Louisiana Revised Statutes & Codes

La. Civ. Code Ann. art. 2315.3 (2026)

Additional damages; child pornography; child sexual abuse materials

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Art. 2315.3. Additional damages; child pornography; child sexual abuse materials

           In addition to general and special damages, exemplary damages may be awarded upon proof that the injuries on which the action is based were caused by a wanton and reckless disregard for the rights and safety of the person through an act of child sexual abuse materials, as defined by R.S. 14:81.1, regardless of whether the defendant was prosecuted for his acts.

           Added by Acts 2009, No. 382, §1, eff. August 15, 2009; Acts 2025, No. 261, §7, eff. August 1, 2025.