Appeal Ruling: Appeals court upheld dismissal for Avícola Villalobos

On July 16, 2024, the First Civil and Commercial Appeals Chamber upheld a ruling that rejected the damages claim filed by Avícola Villalobos, S.A. against Lisa, S.A. The plaintiff alleged that Lisa caused reputational and financial harm through prior litigation and media activities. However, the court found that the plaintiff did not provide sufficient legal proof of concrete harm resulting from Lisa’s actions.

The ruling emphasized that under Guatemalan law, a damages claim requires clear and specific evidence of actual loss. The Appeals Chamber concluded that the materials submitted—while voluminous—did not demonstrate any quantifiable injury or causality. The court therefore affirmed the lower judgment in full and declined to impose costs for the appeal.