N.Y. Civil Rights Law § 71: Damages in action for suing in name of another

§ 71. Damages in action for suing in name of another. In an action,

brought by the adverse party, as prescribed in the last section, the

plaintiff, if he recovers final judgment, is entitled to recover treble

damages. In an action, brought by the person whose name was used, as

prescribed in the last section, the plaintiff is entitled to recover his

actual damages, and two hundred and fifty dollars in addition thereto.