Perjury, Perchance? Erika Girardi’s American Express Scandal Unpacked
Mark Twain said, “There are lies, damned lies, and statistics.” For Erika Girardi, the statistic was a $787,000 refund from American Express. For Chris Psaila and Marco Morante, the statistics were a nine-count federal indictment against Psaila, countless millions in lost business and the incalculable harm to the reputations of the business partners. They say…
Who Forgot to Show Up? Inside the Legal Fumble That Could Cost Erika Jayne Millions
Woody Allen once said, “Eighty percent of success is just showing up.” On March 20, 2025, Tampa attorney Jim Wilkes failed that test. He didn’t show up. Big time. He was a no-call, no-show for a court hearing to defend his client, Erika Girardi, the subject of a multi-million dollar defamation suit in a Miami….
Did Another Geriatric Attorney Steal Money to Fund Erika Jayne’s Lifestyle?
Plato gets credit for the notion that art imitates real life. If the Greek philosopher could drop in 2,300 years or so after he did his thinking, he might dial up Erika Jayne’s song “XXPEN$IVE” on his iTunes account to make his point. In it, the artist legally known as Erika Girardi sings, “It’s expensive…
Supporting Documents: Erika vs Marco Marco Docs
Three Supporting Documents That Raise Serious Red Flags 1. Sworn Affidavit from Private Investigator Jonathan Ballard A licensed investigator confirmed that a bank account bearing Erika Girardi’s name was opened by Wilkes & Associates’ CFO at the request of Jim Wilkes—funded with an estimated $400,000 from Wilkes’ personal or firm accounts. The CFO admitted to…
Case Timeline: Erika Girardi vs. Marco Marco
2015–2016: Costume Design Services Rendered 2016–2017: Dispute Over Credit Card Charges January 11, 2017: Federal Raid and Indictment September 2021: Criminal Case Dismissed August 2023: Psaila Files Civil Lawsuit February 27, 2024: Motion to Dismiss Denied March 2025: Marco Morante Files Separate Lawsuit March 2025: Default Judgment Risk Featured Image of Erika Jayne Girardi Credit:…
Case Overview: Erika Girardi vs. Marco Marco
Case Type: Civil Lawsuit – Breach of Contract, Defamation Allegations Court: Los Angeles County Superior Court Case Status: Pending Final Judgment Background In 2023, fashion designer Marco Morante, founder of the luxury brand Marco Marco, filed a lawsuit against reality TV star Erika Girardi (also known as Erika Jayne from The Real Housewives of Beverly…