fully disclosed in available court documents.