Mexican musician Ramón Ayala, known as El Rey del Acordeón, faces a $25 million civil lawsuit filed in the United States by a tour photographer identified in court documents as “John Doe”. The suit also includes as defendants Ramón Ayala Jr., the artist’s son, for alleged sexual misconduct, and the touring company Liram LLC.
The information was reported after the formal filing of the lawsuit on February 17, 2026, according to court documents cited by specialized media.
What does the lawsuit against Ramón Ayala and his son allege?
According to the court document, the plaintiff accuses Ramon Ayala Jr. of engaging in a “pattern of sexualized conduct and aggressive behavior” during the tour.
Among the accusations are non-consensual touching, exposure of genitalia and other acts described as offensive.
The lawsuit also alleges that Ramon Ayala Sr. was negligent in failing to intervene or stop the alleged behavior.
In legal terms, the case includes allegations of assault, sexual assault, negligence and gross negligence.
It is important to note that this is a civil lawsuit, not a criminal proceeding.
At this time, no criminal charges have been publicly reported as a result of this complaint.
Ramón Ayala’s official position
Through a statement published on his official Instagram account on February 18, Ramón Ayala expressed that the accusations “deeply hurt” his group, his followers and his family.
He indicated that his legal team is working to “clarify the facts” and suggested that the accusations could be financially motivated.
The case was brought by attorney Tony Buzbee, known for representing plaintiffs in high-profile cases in the United States.
The case includes allegation of assault
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What does this lawsuit mean for the artist?
Ramón Ayala is a historical figure of norteño music with more than six decades of experience.
He has won four Grammy awards and has placed multiple productions in specialized regional Mexican music charts.
In 2024 he announced his farewell tour after a 60-year career. This lawsuit arises in the midst of that final stage of presentations for Ramón Ayala.
For the public in the United States, especially those who attend concerts or follow the artist’s career, it is important to understand that the process is in its early stages and that the allegations will have to be resolved in the corresponding judicial system.
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