RS 1169.5 - Limitation of liability; no cause of action created
A. Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, a physician who prescribes an investigational drug, biological product, or device to an eligible patient pursuant to the provisions of this Subpart shall be immune from civil liability, including but not limited to any cause of action arising under R.S. 40:1231.1 et seq., for any adverse action, condition, or other outcome resulting from the patient's use of the investigational drug, biological product, or device.
B. Nothing in this Section shall be construed as creating a cause of action by or on behalf of any person against a manufacturer of an investigational drug, biological product, or device, or against any person or entity involved in the care of an eligible patient using the investigational drug, biological product, or device, for any harm done to the eligible patient resulting from the investigational drug, biological product, or device.
Acts 2014, No. 346, §1; Redesignated from R.S. 40:1300.425 by HCR 84 of 2015 R.S.; Acts 2016, No. 355, §1.