Case Digest: Brigido Simon, Jr. vs. Martinez, G.R. No. 156025, January 31, 2007
Torts and Damages | Damages Recit Ver: Florida R. Martinez worked as a nurse for the Quezon City Health Department since 1954, eventually becoming Chief Nurse in 1983. She held various nursing degrees and a master's degree, and was actively involved in professional organizations, including serving as the President of the Philippine Nurses Association (PNA). In 1986, Martinez was given three choices by City Administrator Edmundo Kaimo : resign , retire , or be dismissed . She then received a letter stating her separation from service due to a probable violation of the Anti-Graft and Corrupt Practices Act. On January 5, 1987, the Ministry of Justice ordered her reinstatement as the charges were unsubstantiated. Despite reinstatement, Martinez was denied her salary and allowances from November 13, 1986, to January 29, 1987. Martinez filed an action for damages against the officials involved in her dismissal, including Simon, Borromeo, Kaimo, Lupisan, and the Quezon City Government....