The company Epec has been ordered to pay over 25 million pesos to a victim due to a defective installation that electrified a gate. The ruling holds a subcontractor accountable and follows a prior criminal conviction of the supervisor. Judge Juan Manuel Cafferata set the compensation for the victim's serious health consequences.
In a recent ruling, Civil Judge Juan Manuel Cafferata from Córdoba ordered the Provincial Energy Company of Córdoba (Epec) to pay compensation exceeding 25 million pesos. The decision stems from a defective work by the company, which led to the electrification of a gate and severe injuries to the victim.
Responsibility also falls on the subcontractor tasked with installing the electric meter. Previously, the work supervisor was convicted in criminal court for his role in the incident. This case highlights the risks of improper electrical installations and the legal repercussions for involved state companies.
The compensation aims to address the permanent health sequelae suffered by the affected individual, emphasizing the importance of safety in public works. No further details of the judicial process are available in the sources, but the amount reflects the severity of the harm caused.
