2006 New York Code - 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.