Louisiana § RS 9:2800.55 - Unreasonably dangerous in construction or composition
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 9:2800.55 — Unreasonably dangerous in construction or composition, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 9:2800.55. Unreasonably dangerous in construction or composition
A product is unreasonably dangerous in construction or composition if, at the time the product left its manufacturer's control, the product deviated in a material way from the manufacturer's specifications or performance standards for the product or from otherwise identical products manufactured by the same manufacturer.
Acts 1988, No. 64, §1, eff. Sept. 1, 1988.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 9:2800.55 cover?
Section RS 9:2800.55 ("Unreasonably dangerous in construction or composition") 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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