Limits general damages in delictual actions to $5 million per claimant.
Louisiana HB118 sets a cap on general damages in delictual actions at $5 million per claimant. The bill defines "general damages" as subjective, nonpecuniary damages and "special damages" as objectively verifiable pecuniary damages. It mandates that juries are not informed of the cap, but courts must reduce any awards exceeding $5 million. The bill does not create a cause of action or specify recoverable damages in delictual actions.
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