Lbc Express v. Spouses Euberto · G.R. 161760

Petitioner: Lbc Express
Respondent: Spouses Euberto
Citation: G.R. No. 161760
Court: Supreme Court
Division: Second Division
Decided: August 25, 2005

Summary

This case involves courier service liability for lost passport. Euberto Ado, an overseas Filipino worker in Bahrain, entrusted his passport to LBC for customs processing when claiming shipped packages. LBC lost the passport containing his re-entry visa, preventing his return to employment. The RTC awarded substantial damages based on projected lost income, which the CA affirmed. However, the Supreme Court modified the decision, finding insufficient evidence of guaranteed re-employment. The SC deleted the P480,000 actual damages award, substituting P10,000 temperate damages, and reduced moral damages and attorney's fees. The Court found LBC acted in bad faith through negligent handling and evasive responses to inquiries, justifying moral damages under Civil Code provisions on contractual breach.

Statutes applied

Civil Code, Art. 2224

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