G.R. No. 198640 - Sunga vs. Virjen Shipping Corp.

Sunga vs. Virjen Shipping Corp.

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Title Supreme Court: Sunga vs. Virjen Shipping Corp.

Case: G.R. No. 198640

Decision Date: Apr 23, 2014

Seafarer Sunga sustained a back injury while working on a vessel, leading to a dispute over disability benefits under the CBA versus POEA contract. The Supreme Court ruled in his favor, upholding the NLRC's decision and awarding higher CBA benefits, deeming the injury an unforeseen accident.

disability benefits

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