Liability for death caused by hazing; additional damages

La. Civ. Code art. 2315.10

La. Civ. Code art. 2315.10

Art. 2315.10. Liability for death caused by hazing; additional damages In addition to general and special damages, exemplary damages may be awarded upon proof that the death on which the action is based was caused by a wanton and reckless disregard for the rights and safety of the victim through an act of hazing, as defined by R.S. 17:1801, regardless of whether the defendant was prosecuted for his acts. Acts 2018, No. 481, §1, eff. May 25, 2018.