Garcia v.

Salvador*
G.R. No. 168512 (20 March 2007)
FACTS:
Ranida Salvador is working as trainee in Accounting Department of
Limay Bulk Hnadling Terminal, Inc. As a prerequisite for regular
employment, she underwent a medical examination.
Garcia is a medical technologist. He conducted medical examination
on Ranida. The results of the test was signed by Dr. Castro, pathologist. The
results was interpreted by Dr. Sto. Domingo, company physician. Ranida
appered to have been suffering from Hepa B. Consequently, she was
terminated.
Ranida told her father, Ramon, about the same. Because of this,
Ramon had a heart attack and was confined at the Bataan Hospital.
Eventually, it turned out that Ranida was not suffering from any
ailment.
Trial court dismissed the complaint for failure to present sufficient
evidence to prove the liability of Garcia.
ISSUE:
Whether Garcia must be liable for damages?
RULING:
Yes. The elements of actionable conduct are:
1.
2.
3.
4.

Duty;
Breach;
Injury; and
Proximate Causation

Their business is impressed with public interest, as such, high

standards of performance are expected from them.