La. Civ. Code art. 2315.4
Current with changes from the 2024 Legislative Session
In addition to general and special damages, exemplary damages may be awarded upon proof that the injuries on which the action is based were caused by a wanton or reckless disregard for the rights and safety of others by a defendant whose intoxication while operating a motor vehicle was a cause in fact of the resulting injuries.
La. C.C. § 2315.4