Claims for harm from Allergan implants in Louisiana

Louisiana's prescriptive period for tort (delictual) actions is 2 years for injuries after July 1, 2024 and 1 year for earlier injuries (La. Civ. Code art. 3493.1). Louisiana operates under a civil law system, unlike the other 49 states, which can create unique procedural considerations. However, the substantive harm and Allergan's conduct are the same as in other states. Whether that time has passed depends on your facts, so don't rule yourself out. A lawyer can tell you. New Orleans and Baton Rouge cosmetic surgery markets placed Allergan BIOCELL products during the 2005–2019 period. Louisiana plaintiffs file in MDL 2921 in the District of New Jersey, where the federal court applies applicable state law.