Article 2180Quasi-delicts

The obligation imposed by article 2176 is

demandable not only for one's own acts or omissions, but

also for those of persons for whom one is responsible.

The father and, in case of his death or incapacity, the

mother, are responsible for the damages caused by the

minor children who live in their company.

Guardians are liable for damages caused by the minors or

incapacitated persons who are under their authority and

live in their company.

The owners and managers of an establishment or

enterprise are likewise responsible for damages caused

by their employees in the service of the branches in

which the latter are employed or on the occasion of their

functions.

Employers shall be liable for the damages caused by their

employees and household helpers acting within the

scope of their assigned tasks, even though the former are

not engaged in any business or industry.

The State is responsible in like manner when it acts

through a special agent; but not when the damage has

been caused by the official to whom the task done

properly pertains, in which case what is provided in article

2176 shall be applicable.

Lastly, teachers or heads of establishments of arts and

trades shall be liable for damages caused by their pupils

and students or apprentices, so long as they remain in

their custody.

The responsibility treated of in this article shall cease

when the persons herein mentioned prove that they

observed all the diligence of a good father of a family to

prevent damage. (1903a)