Month: February 2026

Punitive damages can change the leverage in a mesothelioma case, but Louisiana does not treat them as a routine add-on. Louisiana courts generally allow punitive (also called “exemplary”) damages only when a specific statute authorizes them, and courts read those statutes narrowly.  This post explains when the wanton and reckless disregard standard can even come […]

Asbestos diseases rarely show up right after exposure. Many Louisiana workers move from job site to job site over decades, then receive a diagnosis years later. That gap creates a hard question in court: When did “prescription” (Louisiana’s statute of limitations) start running?  Louisiana Prescription Basics for Asbestos Injuries Louisiana generally gives plaintiffs one year […]