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Norberto Gallo v. Montauk Video, Inc.

Date: 10-23-1998

Case Number: Unknown1/11/00

Judge: C. Cahill

Court: Justice Court, Town of East Hampton, New York

Plaintiff's Attorney: Unknown

Defendant's Attorney: Frederick B. Simpson and Brendan T. Fitpatrick of Ahmuty, Demers & McManus, Albertson, New York.

Description:

Video rental store had placed Gallo’s name on an index card posted on the counter along with the word "reward" and $1000. Gallo sued for libel.

Outcome:

The trial court awarded plaintiff general damages in the amount of $500 and additionally awarded attorney's fees to plaintiff's attorney in the sum of $1,500.

Plaintiff's Experts:

Unknown

Defendant's Experts:

Unknown

Comments:

Video store appealed. The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York Second Department affirmed the trial court ruling, but denied attorney fee award. See: 684 N.Y.S.2nd 817 (Sup.1998). The date shown above is the date of the appellate court decision and not the trial date. Reported by JAB.

About This Case

What was the outcome of Norberto Gallo v. Montauk Video, Inc.?

The outcome was: The trial court awarded plaintiff general damages in the amount of $500 and additionally awarded attorney's fees to plaintiff's attorney in the sum of $1,500.

Which court heard Norberto Gallo v. Montauk Video, Inc.?

This case was heard in Justice Court, Town of East Hampton, New York, NY. The presiding judge was C. Cahill.

Who were the attorneys in Norberto Gallo v. Montauk Video, Inc.?

Plaintiff's attorney: Unknown. Defendant's attorney: Frederick B. Simpson and Brendan T. Fitpatrick of Ahmuty, Demers & McManus, Albertson, New York..

When was Norberto Gallo v. Montauk Video, Inc. decided?

This case was decided on October 23, 1998.