Louisiana § RS 39:1678.1 - Damages
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 39:1678.1 — Damages, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 39:1678.1. Damages
A. Damages recoverable by any aggrieved person in any action brought pursuant to the provisions of R.S. 39:1671 or otherwise asserted at law, shall be limited exclusively to reasonable costs incurred in connection with the solicitation including bid preparation costs other than attorney fees.
B. Except as provided in Subsection E of this Section and R.S. 39:1678(1), damages recoverable by any contractor under any contract entered into pursuant to the provisions of this Chapter, shall be limited exclusively to the actual expenses reasonably incurred in performance of the contract.
C. The provisions of R.S. 49:980 shall not apply to actions instituted pursuant to the provisions of this Chapter.
D. Any administrative determination of costs or expenses recoverable by a contractor or aggrieved person under Subsections A and B of this Section shall be subject to the written concurrence of the attorney general.
E. In no event shall damages awarded by the chief procurement officer, his designee, any hearing officer or any court include attorney's fees or any incidental, indirect, special, or consequential damages, including but not limited to loss of use, revenue or profit whether reasonably certain or not.
Acts 1988, No. 961, §1; Acts 2006, No. 96, §1, eff. July 1, 2006; Acts 2014, No. 864, §2, eff. Jan. 1, 2015.
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 39:1678.1
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 39:1678.1 cover?
Section RS 39:1678.1 ("Damages") 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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