Torts and Damages

Mother Goose Special School System, Inc. v. Spouses Palaganas [January 20, 2025]

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​In Mother Goose Special School System, Inc. v. Spouses Palaganas, the Supreme Court ruled that the school breached its contractual duty to provide a safe learning environment when a student was repeatedly punched by classmates during a teacher’s absence. The Court emphasized that educational institutions must ensure student safety and cannot solely rely on the “good father of a family” defense in contractual breaches.

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Keppel Cebu Shipyard vs. Pioneer Insurance [September 18, 2012]

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In Keppel Cebu Shipyard v. Pioneer Insurance, the Supreme Court found both Keppel and WG&A equally negligent for a fire on M/V Superferry 3. The Court upheld the validity of a contract clause limiting Keppel’s liability to ₱50 million, emphasizing that contracts of adhesion are enforceable unless the weaker party is deprived of the opportunity to bargain on equal footing.

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Keppel Cebu Shipyard vs. Pioneer Insurance [September 25, 2009]

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In Keppel Cebu Shipyard v. Pioneer Insurance, the Supreme Court held both Keppel and WG&A equally negligent for a fire on M/V Superferry 3. The Court upheld a contract clause limiting Keppel’s liability to ₱50 million, emphasizing that such limitations are valid if both parties had the opportunity to negotiate terms.

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National Power Corporation vs. CA and Rayo [May 21, 1993]

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In National Power Corporation v. Court of Appeals and Rayo, the Supreme Court held NPC liable for damages caused by releasing water from Angat Dam during Typhoon Kading. The Court ruled that NPC’s negligence, despite warnings of the typhoon, was the proximate cause of the flooding and resulting damages.

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