Louisiana law: LSA-R.S. 40:1137.4

Statute: LSA-R.S. 40:1137.4

Law Type: Good Samaritan

Status: Enacted

Enacted on: 2017-02-15

Law type: Good Samaritan

Summary:
In addition to individual civil immunity (as described above), any purchaser of an AED, any person or entity who owns or who is responsible for the site or the private security patrol vehicle where an AED is located, and any expected user regularly on the premises or in the vehicle shall not be liable for any civil damages arising from any act or omission of acts related to the operation of or failure to operate an AED that do not amount to willful or wanton misconduct or gross negligence.


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