June 16th 2024.
A judge has made a decision in the ongoing bankruptcy case of Deion Sanders, denying his son Shilo's request to dismiss a $11 million debt complaint from a former school security guard. According to reports, this complaint was made by John Darjean, who claims that Sanders owes him for an incident that occurred in 2015. At the time, Sanders was just 15 years old and allegedly "snapped" and assaulted Darjean as he tried to take Sanders' phone at the direction of school authorities. This alleged assault resulted in permanent injuries for Darjean, as reported by USA Today. In 2022, a default judgment was granted for $11.89 million when Sanders failed to appear in court.
In October 2023, Sanders filed for bankruptcy in an attempt to avoid paying the hefty amount to Darjean. However, the plaintiff argues that Sanders unlawfully concealed his assets through his LLCs. According to Darjean's legal team, these LLCs are essentially "alter-egos" and "shams" of Shilo, holding his interest in NIL (name, image, likeness). Judge Michael Romero ruled that the complaint contains enough evidence to support this claim. He also stated that the court is not ruling out the possibility of "piercing the corporate veil" and holding Sanders accountable for the debt. However, he cautioned Darjean that this would be considered an "extraordinary remedy" and he must meet a high burden of proof during the trial.
Sanders' defense team has denied the claims made by Darjean, calling them "inaccurate." They argue that this debt prevents the young collegiate athlete from starting fresh in life. As a result of this ruling, the trial will continue as Sanders attempts to move forward with his bankruptcy. However, he must also face an additional complaint from Darjean, filed in January. This complaint argues that the debt should still be in place due to Sanders' "willful and malicious conduct." Both of these complaints are currently active and will be addressed in the ongoing legal process.
In addition to this legal battle, Shilo has also faced scrutiny over his income disclosure amid the bankruptcy filing linked to the $11.8 million judgment. As the case continues, it remains to be seen how it will ultimately be resolved and what impact it will have on the Sanders family.
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