Florida Vintage: Boy, 12, electrocuted at bus stop, prompting lasting changes to public safety

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Jorge Luis Cabrera was just 12 years old when he was electrocuted at a bus stop in Miami-Dade County. The tragedy exposed dangerous electrical failures that should have never existed. His death led to a landmark $65.1 million verdict and lasting changes to public safety.

Jorge Luis Cabrera was just 12 years old when he was electrocuted at a bus stop in Miami-Dade County. The tragedy exposed dangerous electrical failures that should have never existed. His death led to a landmark $65.1 million verdict and lasting changes to public safety.

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