In Grieco v. Galasso, 297 A.D.2d 659, 747 N.Y.S.2d 120 (2d Dep't 2002) the plaintiff brought a defamation action against the declarant, with whom the plaintiff's former wife resided. The action alleged that the defendant affixed billboard style signs to his vehicle stating that the plaintiff earned "nearly $ 700,0000 in this community yet refused to pay child support." (Id. at 660, 747 N.Y.S.2d at 120.) On appeal the Court affirmed the jury's finding of liability and the Court's determination that the plaintiff was entitled to $ 35,000.00 in compensatory damages and $ 100,000.00 in punitive damages.