Case Digest (G.R. No. L-50083)
Facts:
- Atanacia Fernandez is the petitioner against Minister Blas F. Ople and the Government Service Insurance System (GSIS).
- On February 27, 1973, Fernandez filed a notice of injury and a claim for compensation, citing medical conditions: rheumatic arthritis, pulmonary tuberculosis, and adhesive pleuritis.
- The regional office of the Workmen's Compensation Commission initially found her claim compensable and awarded P6,000.
- This decision was later reversed by the Commission en banc.
- A motion for reconsideration was filed but denied by Minister Ople.
- The petition for certiorari contended that Minister Ople erred in denying benefits under the Workmen's Compensation Act.
- The respondents were required to comment on the petition, and after extensions, they submitted their response on April 15, 1980.
- The GSIS recommended payment of Fernandez's claim, which was adopted by the GSIS Board of Trustees.
- Vouchers for payment were prepared on October 16, 1979, and checks were issued to Fernandez and her counsel on October 18, 1979, released on October 26, 1979.
Issue:
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Ruling:
- The Supreme Court dismissed the petition for certiorari, stating that the matter had become moot and academic because Atanacia Fernandez had re...(Unlock)
Ratio:
- The Court emphasized that once a claimant receives their entitled benefits, any further legal dispute regarding the claim becomes moot.
- The Court acknowledged the Government Corporate Counsel&#...continue reading
Case Digest (G.R. No. L-50083)
Facts:
The case involves Atanacia Fernandez as the petitioner and Minister Blas F. Ople along with the Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) as the respondents. The events leading to this case began on February 27, 1973, when Atanacia Fernandez filed a notice of injury or sickness and a claim for compensation, asserting that her medical conditions—rheumatic arthritis, pulmonary tuberculosis, and adhesive pleuritis—were directly caused or aggravated by the nature of her employment. Initially, the regional office of the Workmen's Compensation Commission found her claim compensable and awarded her P6,000. However, this decision was reversed by the Commission en banc. Following this, a motion for reconsideration was filed but was denied by Minister Ople. The primary contention in the petition for certiorari was that the Minister erred in concluding that Fernandez was not entitled to benefits under the Workmen's Compensation Act. The respondents were required to comment on the petition, and after a second extension, they submitted their response on April 15, 1980. The GSIS, through the Government Corporate Counsel, had reco...