In 2017, Mr. Keller defended a homeowner in a claim filed by a painting contractor in St. Tammany Parish.  The contractor claimed the defendant let go of a ladder while he was 15 feet in the air causing him to fall and sustain serious injuries to his heel, head, spine and shoulder.  Plaintiff underwent two surgeries to repair a broken heel and incurred past medical expenses of approximately $112,000.  In closing arguments, Plaintiff’s counsel argued that the case had a total value of $1,000,000.  After four days and two hours of deliberation, the jury returned a defense verdict finding that the homeowner was not responsible for the accident. As a result, the insurer did not have to pay any amount.

Gary Fank v. Darin Short and AIG Property Casualty Company, Suit No. 2015-11513. Honorable Richard Swartz, St. Tammany Parish Civil Court.