Louisiana § RS 30:2482 - Claims against third parties

Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 30:2482 — Claims against third parties, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ RS 30:2482. Claims against third parties

If a responsible person alleges a defense under R.S. 30:2481 the responsible person shall pay all removal costs and damages; however, the responsible person shall be subrogated to any rights or cause of action belonging to those to whom such payment is made.  

Acts 1991, 1st Ex. Sess., No. 7, §1, eff. April 23, 1991.  

Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 30:2482 cover?

Section RS 30:2482 ("Claims against third parties") 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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