Celsius Energy Drink Lawsuit | 2026 Latest Updates

Celsius Holdings, Inc. makes Celsius and Alani Nu energy drinks. The company has faced several separate legal matters, from a false-advertising class action to a state investigation into caffeine marketed to teens.

In 2025, a packaging mix-up led High Noon to recall cans labeled CELSIUS ASTRO VIBE Energy Drink that actually held vodka seltzer. No lawsuit followed. A Texas family later sued a distributor, alleging their daughter’s death followed heavy caffeine intake.

Celsius Holdings settled one false-advertising class action for $7,800,000 and saw a second voluntarily dismissed. The Texas Attorney General opened an investigation into Celsius Holdings and Alani Nu in June 2026 over youth-targeted marketing. No lawsuit currently names Celsius Holdings.

Latest Celsius Energy Drink Lawsuit Updates

June 4, 2026: Texas Attorney General Opens Investigation

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announced an investigation into Celsius Holdings and Alani Nu [1]. He said the brand’s youth-oriented marketing and 200 mg of caffeine per can may violate the Texas Deceptive Trade Practices Act.

The announcement pointed to the Rodriguez family’s wrongful-death lawsuit. It also warned that high caffeine intake carries documented health risks for children and teens, citing research from the National Institutes of Health [2].

April 8, 2026: Family Files Wrongful-Death Suit over Alani Nu

The family of Larissa Rodriguez, 17, who died in October 2025, filed a wrongful-death suit [3] in Hidalgo County, Texas. The suit names distributor Glazer’s Beer and Beverage and alleges inadequate caffeine warnings on Alani Nu energy drinks.

A medical examiner attributed her death to an enlarged heart linked to stress and caffeine, according to the family’s attorney. Celsius Holdings, which owns Alani Nu, is not named as a defendant in the suit.

July 29, 2025: High Noon Recalls Cans Mislabeled as CELSIUS ASTRO VIBE

High Noon recalled two production lots of its Beach Variety 12-packs, an FDA recall notice says [4]. Some cans labeled CELSIUS ASTRO VIBE Energy Drink, Sparkling Blue Razz Edition, held High Noon vodka seltzer instead of energy drink.

A shared packaging supplier caused the mix-up. No illnesses or adverse events were reported, and Celsius said the recall did not involve its own products.

August 14, 2024: Starks Class Action Voluntarily Dismissed

Shaianne Starks brought a proposed class action against Celsius Holdings on behalf of herself and others similarly situated [5]. She filed it in the Southern District of California in January 2024, alleging unspecified statutory violations.

The case was set for a dismissal hearing after Celsius was never served with the complaint. Starks then voluntarily dismissed it in August 2024, without any ruling on the merits.

April 5, 2023: Judge Approves $7,800,000 Hezi Settlement

A federal judge granted final approval to a class-action settlement resolving claims that Celsius falsely advertised its drinks as containing no preservatives. The order created a $7,800,000 fund for the class.

The settlement also covered $2,842,294.01 in attorneys’ fees and costs. It closed the underlying case that Amit Hezi and Joseph Nina had first brought against Celsius Holdings in 2021.

November 23, 2021: Hezi Files “No Preservatives” Class Action

Amit Hezi and Joseph Nina sued Celsius Holdings in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York. Their complaint, filed on behalf of a proposed class, claimed the marketing falsely stated the drinks contained no preservatives.

The lawsuit named Celsius Holdings as the sole defendant and became the basis for the settlement a federal judge approved in April 2023.

Who May Be Affected?

People who bought High Noon Beach Variety 12-packs with the recalled lot codes may have gotten a can of alcohol by mistake. The label on that can showed the CELSIUS ASTRO VIBE drink instead.

The recalled High Noon packs were shipped to distributors in Florida, Michigan, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Virginia and Wisconsin.

Parents of children and teenagers who regularly drink Alani Nu or Celsius energy drinks may also have relevant circumstances. This is especially true for families with a history of heart problems.

The Texas Attorney General’s office says a 12-ounce Alani Nu can holds 200 mg of caffeine. It calls that level dangerous for that age group.

Families of a child or teenager who had a serious caffeine-related health event after drinking Alani Nu or Celsius may want a review.

The family already suing over Larissa Rodriguez’s death is one example, and an individual legal review can look at the specific facts.

Reported Injuries or Damages

The FDA’s recall notice reports no illnesses or adverse events linked to the mislabeled cans. It calls the issue an alcohol mix-up rather than a safety defect in the energy drink itself.

Separately, the family of Larissa Rodriguez alleges in their wrongful-death complaint that her fatal enlarged heart followed excessive caffeine intake. She drank Alani Nu energy drinks regularly, the complaint says.

The Hidalgo County medical examiner attributed her death to “an enlarged heart due to stress and large amounts of caffeine,” according to the family’s attorney.

The same Texas Attorney General investigation cites the National Institutes of Health, which advises against energy drink use by children and teens.

It points to documented risks for that age group, such as a faster heart rate, heart palpitations, high blood pressure, anxiety and dehydration, the same pattern MedlinePlus’s own caffeine guidance names [6].

Recall and Regulatory Background

High Noon’s July 2025 recall involved two lots of Beach Variety 12-packs. Some of those CELSIUS ASTRO VIBE cans actually held vodka seltzer rather than energy drink. Regulators were notified, and no illness or injury reports followed the mix-up.

Consumers with the affected lot codes were told to dispose of the cans and contact High Noon Consumer Relations. A recall does not by itself establish legal liability.

Evidence to Preserve

People who believe a mislabeled can or a high-caffeine energy drink caused them harm should keep the following records and items:

• The can or package, including its lot code, UPC and lid color
• Store or online purchase receipts showing the date and location of purchase
• Photographs of the product, packaging and any lot codes before disposal
• Medical records, emergency room visits and the medical examiner’s or physician’s findings
• Correspondence with High Noon Consumer Relations, Celsius or Alani Nu about the issue
• Social media posts or other records showing how often the drink was consumed

These records can help a lawyer confirm what was purchased, when, and what happened afterward, and how it may relate to a specific claim.

Filing Deadlines

Deadlines to file a claim over a mislabeled product or a caffeine-related injury come from state law, not from this page.

How much time a family has depends on where they live. It also depends on when the exposure, illness, injury or diagnosis happened. Some states start the clock at diagnosis rather than at the event itself.

Missing that caffeine-injury filing deadline can end a claim even when the underlying facts are strong. A lawyer can confirm the deadline that applies to a caffeine- or labeling-related claim involving Celsius or Alani Nu.

Potential Compensation

A consumer product-liability or false-advertising claim against Celsius Holdings or a distributor could include several damage categories. These might cover medical expenses, lost income and other losses tied to a verified injury or purchase.

The 2023 settlement in Hezi v. Celsius Holdings, Inc. created a $7,800,000 fund to compensate class members over false “no preservatives” claims, and that case is now closed to new claims.

Compensation amounts vary by case. Past results do not guarantee future outcomes. A lawyer can explain which potential compensation categories might fit an individual claim.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is There Currently a Celsius Energy Drink Lawsuit?

Yes, there is a Celsius energy drink lawsuit landscape right now, though no single case covers everything. Four separate matters touch Celsius Holdings and its Alani Nu brand: two resolved class actions, one pending wrongful-death suit and one state investigation.

Is There a Celsius Cancer Lawsuit?

No, despite online claims, no verified Celsius or Alani Nu cancer lawsuit, multidistrict litigation or settlement program exists. The Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation’s pending-MDL list, checked September 24, 2026, carries no Celsius Holdings or Alani Nu matter of any kind.

Can I Still File a Claim in the Celsius Settlement?

No, you can no longer file a claim in the Celsius settlement. The 2023 Hezi settlement over “no preservatives” claims already closed. Its administrator filed a Notice of Completion of Duties on December 29, 2023, ending the claims process.

Is the Celsius Energy Drink Lawsuit Related to Caffeine or Heart Problems?

The Celsius energy drink lawsuit matters are only partly related to caffeine or heart problems. The Rodriguez wrongful-death suit and the Texas Attorney General’s investigation involve caffeine and heart-health concerns. The 2025 recall and the Hezi and Starks class actions involved labeling, not cardiac injury.

What Should I Do If I Think I Was Harmed by Celsius or Alani Nu?

If you think you were harmed by Celsius or Alani Nu, keep the can, its lot code and your receipt, and seek medical care. A lawyer can review a caffeine- or labeling-related injury for free, and High Noon’s consumer relations team handles recall questions at consumerrelations@highnoonvodka.com.

What Does the Research Say About Caffeine Risks in Energy Drinks?

Research on caffeine risks in energy drinks shows the FDA sets 400 mg a day as the adult limit. Columbia University Irving Medical Center sets a lower teen limit of under 100 mg. A 12-ounce Alani Nu or Celsius can already holds 200 mg.

References

1. https://www.texasattorneygeneral.gov/news/releases/attorney-general-ken-paxton-announces-investigation-celsius-energy-drink-company-protect-texas
2. https://www.nih.gov
3. https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/texas-teens-death-linked-caffeine-alani-nu-energy-drink-family-alleges-rcna267441
4. https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/high-noon-announces-recall-its-vodka-seltzer-beach-pack-12-pack-due-inclusion-celsiusr-astro-vibe-tm
5. https://www.courtlistener.com/?q=%22Starks+v.+Celsius+Holdings%22&type=r
6. https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/002445.htm