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urn: urn:us-la:rs:4:432
citation: "R.S. 4:432"
status: active
breadcrumb: "Title 4 › Chapter 7"
acts_citations:
  - { year: 1999, number: 302, section: 1, effective_date: null, role: enactment }
  - { year: 2004, number: 351, section: 1, effective_date: null, role: amendment }
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# Liability for loss of eligibility

A. If an athlete loses his eligibility to participate in sports sanctioned by the federation or association of which the school or institution is a member, or if the school or institution is investigated or sanctioned by such federation or association as a result of any violation of the rules of the federation or association of which the school or institution is a member, the school or institution of higher education that such athlete attended shall have a cause of action, specifically including but not limited to an action of tortious interference with a contract, against such athlete, the athlete agent of such athlete, and any other parties connected with the violation.

B. The prevailing party under a cause of action arising under Subsection A of this Section shall also have a right to collect reasonable attorney fees and court costs in addition to any other damages.