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Energy drink distributor denies 'each and every allegation' in Weslaco cheerleader's wrongful death lawsuit
Summary by The Brownsville Editorial Desk Claudia Torres , as published by ValleyCentral
· June 1, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway This is the distributor's first statement since the lawsuit was filed.
A lawsuit has been filed in connection with the death of a Weslaco cheerleader. The lawsuit alleges that excessive caffeine consumption contributed to the cheerleader's death, specifically citing an enlarged heart. The energy drink distributor named in the lawsuit has issued a response, denying all allegations made against it.
This is the distributor's first statement since the lawsuit was filed. Further details about the lawsuit and the energy drink distributor's response are available from ValleyCentral, the source of this information.
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Category: local Published: June 1, 2026 Source: ValleyCentral Reading time: 1 min
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