Suppose that a company hires a delivery driver to transport goods to different locations.

While on duty,
the driver runs a red light and hits a pedestrian, causing serious injuries. The pedestrian can sue the
driver for his act of negligence under Article 2176 of the Civil Code, which imposes liability for damages
resulting from the fault or negligence of a person who caused harm to another.

However, under Article 2180, the company that employed the driver can also be held responsible for the
damages caused by the driver. This is because the company has the duty to ensure that its employees
are properly trained and equipped to carry out their duties safely. If the company failed to provide
adequate training, supervision, or equipment to the driver, it can be held liable for the driver's
negligence.

In this scenario, the injured pedestrian can sue both the driver and the company for damages. The
company can be held jointly and severally liable with the driver, which means that it can be required to
pay the full amount of damages awarded to the injured party if the driver is unable to pay.

This example illustrates how Article 2180 and Article 2176 work together to ensure that those who
caused harm to others are held accountable, including not only the individual who committed the act of
negligence but also the person or entity responsible for the actions of the negligent person.