Louisiana § RS 23:1166 - Issuance of policies; liability
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§ RS 23:1166. Issuance of policies; liability
When an insurance company issues a policy of insurance to an employer covering claims for injuries to employees that may arise within the scope of the employer's business, the insurance company shall be estopped to deny liability on the grounds that the employment was not hazardous and during the period such insurance is in effect, claims for injuries occurring during such period by such employees against the employer or the insurance company shall be exclusively under the workers' compensation act.
Added by Acts 1958, No. 495, §1. Acts 1983, 1st Ex. Sess., No. 1, §6.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 23:1166 cover?
Section RS 23:1166 ("Issuance of policies; 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.
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