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Dec 4, 2012 hotel liability quasi-delict negligence proximate cause res ipsa loquitur guest safety

Hotel Liability After Huang v. Philippine Hoteliers: When a Guest’s Own Negligence Bars Damages

A guest’s own negligence can defeat a hotel injury claim. Learn the quasi-delict rules from Huang v. Philippine Hoteliers, Inc.

Jan 11, 2011 insurance law hotel liability necessary deposit bailment subrogation civil code

Hotel Liability for Lost Vehicles: Necessary Deposits Under Philippine Law

When a hotel valet loses a guest's vehicle, who pays? Philippine law on necessary deposits and the Durban Apartments ruling explain.

Feb 16, 2005 hotel liability civil code consumer protection safety deposit box waiver tort

Hotel Waivers for Lost Guest Items Are Void: The McLoughlin Rule

Philippine law voids hotel waivers for lost guest belongings. Learn the McLoughlin case and what hotels must do.