DIGEST
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or proof or indicia of legislative intent. [R.S. 1:13(B) and 24:177(E)]
HB 497 Engrossed 2015 Regular Session Henry
Abstract: Provides for an award of court costs and reasonable attorney fees in actions for injury
caused by acts of terror.
Proposed law authorizes the award of court costs and reasonable attorney fees for an action for
injury caused to a person or person's property by wanton and reckless disregard through acts of terror
or terrorism.
Proposed law specifies that the rights and remedies provided by proposed law are in addition to any
other rights and remedies.
Proposed law provides for the definition of "act of terror" or "terrorism" and "terrorist".
Proposed law provides for payment of costs and reasonable attorney fees by the plaintiff upon
determination by the court that the action is frivolous or fraudulent.
(Adds C.C. Art. 2315.9)
Summary of Amendments Adopted by House
The Committee Amendments Proposed by House Committee on Civil Law and Procedure to the
original bill:
1. Delete the awarding of exemplary damages and the limitation of the right of recovery
against the terrorist only.
2. Delete the five-year prescriptive period.
3. Specify in the definition of "terrorist" that his actions are committed knowingly.