Evansville, Ind. — Former Evansville Fire Chief Paul Anslinger has filed a lawsuit against the City of Evansville, alleging the city has failed to pay him over $10,000 in vacation compensation due to him at the time of his retirement. The lawsuit also seeks more than $20,000 in damages.
According to court documents, Anslinger’s attorney claims the former fire chief is owed the vacation payout in accordance with a bargaining agreement between the City of Evansville and the International Association of Firefighters. Despite accepting Anslinger’s retirement, the lawsuit contends that the city has yet to fulfill its financial obligations.
The City of Evansville declined to comment when contacted by 14 News about the lawsuit.
In addition to the legal dispute over unpaid compensation, Anslinger is also facing criminal charges. The jury trial for his case, which was scheduled to begin this week, has been canceled. Anslinger, who was arrested in August 2024, faces charges of firearm theft, theft of property, and official misconduct.
Police allege that Anslinger stole tools from the fire department and improperly transferred more than $4,000 from the Evansville Fire Department Foundation into his personal business account. During his last court appearance, Anslinger pleaded not guilty to all charges.
The defense has requested that the four charges be separated into four distinct cases, and the judge is yet to rule on this request. With the jury trial postponed, Anslinger’s next hearing is now scheduled for June 12, 2025.
The legal battles are mounting for Anslinger, as he seeks both compensation from the city and a resolution to his criminal charges. The ongoing developments will likely continue to draw attention as both cases proceed through the legal system.
Evansville, Ind. — Former Evansville Fire Chief Paul Anslinger has filed a lawsuit against the City of Evansville, alleging the city has failed to pay him over $10,000 in vacation compensation due to him at the time of his retirement. The lawsuit also seeks more than $20,000 in damages.
According to court documents, Anslinger’s attorney claims the former fire chief is owed the vacation payout in accordance with a bargaining agreement between the City of Evansville and the International Association of Firefighters. Despite accepting Anslinger’s retirement, the lawsuit contends that the city has yet to fulfill its financial obligations.
The City of Evansville declined to comment when contacted by 14 News about the lawsuit.
In addition to the legal dispute over unpaid compensation, Anslinger is also facing criminal charges. The jury trial for his case, which was scheduled to begin this week, has been canceled. Anslinger, who was arrested in August 2024, faces charges of firearm theft, theft of property, and official misconduct.
Police allege that Anslinger stole tools from the fire department and improperly transferred more than $4,000 from the Evansville Fire Department Foundation into his personal business account. During his last court appearance, Anslinger pleaded not guilty to all charges.
The defense has requested that the four charges be separated into four distinct cases, and the judge is yet to rule on this request. With the jury trial postponed, Anslinger’s next hearing is now scheduled for June 12, 2025.
The legal battles are mounting for Anslinger, as he seeks both compensation from the city and a resolution to his criminal charges. The ongoing developments will likely continue to draw attention as both cases proceed through the legal system.
