Alan Avella

Lawsuits

Named in 7 known lawsuits, $187,500 total settlements.

Bah, Thierno vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 026964/2020, Supreme Court - Bronx, July 7, 2020

Schlett, David vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 022258/2018E, Supreme Court - Bronx, February 28, 2018, ended August 22, 2018
$17,500 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On 11/26/2016, PO Avella searched plaintiff's car under the premises that many breakins had occurred in the neighborhood, and he could search anything in plain sight. Plaintiff Schlett allegedly possessed an illegal knife. PO Avella took Schlett to jail. Schlett alleges that after being released, $120 was missing from his wallet, and he had to spend multiple days defending himself against frivolous charges.

Mercado, Nathan vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 026243/2017E, Supreme Court - Bronx, July 27, 2017

Mercado, Nathan, et Al., vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 304375/2015, Supreme Court - Bronx, December 31, 2015, ended August 1, 2017
$52,500 Settlement

Bruce, George vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 15CV06675, U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, December 14, 2015, ended May 17, 2018
$7,500 Settlement
Complaint
Description: Defendant Officers approached Plaintiff and his friend while they were walking down the street carrying a garbage bag. Officer Avela and Cato continuously used physical force against Plaintiff, searched him, handcuffed him, and called an EMT labeling Plaintiff as an Emotionally Disturbed Person. Plaintiff was taken to the hospital, examined by a psychiatrist who found nothing wrong with him, and then released without charges.

Foster, Kevin vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 024155/2015E, Supreme Court - Bronx, August 4, 2015, ended September 14, 2016
$35,000 Settlement

Igle, Tyrone vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 302834/2015, Supreme Court - Bronx, July 17, 2015, ended August 13, 2019
$75,000 Settlement