The original instrument and the following digest, which constitutes no part of the
legislative instrument, were prepared by Michelle Ducharme.
DIGEST
Martiny (SB 518)
Present law provides that certain provisions in motor carrier transportation contracts are against
the public policy of this state and are null, void, and unenforceable.
Proposed law retains the provisions of present law and adds that any claim for indemnity based
upon a provision, covenant, or clause that is null, void, and unenforceable shall be deemed
frivolous and shall subject the claimant to attorney fees, court costs, and reasonable costs
incurred in the dismissal of the indemnity claim.
Effective August 1, 2014.
(Adds R.S. 9:2780.1(J))
Summary of Amendments Adopted by Senate
Committee Amendments Proposed by Senate Committee on Commerce, Consumer
Protection, and International Affairs to the original bill
1. Removes provisions relative to the Unfair Trade Practice and Consumer
Protection Law.
2. Adds that any claim for indemnity based upon a provision, covenant, or clause
that is null, void, and unenforceable shall be deemed frivolous and shall subject
the claimant to attorney fees, court costs, and reasonable costs incurred in the
dismissal of the indemnity claim.
3. Makes technical changes.