Louisiana § RS 22:2653 - Conditions to request mediation
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 22:2653 — Conditions to request mediation, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 22:2653. Conditions to request mediation
A. Every insured may request mediation involving a residential property insurance claim for property damage that involves disputed amounts up to one hundred fifty thousand dollars in situations that the governor declares a state of emergency pursuant to R.S. 29:724 for a named windstorm event, and the insured has a claim for damage to property located within the geographic area that is the subject of the declared state of emergency.
B. If the insured decides to mediate a damage dispute through this program, the insured shall contact one of the participating mediation firms listed on the department's website.
C. An insured and insurer may agree to mediate and be subject to the provisions of this Chapter any claim for residential property damage that involves disputed amounts in excess of one hundred fifty thousand dollars, and the property is located within the geographic area that is subject to the declared state of emergency.
Acts 2022, No. 591, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 2023.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 22:2653
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 22:2653 cover?
Section RS 22:2653 ("Conditions to request mediation") 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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