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Melissa Stampf v. Long Island Railroad Company

Date: 12-31-2010

Case Number: 1:10-cv-04072-SMG

Judge: Steven Gold

Court: United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York (Brooklyn County)

Plaintiff's Attorney: Philip Jay Dinhofer, Philip J. Dinhofer, L.L.C., Rockville Centre, New York

Defendant's Attorney: Brian Kenneth Saltz, The Long Island Rail Road Company, Jamacia, New York

Description:

Melissa Stampf sued Long Island Railroad Company claiming that she was wrongfully arrested after she was falsely accused of groping and shaking a co-worker's breast. On July 9, 2006, LIRR employee Angela Trigg reported her co-worker Melissa Stampf came up to her car, reached through an open window and shook her left breast. Stampf was arrested and paraded past co-workers in handcuffs and was locked up for five hours on sexual assault charges. The charges were eventually dropped.

Outcome:

Plaintiff's verdict for $480,000.00.

$200,000 - Past Pain and Suffering (Emotional Distress)

$100,000 - Future P&S

$ 30,000 - Compensatory Damages ($25,000 paid to criminal lawyer plus interest)

$150,000 - Punitive Damages

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About This Case

What was the outcome of Melissa Stampf v. Long Island Railroad Company?

The outcome was: Plaintiff's verdict for $480,000.00. $200,000 - Past Pain and Suffering (Emotional Distress) $100,000 - Future P&S $ 30,000 - Compensatory Damages ($25,000 paid to criminal lawyer plus interest) $150,000 - Punitive Damages

Which court heard Melissa Stampf v. Long Island Railroad Company?

This case was heard in United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York (Brooklyn County), NY. The presiding judge was Steven Gold.

Who were the attorneys in Melissa Stampf v. Long Island Railroad Company?

Plaintiff's attorney: Philip Jay Dinhofer, Philip J. Dinhofer, L.L.C., Rockville Centre, New York. Defendant's attorney: Brian Kenneth Saltz, The Long Island Rail Road Company, Jamacia, New York.

When was Melissa Stampf v. Long Island Railroad Company decided?

This case was decided on December 31, 2010.