Civil Code Art. 2187: Quasi-delicts

Statute: Civil Code
Article: Art. 2187
Topic: Quasi-delicts
Book: BOOK IV Obligations and Contracts
Title: TITLE XVII EXTRA-CONTRACTUAL OBLIGATIONS
Chapter: CHAPTER 2 Quasi-delicts
Year: 1949

The provision

Manufacturers and processors of foodstuffs, drinks, toilet articles and similar goods shall be liable for death or injuries caused by any noxious or harmful substances used, although no contractual relation exists between them and the consumers. (n)

Cases applying this article

Coca-Cola Bottlers Phils. v. Ernani Guingona Meñez G.R. No. 209906

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