Louisiana § RS 46:2256 - Complaints; filing procedure; compensation
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§ RS 46:2256. Complaints; filing procedure; compensation
A. When any person with a disability believes that any person has engaged or is engaging in discriminatory practices, as defined in this Chapter, he shall have one year from the date of the alleged discriminatory act to file a complaint in the appropriate civil district court.
B. Persons with disabilities who have been subject to unlawful discrimination as defined in this Chapter shall have the right to any and all remedies available under the law if they prevail in a suit under this Chapter including but not limited to compensatory damages, attorney fees, costs, and any other relief deemed appropriate. Any person who believes he has been discriminated against and intends to pursue court action shall give the person who has allegedly discriminated written notice of this fact at least thirty days before initiating court action and shall detail the discrimination, and both parties shall make a good faith effort to resolve the dispute before court action.
C. Any party filing suit under this Chapter who fails to prevail in his cause of action shall be held responsible for reasonable attorney fees and all court costs at the discretion of the judge.
Added by Acts 1980, No. 665, §1; Acts 1991, No. 563, §1; Acts 2014, No. 811, §24, eff. June 23, 2014; Acts 2018, No. 206, §5.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 46:2256 cover?
Section RS 46:2256 ("Complaints; filing procedure; compensation") 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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