Case Timeline: Erika Girardi vs. Marco Marco

2015–2016: Costume Design Services Rendered

• Christopher Psaila and Marco Morante, co-owners of the fashion label Marco Marco, provided custom costume design services for Erika Jayne. Reality Tea

2016–2017: Dispute Over Credit Card Charges

• Erika Jayne alleged that Marco Marco made unauthorized charges totaling approximately $900,000 to her American Express card. The US Sun

January 11, 2017: Federal Raid and Indictment

• Federal agents raided Marco Marco’s offices.
• Christopher Psaila was indicted on charges of wire fraud and aggravated identity theft, accused of fraudulent charges to Erika Jayne’s credit card. The US Sun

September 2021: Criminal Case Dismissed

• The criminal case against Christopher Psaila was dismissed.
• Psaila maintained that the charges were unfounded and caused significant personal and professional harm.

August 2023: Psaila Files Civil Lawsuit

• Christopher Psaila filed a civil lawsuit in California against Erika Jayne, her assistants, American Express, and current and former U.S. Secret Service agents.
• The lawsuit alleges malicious prosecution, conspiracy, and violation of constitutional rights, claiming that Erika Jayne and her associates orchestrated false charges against him.

February 27, 2024: Motion to Dismiss Denied

• A federal court denied Erika Jayne’s motion to dismiss Psaila’s lawsuit, allowing the case to proceed to trial.

March 2025: Marco Morante Files Separate Lawsuit

• Marco Morante filed a separate lawsuit in Florida against Erika Jayne and her assistants, alleging defamation, tortious interference with business relationships, and other claims.
• The lawsuit seeks damages exceeding $300,000.

March 2025: Default Judgment Risk

• The court indicated it would entertain a motion for default judgment against Erika Jayne.
• Erika Jayne’s attorney failed to appear at a court hearing and did not properly file a motion to dismiss in the Florida case.

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