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Products Liability

When a defective product causes injury, manufacturers, distributors, and retailers can be held accountable. Louisiana's product liability law (LPLA) provides specific protections for consumers harmed by unreasonably dangerous products. Gregory Tonore has the experience to take on large corporations and their legal teams.

Why Choose Us

  • 45+ years of experience
  • No fee unless we win
  • Free case evaluation
  • Personal attention from your attorney
  • Licensed in Louisiana & Texas
WHEN TO CALL

Common Scenarios We Handle

If you or a loved one has experienced any of the following situations, contact us for a free consultation.

Defective medical devices
Dangerous pharmaceutical drugs
Defective auto parts (airbags, tires)
Defective consumer products
Defective industrial equipment
Contaminated food products
COMMON QUESTIONS

Frequently Asked Questions

Under the Louisiana Products Liability Act (LPLA), you must show the product was unreasonably dangerous due to a construction/composition defect, design defect, inadequate warning, or failure to conform to an express warranty.

Yes. Product liability claims can be brought by anyone injured by a defective product, not just the purchaser.

Louisiana has a one-year prescriptive period from the date of injury or discovery of the injury. There is also a 10-year peremptive period from the date the product was first sold.

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