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LOUISIANA

Negligence / Personal Injury

1 Year 1 year

Products Liability

SOL: 1 year. The one-year statute of limitations does not run against minors (those under 18) in actions involving permanent disability and brought pursuant to the Louisiana Products Liability Act or state law governing products liability actions in effect at the time of the injury.
Wrongful Death
SOL: 1 year

Medical, Dental, Nursing, and Hospital Malpractice

1 Year Medical, Dental, Nursing, and Hospital Malpractice (also accountant and attorney malpractice)
SOL: 1 year with Discovery Rule, but no more than 3 years after occurrence.  Damages limited by specific statutes.

Actions Not Provided For

2 Years 2 years

Charitable Immunity

Abolished.

No dram shop liability

Comparative Negligence

Applies, however, no recovery by plaintiff if blood alcohol level .08% or more while operating a car, boat, or aircraft and plaintiff more than 25% negligent.

Sovereign Immunity

No immunity for state, state agency from suit and liability in contract or injury to person or property.  Although special statutes do exist to limit liability and create structured payment plans.  Max awards of $500,000 except as to medical care and loss of earnings.

Punitive Damages

Limited to specific situations governed by statute.  Wanton or reckless conduct involving driving while intoxicated, criminal sexual activity with victims 17 or younger, and the sale or distribution of illegal drugs.

Consumer Fraud Complaint

Louisiana Office of the Attorney General, Consumer Protection
(225)326-6465
(800)351-4889 (toll-free in Louisiana)