La. Civ. Code art. 311

Current with changes from the 2024 legislative session effective on or before 7/1/2024, from Acts 2,3, 6-535, and 580-647
Section 311 - Action for damages; prescription

The action which results from this responsibility can not be maintained by the tutor but within the year of his appointment.

If the tutor neglects to bring his action within that time, he is answerable for such neglect to the minor.

La. C.C. § 311