Key Facts

• A judge in Florida dismissed a lawsuit against attorney James L. Wilkes II.
• The lawsuit was filed by fashion designers Marco Morante and Chris Psaila.
• The complaint included allegations about TV star Erika Jayne and her ex-husband, Tom Girardi.
• The judge called the lawsuit “sensational” and not substantial in legal terms.
• The lawsuit claimed involvement in a fraud scheme connected to Girardi’s misuse of client funds.
• The judge noted the complaint failed to establish the court's jurisdiction correctly.
• The judge labeled the complaint a “shotgun pleading,” meaning it was vague and unrelated to clear legal claims.
• The plaintiffs were given 21 days to rewrite and resubmit their complaint.