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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.

Jun 29, 2010 torts school liability negligence student safety special parental authority damages

School Negligence: Defining the Scope of Responsibility for Student Safety in Science Experiments

A Supreme Court ruling clarifies that schools and teachers owe students a high degree of care during dangerous activities like science experiments.

Jan 31, 2007 hospital liability medical negligence doctor negligence corporate negligence respondeat superior philippine law

Hospital Liability for Doctor Negligence in the Philippines: Corporate Responsibility Explained

When can a Philippine hospital be held liable for a doctor's negligence? The Supreme Court's ruling in Professional Services, Inc. v. Agana clarifies corporate responsibility.

Jun 28, 2001 registered owner liability vehicle accidents civil law jurisprudence motor vehicle registration

Registered Vehicle Owner’s Liability for Accidents: Aguilar v. Commercial Savings Bank

Philippine law holds the registered vehicle owner primarily liable for accidents, even if another person was driving. Learn the rule and its practical impact.