Named in 3 known lawsuits, $75,500 total settlements.
Ayala, Timothy vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 028891/2020,
Supreme Court - Bronx, August 14, 2020, ended June 8, 2023
$13,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On July 4, 2019, while Plaintiff was inside a parked vehicle in front of his friend's house, PO Hector Basora and other NYPD officers demanded that Plantiff exit his vehicle, targeting Plaintiff because of his status as a young Hispanic male. Basora and other POs accused Plaintiff of lighting fireworks, despite the fact that the Plaintiff had at all times been inside his vehicle, the fireworks were clearly coming from other yards and Plaintiff was never, and was never observed, possessing or using fireworks. Upon exiting, Basora and other POs unlawfully arrested Plaintiff by having metal handcuffs affixed to his wrists in an excessively tight fashion and transported Plaintiff to the 45th Precinct, where he was ...
Cibelli, Anthony vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 024999/2020E,
Supreme Court - Bronx, June 25, 2020, ended December 23, 2023
$17,500 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On June 28, 2019, plaintiff was lawfully in the vicinity of 1717 St. Peters Avenue, when defendant police officers, without any probable cause or legal justification, approached plaintiff and assaulted him by pulling his arms and forcibly handcuffing him. Plaintiff was then arrested and transported to the 45th precinct, where water was thrown at him by one or more defendants. Plaintiff was detained and then transferred to Central Booking. Plaintiff was then arraigned and released without a charge. As a result of defendants' actions, plaintiff sustained severe physical and emotional injuries.
Rodriguez, Isael vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 032243/2018E,
Supreme Court - Bronx, November 2, 2018, ended July 14, 2025
$45,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On August 3, 2017, in a Bronx apartment complex, NYPD Officers Hector Basora, Kristoph Persaud, and Officers John/Jane Doe 1-4 wrongfully touched, grabbed, handcuffed, and seized Plaintiff Isael Rodriguez with excessive force, causing physical pain and mental suffering. At the time, Plaintiff was doing electrical work in the basement. Despite lacking probable cause, the officers broke down the door and seized him, with one officer punching Plaintiff in the left temple after he was handcuffed. During the arrest, Plaintiff was not informed of the reason for his arrest and was taken to the 45th Precinct for processing. Defendant Basora was the arresting officer and signed the felony complaint. While in custody, Pl...