Defective-product claims in Louisiana are LPLA claims: the exclusive route against manufacturers, four theories of defect, and — since the 2024 reform — a two-year filing window.
Last refreshed August 26, 2026
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Defective-product injuries in Louisiana are governed by the Louisiana Products Liability Act (LPLA), which is the exclusive route for suing a product's manufacturer. Under R.S. 9:2800.54, a manufacturer is liable for damage proximately caused by a characteristic that makes the product unreasonably dangerous during a reasonably anticipated use — proved through one of four theories: defective construction, defective design, inadequate warning, or breach of an express warranty. Since the 2024 prescription reform, most product-injury suits must be filed within two years (Civil Code art. 3493.1). Dudley DeBosier handles defective-product cases statewide, from vehicle and medical-device defects to recalled drugs and consumer products.
The window is two years — and evidence disappears faster. Preserving the product itself is often decisive in an LPLA case. Dudley DeBosier reviews defective-product cases free under its No Fee Guarantee® — no fees, costs, or expenses unless you recover. (866) 271-5909. This is general legal information, not legal advice.
Can I sue a manufacturer directly in Louisiana?
Yes — through the Louisiana Products Liability Act, which is the exclusive route against manufacturers. R.S. 9:2800.54 sets the liability standard for unreasonably dangerous products.
What counts as a defective product under Louisiana law?
A product that is unreasonably dangerous in construction or composition, in design, from an inadequate warning, or by failing an express warranty — the LPLA's four theories.
How long do I have to file a defective-product suit in Louisiana?
Generally two years from injury under Civil Code art. 3493.1 (for actions arising after the 2024 reform), with special protection for minors and interdicts in LPLA permanent-disability cases.
Should I keep the product that injured me?
Yes — preserving the product is often decisive, because construction-defect claims compare the unit that hurt you against the manufacturer's own specifications.
What defective-product cases does Dudley DeBosier take?
Vehicle defects like airbags, implanted medical devices (hernia mesh, IVC filters, hip replacements), recalled drugs, paraquat and Roundup exposure, talcum powder, and e-cigarettes — statewide, under the No Fee Guarantee®.