- Petitioner
- National Transmission Corporation
- Respondent
- Leslie L. de Jesus
- Citation
- G.R. No. 217928
- Court
- Supreme Court
- Division
- First Division
- Ponente
- Peralta, J.
- Decided
- July 29, 2015
Summary
The heirs of Baby John De Jesus, a Lineman II who died from electrocution while performing work duties at Kalaklan Station, filed a quasi-delict case against his employer National Transmission Corporation. The RTC found the employer liable for failing to exercise proper diligence in supervising employees, particularly noting the foreman's inadequate knowledge of proper work procedures. The Court of Appeals affirmed but reduced damages by 20% due to the victim's contributory negligence in proceeding without required safety equipment. The Supreme Court denied the employer's petition, upholding the employer's liability under Civil Code provisions on quasi-delict while recognizing the victim's contributory fault. The case establishes the presumption of employer negligence in workplace accidents and the burden to prove adequate supervision.
Intellegal Wiki · Key Holding
Denied the petition, holding that the employer failed to overcome the presumption of negligence under Article 2180 for its employee's fatal workplace electrocution, while the victim's contributory negligence warranted a 20% reduction of damages under Article 2179.
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