Perjury, Perchance? Erika Girardi’s American Express Scandal Unpacked
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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…

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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:…

Headshots of Erika Jayne Girardi and Jim Wilkes
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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…