Louisiana § CC 3545 - Products liability
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § CC 3545 — Products liability, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ CC 3545. Products liability
Delictual and quasi-delictual liability for injury caused by a product, as well as damages, whether compensatory, special, or punitive, are governed by the law of this state: (1) when the injury was sustained in this state by a person domiciled or residing in this state; or (2) when the product was manufactured, produced, or acquired in this state and caused the injury either in this state or in another state to a person domiciled in this state.
The preceding paragraph does not apply if neither the product that caused the injury nor any of the defendant's products of the same type were made available in this state through ordinary commercial channels.
All cases not disposed of by the preceding paragraphs are governed by the other Articles of this Title.
Acts 1991, No. 923, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 1992.
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § CC 3545
What does Louisiana Civil Code § CC 3545 cover?
Section CC 3545 ("Products liability") 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.
How do I cite Louisiana § CC 3545?
A common citation format is "Louisiana Civil Code § CC 3545" (Louisiana). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Louisiana law?
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How does Louisiana § CC 3545 apply to my situation?
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