La. R.S. § 29:775 Limitation of Liability For Personal Protective Equipment During the Covid-19 Public Health Emergency

• Library: Louisiana Statutes
• Edition: 2023
• Currency: Current with changes from the 2023 Legislative Session
• Year: 2023
• Citation: La. R.S. § 29:775

A. No natural or juridical person that designs, manufactures, labels, or distributes personal protective equipment in response to the COVID-19 public health emergency shall be liable for civil damages for injury or death caused by such personal protective equipment, unless such damages were caused by the gross negligence or willful or wanton misconduct.

B. During the COVID-19 public health emergency, no natural or juridical person who uses, employs, dispenses, or administers personal protective equipment shall be liable for civil damages for injury or death resulting from or related to such personal protective equipment, unless the person failed to substantially comply with the applicable procedures established by federal, state, or loca...