Koman claims Casino Queen previously explained to him that it would provide indemnification only if Koman hired panel counsel from Casino Queen's insurance carrier, RSUI Group, Inc. Since then, he has incurred more than $683,000 in legal defense fees which he claims Casino Queen refuses to reimburse him for. Koman states that as a board member, Casino Queen is required to provide him with a full legal defense and indemnity. Clair County Associate Judge and former casino president Jeff Watson, former manager Robert Barrows, and sellers Charles Bidwill III and Timothy Rand. On April 27, 2020, a federal class action lawsuit alleging pension fraud was filed against Koman and other officers of the Casino Queen, including St. The suit was filed against The Queen Casino & Entertainment, Inc f/k/a Casino Queen Holding Company, Inc., Standard General, LP, SG CQ Gaming, LLC, Standard General Master Fund, L.P., Standard General Master Fund, LP, Vcorp Services and P Standard General Ltd., citing breach of contract.Īccording to the lawsuit, Koman served as a member of the Casino Queen Board of Directors.
BELLEVILLE – A former Casino Queen officer is suing the casino and its insurer for allegedly failing to reimburse him for legal defense costs incurred in a class action accusing him of participating in pension fraud.īelleville attorney Thomas Q.
