Property Owner Liability for Falling Object Damages

A property owner appealed a decision that held them liable for damages caused by an unsecured object falling from their building onto a public thoroughfare, arguing that the fall was due to an act of God or an unforeseeable event beyond their control. The court rejected the appeal, reasoning that property owners have an absolute and non-delegable obligation to maintain their property, including fixtures and objects attached to it, in a condition that prevents any danger to passersby, and that the owner failed to prove the damage resulted solely from an external, irresistible, and unforeseeable cause, thus upholding the strict liability imposed by relevant civil code articles concerning the liability for falling objects.