Anthony C. Donato

Lawsuits

Named in 17 known lawsuits, $202,500 total settlements.

Letang, Mattiyas vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 805434/2026E, Supreme Court - Bronx, March 23, 2026

Wilson, Michelle vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 818243/2023, Supreme Court - Bronx, December 21, 2023
Complaint
Description: On or about January 16, 2021, Plaintiff was arrested on a non-bail eligible offense in the Bronx. After being brought into custody under arrest and interrogation, Plaintiff was re-arrested and falsely charged with attempted murder. Defendant officers claimed Plaintiff was involved in an incident that took place on January 13, 2021, where an individual (JR) was repeatedly struck with a crowbar and stabbed by another (ST), while ST's wife ("Michelle") looked on. While "Michelle" may have been present, there was insufficient evidence to established probable cause that "Michelle" had attempted to murder JR. At the time of Plaintiff's arrest, Defendant officers did not have probable cause or reasonable suspicion t...

Jones, Robert vs City of Ny Et. al.
Case # 818738/2022E, Supreme Court - Bronx, March 23, 2023, ended December 26, 2024
$32,500 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On November 16, 2019, Plaintiff was lawfully present near 2010 Bruckner Boulevard, Bronx, New York when Defendant Officers demanded that Plaintiff and others move down the block away from the area. As Plaintiff obeyed and was leaving the area, Defendant Officers approached Plaintiff, grabbed and forcefully pushed him to the car repeatedly. Defendant officers then threw Plaintiff to the ground and forcefully thrusted knees, fists, and elbows into his back and body, preventing him from breathing, even though he did not resist arrest in any way. Plaintiff was placed in unreasonably tight handcuffs and was lifted off the ground by the chain of the handcuffs, causing severe injuries to his shoulders, arms, and wrist...

Castillo, Anthony vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 021787/2020E, Supreme Court - Bronx, February 18, 2020
Complaint
Description: On October 28, 2017, plaintiff was lawfully parked in his friend's vehicle in the vicinity of Townsend Avenue and East 175th Street, Bronx, when defendant police officers approached and asked plaintiff to present his driver's license and vehicle registration. Plaintiff complied with both requests, and he informed the officers that he borrowed the vehicle from his friend. The officers then instructed plaintiff to step outside of the vehicle. Plaintiff complied reluctantly and inquired the reason for it, but the officers ignored the inquiry and proceeded to search plaintiff and the vehicle without proper cause or warrant. Having discovered a baby bottle with unknown substance, which plaintiff did not know existed...

Hicks, Maurice vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 021174/2019E, Supreme Court - Bronx, April 1, 2019
Complaint
Description: On or about November 11, 2017, Maurice Hicks was accosted by several NYPD officers, including Sergeant Anthony Donato and Officer Grisleys Garcia, at approximately 12:27 a.m. near River Park Towers in the Bronx, New York. The officers, without probable cause, grabbed and pushed Hicks before placing him under arrest, handcuffing him tightly behind his back. During his time in custody, Hicks was transported between precincts, subjected to a breathalyzer test despite not driving, and denied access to his medication, resulting in him losing consciousness. Hicks was eventually taken to the hospital before being processed and released after arraignment. The lawsuit alleges that the officers, including Donato and Garc...

Jackson, Adrian, et al. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 031233/2018E, Supreme Court - Bronx, January 9, 2019
Complaint
Description: On March 5, 2016, Defendant officers, including P.O. Nikqi and P.O. Donato, unlawfully stopped the vehicle Plaintiffs were traveling in near Clifford Place and Jerome Avenue in the Bronx, despite there being no traffic violation or legal basis for the stop. Although Plaintiffs were not engaged in any unlawful activity, Defendant officers, including P.O. Nikqi and P.O. Espinal, violently handcuffed Plaintiffs and falsely accused them of Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the Second Degree. Plaintiffs were taken to a police precinct before being transferred to Bronx Central Booking. On March 6, 2016, a criminal complaint was issued against Plaintiffs, and they were released from custody later that day. All charge...

Joseph, Jamel vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 028302/2018E, Supreme Court - Bronx, July 25, 2018, ended April 12, 2021
$80,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On July 26, 2017, PLAINTIFF was walking on a sidewalk in front of a private residence in the Bronx when PLAINTIFF was approached by NYPD Officer Joshua Healy. Healy, without a warrant, probable cause, or reasonable suspicion, allegedly grabbed PLAINTIFF by the neck and forcibly stopped and seized PLAINTIFF. Another officer, referred to as "John Doe," threatened to use a taser on PLAINTIFF, placing PLAINTIFF in imminent fear of harm. He then placed PLAINTIFF in handcuffs. PLAINTIFF was arrested and imprisoned in various locations, including a police vehicle and a police precinct. Healy allegedly initiated a criminal prosecution against PLAINTIFF for harassment, fabricating accusations that PLAINTIFF pushed Heal...

Miller, Brihean vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 300891/2017, Supreme Court - Bronx, May 10, 2017
Affidavit, Complaint

Martinez, Jules vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 304399/2014, Supreme Court - Bronx, August 18, 2014, ended February 5, 2016
$10,000 Settlement

Hill, John vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 021851/2013E, Supreme Court - Bronx, June 27, 2013
Exhibits, Summons/Complaint

Arce, Jesus vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 306770/2012, Supreme Court - Bronx, August 20, 2012, ended May 22, 2013
$20,000 Settlement

Ramirez, Winston vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 302549/2012, Supreme Court - Bronx, March 29, 2012, ended February 5, 2013
$15,000 Settlement

Addae v. City of New York et al
Case # 020557/2012, Supreme Court - Bronx
Exhibits

Maracallo v. City of New York et al
Case # 301941/2012, Supreme Court - Bronx
$15,000 Settlement
Summons/Complaint

Pichardo v. City of New York et al
Case # 307149/2013, Supreme Court - Bronx
Dismissed without Prejudice
Summons/Complaint

Joshua v. City of New York et al
Case # 12CV05484, U.S. District Court - Southern District NY
$30,000 Settlement
Complaint, Stipulation

Calderon v. The City Of New York , et al
Case # 14CV06425, U.S. District Court - Southern District NY
Settlement
Amended Complaint