La. Civ. Code art. 2315.10

This is the official text of La. Civ. Code art. 2315.10, part of Louisiana’s Civil Code — louisiana's civil law tradition codifies persons, property, obligations, and family relations here rather than in a separate statutory code.

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Liability for death caused by hazing; additional damages

Official statutory text

In addition to general and special damages, exemplary damages may be awarded upon proof that the death on which the action is based was caused by a wanton and reckless disregard for the rights and safety of the victim through an act of hazing, as defined by R.S. 17:1801, regardless of whether the defendant was prosecuted for his acts.

Acts 2018, No. 481, §1, eff. May 25, 2018.

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