Business Litigation

Tension Between New Tort Reform Law and Direct Action Statute

• July 27, 2020
• By Brent Maggio

The Louisiana Direct Action Statute, La. Rev. Stat. 22:1269, generally allows Plaintiffs to sue its insurance company and another’s insurance company directly when the policy is written or delivered upon in Louisiana, or when the accident occurs in Louisiana. The Plaintiff must name both the insured and the insurer; however, when certain circumstances exist, the […]