Louisiana § 46:2163 Civil cause of action for victims of human trafficking

Louisiana Statutes

§ 46:2163 — Civil cause of action for victims of human trafficking

Louisiana § 46:2163

Title 46Public Welfare and Assistance

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La. Stat. Ann. § 46:2163 (2026).

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An individual who is a victim of human trafficking shall have a civil cause of action in district court for injunctive relief and to recover actual damages, compensatory damages, punitive damages, and for any other appropriate relief. A prevailing plaintiff shall also be awarded court costs and attorney fees. Treble damages shall be awarded on proof of actual damages where the defendant's actions were willful and malicious.

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An individual who is a victim of human trafficking shall have a civil cause of action in district court for injunctive relief and to recover actual damages, compensatory damages, punitive damages, and for any other appropriate relief. A prevailing plaintiff shall also be awarded court costs and attorney fees. Treble damages shall be awarded on proof of actual damages where the defendant's actions were willful and malicious.