This bill amends existing Louisiana law regarding the venue for legal actions against foreign or alien insurers. Specifically, it modifies R.S. 22:1269(B)(1) to allow injured parties to bring direct actions against insurers in the parish where the accident occurred or where an action could be brought against the insured, removing the previous requirement that actions could only be brought under general venue rules. The bill also amends Code of Civil Procedure Articles 42(5) and (6) to exclude foreign or alien insurers from certain venue provisions, thereby clarifying the rules for actions against foreign corporations and nonresidents.

Additionally, the bill repeals Code of Civil Procedure Article 42(7) entirely, which previously contained specific venue requirements for foreign or alien insurers. These changes aim to streamline the legal process for injured parties seeking to hold insurers accountable, while also simplifying the venue rules applicable to foreign entities.

Statutes affected:
HB88 Original: 22:1269(B)(1)
HB88 Engrossed: 22:1269(B)(1)
HB88 Reengrossed: 22:1269(B)(1)
HB88 Enrolled: 22:1269(B)(1)
HB88 Act 595: 22:1269(B)(1)