Art. 739 Corporation; limited liability company; insurer

If you want to sue a corporation, a limited liability company (LLC), or an insurance company, you can file the lawsuit against the business using its official name. This applies whether the company was formed in Louisiana or somewhere else, including insurance companies based outside the country.

This rule makes things simple for people who need to take legal action against a business. You don't need to figure out the names of the owners, officers, or members behind the company. You just sue the company itself, using the name it does business under.

There are two exceptions to this rule, covered in Articles 740 and 741, which deal with special situations. Those articles spell out different rules that apply in certain cases, so it's worth checking them if your situation seems unusual.