Louisiana § CC 2315.14 - Liability for damages caused by offenses related to obstruction of freedom of worship in a church or other place of worship
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§ CC 2315.14. Liability for damages caused by offenses related to obstruction of freedom of worship in a church or other place of worship
A. In addition to general and special damages, a prevailing plaintiff shall be awarded court costs and reasonable attorney fees upon proof that the injuries on which the action is based were caused by conduct prohibited by R.S. 14:38.6 resulting in the injury to the person, obstruction of the freedom of worship in a church or other place of worship, or damage to property, regardless of whether the defendant was arrested, charged, or prosecuted for such conduct.
B. Nothing in this Article shall be construed to limit any other cause of action or remedy provided by law.
C. As used in this Article, a defendant includes any person who knowingly aided, abetted, financed, funded, solicited, conspired, or otherwise provided material support or assistance for conduct prohibited by R.S. 14:38.6.
D.(1) Recoverable damages pursuant to this Article may include but are not limited to damages for physical injury, mental anguish, emotional distress, property damage, lost income, interference with the free exercise of religion, and any other damages authorized by law.
(2) In addition to any other remedy provided by law, a court may grant temporary restraining orders, preliminary injunctions, permanent injunctions, or declaratory relief, as well as court costs and reasonable attorney fees, to prevent the conduct, or to prevent the continuation of the conduct, that is prohibited by R.S. 14:38.6.
Acts 2026, No. 379, §2, eff. May 22, 2026.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section CC 2315.14 ("Liability for damages caused by offenses related to obstruction of freedom of worship in a church or other place of worship") is part of the Louisiana Civil Code, the codified statutory law of Louisiana. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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