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Flores-Concepcion vs. Castaneda [DISSENTING OPINION, CAGUIOA, J.]

SHARON FLORES-CONCEPCION, COMPLAINANT, V. JUDGE LIBERTY O. CASTANEDA, REGIONAL TRIAL COURT, BRANCH 67, PANIQUI, TARLAC, RESPONDENT.

[ A.M. No. RTJ-15-2438 [Formerly OCA I.P.I. No. 11-3681-RTJ] | 2020-09-02

DISSENTING OPINION

CAGUIOA, J.:

I dissent from the majority's dismissal of the instant case on the ground of mootness in view of respondent's death during the proceedings. Based on the particular circumstances of this case, it is my view that respondent can still be declared administratively liable. However, considering that respondent had already been dismissed from service with forfeiture of retirement benefits in a previous administrative case, a penalty can no longer be imposed against her.

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