Current with changes from the 2024 Legislative Session
Section 411 - Liability insuranceA. Although a policy of insurance may be admissible, the amount of coverage under the policy shall not be communicated to the jury unless the amount of coverage is a disputed issue which the jury will decide.B. The existence of insurance coverage shall not be communicated to the jury unless any of the following apply: (1) A factual dispute related to an issue of coverage is an issue which the jury will decide.(2) The existence of insurance coverage would be admissible to attack the credibility of a witness pursuant to Article 607.(3) The cause of action is brought against the insurer pursuant to R.S. 22:1973 or against the insurer alone pursuant to R.S. 22:1269(B)(1)(a) through (g).C. The identity of the insurer shall not be communicated to the jury unless the identity of the insurer would be admissible to attack the credibility of a witness pursuant to Article 607.D. Repealed by Acts 2024, No. 275,s. 2.Acts 1988, No. 515, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 1989; Acts 2020, 1st Ex. Sess., No. 37, §3, eff. Jan. 1, 2021.Amended by Acts 2024, No. 275,s. 2, eff. 8/1/2024.Amended by Acts 2020EX1, No. 37,s. 3, eff. 1/1/2021.Acts 1988, No. 515, §1, eff. 1/1/1989.