Louisiana Senate News

Louisiana Senate OKs Bill Aimed at Curbing Car Accident Lawsuits

The Louisiana Senate has agreed to change the rules for lawsuits over car wrecks, aiming to limit damage claims against insurance companies and other businesses. The Senate voted 29-8 for the bill by Republican Sen. Kirk Talbot of River Ridge. …

Louisiana Senate Backs Bills to Shield Businesses from Virus Lawsuits

Restaurants serving takeout and delivery orders in Louisiana during the coronavirus outbreak and businesses providing protective gear should be largely shielded from lawsuits for injuries, the state Senate decided on May 14. Senators overwhelmingly supported the pair of bills from …

Bid to Force Interruption Insurance to Cover Virus Pulled from Louisiana Bill

Louisiana lawmakers won’t try to force business interruption insurance policies to cover the widespread closures caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Sen. Rick Ward, a Port Allen Republican, shelved the proposal amid concerns it could crater the state’s insurance industry and …

Louisiana Senators Say ‘No’ to Suit Against Oil Industry

The Louisiana Senate sided with Gov. Bobby Jindal and the oil industry, agreeing to void a lawsuit that a south Louisiana flood board filed against more than 90 oil and gas companies for coastal damage. Senate Bill 553 by Sen. …