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Jan 28, 2024 medical malpractice negligence torts patient rights supreme court civil liability

Medical Malpractice in the Philippines: Proving Negligence After Nuñez vs. Daz

When is a bad medical outcome negligence? The Supreme Court's Nuñez ruling clarifies the high burden of proof in Philippine malpractice cases.

Nov 16, 2021 cargo claims maritime law evidence res ipsa loquitur common carriers

Proving Cargo Damage Claims: Evidence Rules and Res Ipsa Loquitur

The Supreme Court clarifies the evidence needed to prove cargo damage claims and when res ipsa loquitur applies.

Jul 17, 2014 quasi-delict vicarious liability res ipsa loquitur civil law damages negligence

Vehicle Accidents and Utility Posts: Liability Under Philippine Law

Learn how Philippine courts determine liability when a vehicle damages utility infrastructure, including negligence, vicarious liability, and damages.

Mar 25, 2014 torts negligence res ipsa loquitur damages cargo storage fortuitous event

Stored Goods Destroyed by Fire: When Negligence Overrides Fortuitous Events

Learn when storage facilities are liable for goods destroyed by fire, and how the Supreme Court applied res ipsa loquitur in ICTSI v. Chua.

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.