Named in 16 known lawsuits, $621,000 total settlements.
Ryan, Jaylin vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 802085/2026E,
Supreme Court - Bronx, February 3, 2026
Ryan, Jaylin vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 25CV03141,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, July 8, 2025, ended October 21, 2025
Zero Disposition
Sidibeh, Saibo, et Al vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 811246/2025E,
Supreme Court - Bronx, May 22, 2025
Taylor, Devon vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 810027/2024E,
Supreme Court - Bronx, October 31, 2024
Complaint
Description: On or about June 22, 2023, Plaintiff was driving in a rented car with a friend on a Bronx Street as the Defendants, Police Officer Ayala, Lieutenant Sorano, police officers John Does, were in an unmarked vehicle facing opposite of Plaintiff's vehicle. As Plaintiff was I the left lane, he transferred lanes in order to make a right turn, making the turn. Plaintiff drove about a block when he was pulled over by Defendants and stopped. Plaintiff was grabbed out of his vehicle and searched 3-4 times in his groin area, despite objecting, by Officer Ayala. Defendant's physically abused Plaintiff by forcibly grabbing, pushing, and forcibly twisting his wrists. Defendants searched Plaintiff's car finding nothing illeg...
Barias, Ivan vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 810088/2022E,
Supreme Court - Bronx, September 9, 2022
Complaint
Description: On August 5, 2020, in the Bronx, Defendants Joel Ayala and John or Jane Doe 1-10 caused Plaintiff Ivan Barias to be illegally stopped, searched, seized, detained and arrested. Plaintiff was lawfully present on the sidewalk ay the time of the incident, when illegally approached, detained, and questioned Plaintiff without probable cause, reasonable suspicion, valid search or arrest warrant, or any legal justification whatsoever. Defendants forcibly affixed metal handcuffs to his wrists in an excessively tight fashion and refused to loosen or remove, despite numerous complaints by Plaintiff that they were too tightly applied and causing him substantial pain and discomfort. Plaintiff was then transported against hi...
Johnson, Christopher vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 806677/2021E,
Supreme Court - Bronx, May 14, 2021
Complaint
Description: On May 14, 2019, at approximately 1 a.m., Plaintiff was walking toward an Uber when Defendant Officers Joel Ayala and John or Jane Doe 1-10 approached and stopped Plaintiff. Without saying anything to Plaintiff or identifying themselves as police officers, Defendant officers conducted an illegal search of Plaintiff's person by going through his pockets and patting him down. Defendant officers falsely accused Plaintiff of illegally possessing pain pills which he was lawfully and duly prescribed. At no point during this encounter did Defendant officers display any badges or identify themselves as police officers. Defendants contorted Plaintiff's arms behind his back and handcuffed him. Plaintiff requested that De...
Delgado, Lee Jr vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 025772/2020E,
Supreme Court - Bronx, June 15, 2020, ended October 7, 2024
$335,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On July 28, 2019, plaintiff was lawfully present at E. 184th St and Ryer Ave, Bronx, NY. Plaintiff became aware an individual was arrested by police and from a distance saw an interaction with police officers. Plaintiff left the area, and shortly thereafter plaintiff saw his friend running and appeared scared. This frightened plaintiff, who then ran in the direction his friend ran. Plaintiff was tackled from behind by an officer and landed face down on the pavement. The officer turned plaintiff over and viciously beat, battered and assaulted plaintiff. Plaintiff was arrested. Plaintiff was transported to the 46th Precinct and placed in a jail cell, then transported while physically restrained to St. Barnabas Ho...
Franklin, David, et Al vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 20CV03815,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, May 18, 2020, ended January 12, 2021
$65,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On May 20, 2017, plaintiffs were driving when NYPD officers, including Brian Doherty, John Telesca, Tiffany Mobley, Thomas O’Connell, Vincenzo Spinola, Cullen, and Joel Ayala, stopped them without cause. The officers were wearing civilian clothing and did not provide a reason for stopping the vehicle. The plaintiffs were ordered to get out of the car and were then handcuffed and transported to the 52nd Precinct. At the precinct, one of the plaintiffs was assaulted by a prisoner in the presence of NYPD officers, who failed to intervene. Plaintiffs were falsely charged with criminal possession of a weapon. Officer O’Connell signed a false complaint with the intent to prosecute plaintiffs for crimes he knew they d...
Marrero, Nysaiah vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 035001/2019E,
Supreme Court - Bronx, December 20, 2019, ended February 23, 2021
$45,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On May 10, 2017, on a street in the Bronx, Officers Joel Ayala, Edmundo Rivera, John Doe, and John Roe, absent an arrest warrant, probable cause, reasonable cause or any legal justification, and based on fraud, perjury and misrepresentations approached Plaintiff Nysaiah Marrero for no reason and summarily stopped, searched, grabbed, assaulted, battered, and detained him in an aggressive and excessive manner. Plaintiff was arraigned after his arrest and thereafter falsely and maliciously prosecuted with committing a crime. Plaintiff remained incarcerated for over 24 hours and was required to make numerous court appearances over an extended period of time until all charges against him were terminated favorably.
Plummer, Dante vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 034331/2019E,
Supreme Court - Bronx, December 6, 2019, ended December 14, 2021
$40,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On November 13, 2018, at approximately 11:30 p.m., Dante Plummer was near White Plains Road and Nereid Avenue in the Bronx when he was approached by NYPD Officers, including Joel Ayala and other unidentified officers. Without probable cause, Plummer was stopped, searched, and arrested. He alleges that excessive force was used during the arrest, including being grabbed and handcuffed in an aggressive manner. Plummer was later taken to a precinct, strip-searched, and falsely charged with a crime. He was detained for over 24 hours before the charges were ultimately dismissed. As a result, Plummer claims to have suffered physical pain, emotional distress, and damage to his reputation.
Barnes, Lee vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 030133/2019E,
Supreme Court - Bronx, August 29, 2019, ended December 14, 2021
$40,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On 11/13/18, in the Bronx, Defendants NYPD Officers AYALA, DOE and ROE, absent an arrest warrant, probable cause, reasonable cause or any legal justification, approached Plaintiff LEE BARNES for no reason, and based on fraud, perjury and misrepresentations, and surnmarily stopped, searched, grabbed, assaulted, battered, and detained him in an aggressive and excessive manner. Thereafter, Plaintiff LEE BARNES remained incarcerated for over 24 hours and was required to make numerous court appearances over an extended period of time until all charges against him were terminated favorably. The direct and proximate result of the defendants CITY, NYPD, AYALA, DOE and ROE acts are that Plaintiff LEE BARNES has suffered...
Vargas, Minazchi vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 027981/2018E,
Supreme Court - Bronx, July 12, 2018, ended July 18, 2023
$25,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On or about April 17, 2017, plaintiff was lawfully present in the street when defendant POs Gomez and Doe 1-2 approached her with their loaded firearms, and other objects, which they used to strike, seize and restrain plaintiff. Defendant POs then, without probable cause or an arrest warrant, placed plaintiff under arrest and charged her with (unknown) crimes she was innocent of. Plaintiff was held in custody for two days. The case against her was later dismissed.
Rampersad, Taisha vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 036042/2017E,
Supreme Court - Bronx, March 5, 2018, ended August 1, 2019
$37,500 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On or about October 13, 2016 Plaintiff was lawfully in the vicinity of 326 East 201st Street when POs John Roe and John Doe maliciously, intentionally, and falsely accused Plaintiff of committing a crime. Plaintiff was transported to various police stations, correctional facilities, and a courthouse against her will. While in PO custody Plaintiff was assaulted, battered, violated, strip-searched, and humiliated, causing serious, severe, painful, and permanent bodily injuries. Plaintiff was incarcerated for over 24 hours and was maliciously prosecuted, requiring numerous court appearances over an extended period of time until all charges against her were terminated favorably.
Copes, Laquan vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 17CV08413,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, November 21, 2017, ended March 21, 2022
$30,000 Settlement
Amended Complaint,
Complaint
Description: Plaintiff was riding his bike when he was approached, assaulted, and injured by Defendant Officers. Plaintiff was taken to a hospital and was charged with false claims to justify the assault.
Mitchell, Terry vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 028626/2017E,
Supreme Court - Bronx, September 15, 2017
Complaint
Description: On July 6, 2016, Plaintiff was on the street, doing nothing illegal or improper. Defendant officer Ayala, as well as additional unknown defendant officers, approached Plaintiff for no reason and stopped, searched, grabbed, assaulted, battered, and detained in an aggressive manner. The Defendant officers had no legal reason or justification for their actions. Plaintiff was transported to the precinct and eventually central booking.
Lucero, Alberto and Baez, Carlos vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 304380/2015,
Supreme Court - Bronx, November 12, 2015, ended September 27, 2018
$3,500 Settlement
Summons/Complaint
