Punitive Damages Reform: HB 20 (1996).

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Repeals the statute that authorized punitive damages to be awarded


Repeals the statute that authorized punitive damages to be awarded for the wrongful handling of hazardous substances.  (The Louisiana courts had established precedents substantially expanding liability based upon the repealed statute.)

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