Carrier Liability for Goods Damage Due to Improper Loading

A trial court found a defendant liable for breach of contract after the defendant, a carrier, failed to safely transport goods, resulting in damage that exceeded the value of the goods at destination, based on the finding that the carrier's agent was negligent in overseeing the loading and stowage, which established liability under the applicable transport regulations holding the carrier responsible for loss or damage to goods in its custody. The reviewing court upheld the decision, reasoning that the trial court correctly applied the presumption of fault against the carrier once damage was established, and the evidence supported the finding that the carrier's agent's demonstrable fault in handling the goods was the direct cause of the loss, justifying full indemnification.