by: Seth JohnsonPublished on: 03/03/2026Jerry Bloodworth charged his electric scooter in a detached garage, used the original charger, and never modified a thing. On August 28, 2025, he still lost a three-car garage, two vehicles, and nearly $200,000. This is his story.
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