In Barnaul, the businessman will answer in court for injuring the visitors of the coffee shop
In Barnaul, a criminal case was sent to the court against a 34-year-old individual entrepreneur after two coffee shop visitors were electrocuted by taking up the handle of the front door
It all happened on May 8, 2025 in one of the popular coffee shops on Lenin Avenue. According to the investigation, the entrepreneur provided the institution with maintenance services for electrical networks and electrical equipment. Its main activity is electrical work.
The investigation established that the entrepreneur knew about the absence of a protective grounding in the room and automatic power outage, but did not ensure their installation. As a result, two visitors, taking up the handle of the front door, received an electric shock.
The victims required medical care and treatment in inpatient conditions. One of the men was 19 years old at the time. He grabbed the door handles with both hands. After the shock, the young man was in the hospital for some time, then he was discharged, left under the supervision of doctors and prescribed a course of treatment.
A criminal case was opened against the entrepreneur under Part 1 of Art. 238 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation (provision of services that do not meet the requirements for the safety of life and health of consumers).
After the investigation was completed, the prosecutor's office approved the indictment. The criminal case was sent to the court for consideration on the merits.
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