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HB 443 Engrossed 2025 Regular Session Henry
Abstract: Provides relative to notices required in a delictual action.
Proposed law requires written notification to be sent to a defendant within 10 business days of
retention of counsel for the plaintiff if the defendant has insurance that may cover a portion of
damages arising from a cause of action.
Proposed law requires all of the following in a notification to a defendant:
(1)The name of the plaintiff.
(2)The contact information of the attorney for the plaintiff.
(3)The nature of the claim.
(4)The date of the incident that gave rise to the cause of action.
(5)The location where the incident occurred that gave rise to the cause of action.
(6)The domicile of the plaintiff.
Proposed law permits sanctions against an attorney who fails to comply with the provisions of
proposed law.
(Adds C.C. Art. 2315.12)
Summary of Amendments Adopted by House
The Committee Amendments Proposed by House Committee on Civil Law and Procedure to the
original bill:
1. Remove the requirement that a defendant's insurer be notified if the plaintiff retains
counsel.