Named in 12 known lawsuits, $9,256,502 total settlements.
Parkinson, Taron, et Al vs P.O. Kevin Desormeau, et al.
Case # 22CV00851,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, March 7, 2022, ended December 23, 2025
$5,215,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On various dates between 2014 and 2016 (although evidence of misconduct goes farther back), New York City Police Officers Kevin Desormeau and Sasha Cordoba, along with other unidentified officers, engaged in misconduct that led to the false arrest and wrongful conviction of several individuals, including Barry Sease-Bey, Taron Parkinson, and Michael Suber, among others. These officers committed perjury, suppressed exculpatory evidence, and fabricated evidence to frame these innocent individuals for crimes they were not parties to. The City of New York failed to meaningfully discipline Desormeau, Cordoba, and others, which indicates Desormeau and Cordoba engaged in such misconduct because they had "every reason ...
Moore, Troy vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 22CV00694,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, March 2, 2022, ended July 12, 2024
$385,000 Settlement
Complaint
Douglas, Julian and Green, Sahel vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 709207/2019,
Supreme Court - Queens, May 31, 2019, ended April 20, 2021
$2,000,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On March 31, 2015, two people acting in concert killed a woman at her Jamaica, Queens home. On April 24, 2015, Plaintiff Douglas was charged with the woman's murder, and later, on October 6, 2015, Plaintiff Green was similarly charged with the woman's murder. The plaintiffs spent a combined 5.5 years incarcerated on Rikers Island. Meanwhile, the NYPD possessed exculpatory evidence for years. The plaintiffs were released on March 9, 2018. The exculpatory evidence showed that the plaintiffs were not at the victim's home when the murder occurred.
Moreover, the key evidence against the plaintiffs was the result of NYPD coercion. In particular, Detective Donnell Myers, Detective Stephen Lalchan, and Sergean...
Lopez, Anthony vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 17CV04223,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, August 10, 2017, ended May 22, 2018
Zero Disposition
Complaint
Description: On or about July 10, 2014, either defendant Det. Desormeau or Neve appeared before a judge with a confidential informant (C.I.) to swear out a search warrant. The testimony given there was to the effect of illegal firearms previously or currently in the possession of someone at 108-25 154th Street. There are questions around if the C.I. provided truthful information in regards to the resident of that address. As a result, the judge signed a "no knock" search warrant. Prior to the incident date, the plaintiff has been in contact with the NYPD to discuss a neighborhood gun buyback. Plaintiff removed a shotgun and handgun from a family member's home and disassembled it in anticipation of following through with the...
Choice, Jamal vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 154886/2017,
Supreme Court - New York, June 7, 2017, ended April 8, 2019
$825,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On November 6, 2014, Defendants wrongfully touched, grabbed, handcuffed, and seized Plaintiff in an excessive manner, causing him physical pain and mental suffering. Defendants falsely arrested Plaintiff. Plaintiff was held in custody for 327 days before being released. The charges were dismissed on September 29, 2015.
Mccoy, Roosevelt vs City of New York, Det. Kevin Desmormeau, and Det. Sasha Neve
Case # 16CV01636,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, April 6, 2016, ended March 9, 2018
$547,501 Settlement
Complaint,
First Amended Complaint
Description: Plaintiff was playing pool when defendants Defendant Officers entered a restaurant and ordered him to come outside; Plaintiff complied. Once they had him outside, the defendants subjected Plaintiff to an illegal search, handcuffed, and falsely arrested him. The officers brought Plaintiff to a police precinct and unlawfully strip-searched him. Plaintiff was indicted on felony charges of drug possession which were later dismissed.
Fourcand, Ronald vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 15CV06146,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, October 28, 2015, ended October 5, 2016
$16,000 Settlement
Amended Complaint,
Complaint
Description: Defendant Officers in SWAT gear forced their way into Plaintiff's apartment with a warrant and then arrested Plaintiff and his neighbor. Plaintiff was taken to the 103rd Precinct, denied medical care for a pre-existing foot injury, and had charges filed against him (not specified) which were ACD'd.
Williams, Scott vs Lt. Stephens, Sasha, et al.
Case # 14CV05126,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, October 6, 2014, ended May 20, 2015
$15,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On May 2, 2014, Scott Williams was stopped in traffic by NYPD Officers allegedly of the Gang Unit and was ordered to be arrested allegedly by Lt. Sasha Stephens for reasons untold. His case was dismissed before arraignment. Plaintiff alleges unlawful search and seizure, false arrest, intentional infliction of emotional distress, negligent infliction of emotional distress, and more.
Burns, Omar vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 13CV00920,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, May 8, 2013, ended May 2, 2014
$31,001 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On July 4, 2010, Plaintiff was at a party when Defendant officers Diaz and Weiss arrested Plaintiff for the supposed possession of a loaded gun, even though Plaintiff never possessed a gun any time on that day. Defendant officers Diaz and Weiss fabricated evidence against Plaintiff, including a property voucher that attributed a gun to Plaintiff, and initiated a prosecution against Plaintiff. Plaintiff remained in custody for thirty-two days until he was able to raise the required $5,000 set for his bail. Plaintiff was prosecuted and charged with second degree criminal possession of a weapon (a felony), fourth degree criminal possession of a weapon (a felony), and unlawful possession of marijuana (a violation)....
Wynn, Litton vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 12CV06213,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, January 17, 2013, ended July 3, 2014
$150,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On January 1, 2012 plaintiff Litton Wynn was viciously assaulted by defendants Michael Gonzalez, Vincent D'Ambrosio, Sasha Diaz, and other JOHN DOES. The defendants punched the plaintiff in and about the face and in the chest numerous times. The plaintiff was immediately assaulted without any verbal warnings or orders. The plaintiff was knocked to the ground and lost consciousness. The plaintiff neither resisted arrest nor did he possess marijuana. The plaintiff was removed from the scene by ambulance and taken to the hospital in handcuffs and in the company of the defendants. The plaintiff remained in the hospital for three days while handcuffed and in police custody. The plaintiff underwent surgery to repair...
Argant, Jean vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 002893/2012,
Supreme Court - Kings, February 3, 2012, ended October 13, 2017
$50,000 Settlement
Adams v. City of New York et al
Case # 12CV05200,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY
$22,000 Settlement
First Amended Complaint,
Stipulation