Comparative Fault in Louisiana
Under Louisiana Civil Code (CC) §2323, product defect victims in Avoyelles Parish may seek recovery for their personal injuries related to a defective product, regardless of how much they contributed to the cause of the injury.
Louisiana is a pure comparative fault state, which means that the plaintiff’s overall recovery is reduced by their percentage of fault. For example, if a plaintiff is injured by a product but is found 60% at fault for causing their injuries, their awarded damages would be reduced by 60%.