Greenstar Express v. Universal · G.R. 205090

Petitioner: Greenstar Express
Respondent: Universal Robina Corporation
Citation: G.R. No. 205090
Court: Supreme Court
Division: Second Division
Ponente: Del Castillo, J.
Decided: October 17, 2016

Summary

This case involves a fatal vehicular collision on February 25, 2003, between a Greenstar Express bus and a URC-owned van driven by NURC employee Renante Bicomong. Greenstar sued for damages claiming Bicomong's negligence caused the accident. The key issue was whether respondent employers could be held liable under Article 2180 of the Civil Code for their employee's actions. All three court levels ruled that since the accident occurred on a holiday while Bicomong was on a personal trip home using an unauthorized company vehicle, he was not acting within the scope of his assigned tasks, thus absolving the employers of vicarious liability. The Supreme Court additionally found that bus driver Sayson was negligent under the last clear chance doctrine, having seen the van's precarious driving 250 meters away but failing to take defensive measures as required of common carriers.

Statutes applied

Civil Code, Art. 2180

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By the Intellegal Editorial Board · October 17, 2016

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