Timeline (G.R. No. 170813)
Accident Date: On 03 May 1989, a vehicular accident occurred involving a jeep owned by Spouses Rolando and Linaflor Lomotan and a ten-wheeler truck driven by Onofre V. Rivera.
Injury Details: Respondent Rico Umuyon was driving the jeep at a moderate speed when the truck, driven by Rivera, overtook a car and collided with the jeep, causing Umuyon to suffer severe injuries.
Hospitalization: Umuyon was hospitalized for 19 days due to "blunt thoracic injury with multiple rib fracture, fractured scapula (L), with pneumohemothorax."
Income Loss: Due to his injuries, Umuyon's daily income decreased from P150.00 to P100.00.
Civil Action Filed: On 27 October 1989, the respondents filed a civil action for damages against BF Metal Corporation and Rivera in the Regional Trial Court (RTC) of Antipolo, Rizal.
Allegations of Negligence: The complaint alleged gross negligence and recklessness on Rivera's part and claimed that BF Metal Corporation failed to exercise due diligence in supervising Rivera.
Defendants' Response: In their Answer, petitioner BF Metal Corporation and Rivera denied the allegations and claimed that the respondents were not the proper parties to sue.
Trial Testimonies: During the trial, respondents presented testimonies from Umuyon, police officers, and an auto-repair shop owner regarding the accident and damages.
Documentary Evidence: The respondents submitted cost estimates for the jeep's repair, with one estimate at P96,000.00 and another at P130,655.00.
Criminal Case Reference: Evidence included ...continue reading