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(1991)
G.R. No. 95582 October 7, 1991
Lessons Applicable: Actionable Document (Transportation)
Laws Applicable: Art. 1733, Art. 1755
FACTS:
May 13, 1985: Theodore M. Lardizabal was driving a passenger bus belonging to Dangwa
Transportation Co. Inc. (Dangwa)
The bus was at full stop bet. Bunkhouses 53 and 54 when Pedro alighted
Pedro Cudiamat fell from the platform of the bus when it suddenly accelerated forward
Pedro was ran over by the rear right tires of the vehicle
Theodore first brought his other passengers and cargo to their respective destinations
before bringing Pedro to Lepanto Hospital where he expired
Private respondents filed a complaint for damages against Dangwa for the death of Pedro
Cudiamat
Dangwa: observed and continued to observe the extraordinary diligence required in the
operation of the co. and the supervision of the employees even as they are not absolute
insurers of the public at large
RTC: in favour of Dangwa holding Pedrito as negligent and his negligence was the cause of
his death but still ordered to pay in equity P 10,000 to the heirs of Pedrito
CA: reversed and ordered to pay Pedrito indemnity, moral damages, actual and
compensatory damages and cost of the suit
ISSUE: W/N Dangwa should be held liable for the negligence of its driver Theodore