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Ricafort vs. Atty. Medina

DIONNIE RICAFORT, COMPLAINANT, VS. ATTY. RENE O. MEDINA, RESPONDENT.

A.C. No. 5179 | 2016-05-31

RESOLUTION
 
LEONEN, J.:
 
Complainant Dionnie Ricafort filed a complaint for disbarment[1] against respondent Atty. Rene O. Medina on December 10, 1999.[2]

Complainant alleged that at about 7:30 a.m. on October 4, 1999, his tricycle sideswiped respondent's car along Sarvida Street in Surigao City.[3] Respondent alighted from his car and confronted complainant. Respondent allegedly snapped at complainant, saying: "Wa ka makaila sa ako?" ("Do you not know me?") Respondent proceeded to slap complainant, and then left.[4]

Later, Manuel Cuizon, a traffic aide, informed complainant of the plate number of...