EXCLUSIVE: Erika Jayne says she feels 'vindicated' after big legal win

2022-09-01

EXCLUSIVE: Erika Jayne says she feels ‘vindicated’ after major legal win in estranged husband Tom Girardi’s embezzlement drama as she’s seen out in Los Angeles: ‘Today is a good day’

Los Angeles Judge Richard Fruin recently found there was no evidence that Erika participated in ‘any wrongdoing’, her attorney, Evan C. Borges, confirmed to Page Six
Erika had been sued as part of a $5 million fraud case for ‘aiding and abetting’ disgraced lawyer Tom, 81, in his alleged embezzlement of settlement funds meant for his clients
The lawsuit was filed by Tom’s former colleagues, attorneys Philip R. Sheldon and Robert P. Finn, and their attorney Ronald Richards said they plan to appeal the ruling
‘Thank you to my friends that have stood beside me. All I asked for was time and understanding,’ Erika posted on Instagram along with a story about the ruling
Erika can be seen on season 12 of The Real Housewives Of Beverly Hills currently airing on Wednesday on Bravo

Erika Jayne declared that it was ‘a good day’ on Wednesday after a court ruling declared the reality star had ‘no knowledge’ of alleged financial crimes by her estranged husband Tom Girardi.

The 51-year-old reality star while out buying flowers and fresh fruit at a farmers market in Los Angeles told DailyMail.com exclusively, ‘It’s a good day.’

Erika was asked if she felt vindicated by the court ruling and she replied, ‘Yes, I do’.

Good day: Erika Jayne declared that it was ‘a good day’ on Wednesday after a court ruling declared the reality star had ‘no knowledge’ of alleged financial crimes by her estranged husband Tom Girardi

When asked to address her detractors, Erika responded, ‘All I asked for was some time and some understanding. And today is a good day.’

Erika kept it casual while shopping at the afternoon Larchmont Farmers Market.

She wore a black T-shirt with a pink butterfly print along with black leggings and matching black sneakers.

Erika had her blonde hair up in a high ponytail and accessorized with cat-eye sunglasses.

Farmers market: The 51-year-old reality while out buying flowers and fresh fruit at a farmers market in Los Angeles told DailyMail.com exclusively, ‘It’s a good day’

Feels vindicated: Erika was asked if she felt vindicated by the court ruling and she replied, ‘Yes, I do’

Took time: When asked to address her detractors, Erika responded, ‘All I asked for was some time and some understanding. And today is a good day’

Los Angeles Judge Richard Fruin recently found there was no evidence that Erika participated in ‘any wrongdoing’, her attorney, Evan C. Borges, confirmed to Page Six.

Erika had been sued as part of a $5 million fraud case for ‘aiding and abetting’ disgraced lawyer Tom, 81, in his alleged embezzlement of settlement funds meant for his clients.

The lawsuit was filed by Tom’s former colleagues, attorneys Philip R. Sheldon and Robert P. Finn, and their attorney Ronald Richards said they plan to appeal the ruling.

All-black outfit: She wore a black T-shirt with a pink butterfly print along with black leggings and matching black sneakers

Hair up: Erika had her blonde hair up in a high ponytail

Cool shades: The reality star accessorized with cat-eye sunglasses

Fresh goods: Erika bought fresh fruit, flowers and bread at the Larchmont Farmers Market

The judge in his ruling found that Erika did not owe Sheldon and Finn any fiduciary duty, which is the obligation a party has to act in another party’s best interest.

‘The Court finds that there is no triable issue of material fact as to Ms Girardi having ‘actual knowledge’ of plaintiffs claims of the existence of a fiduciary duty between plaintiffs and [Girardi and Girardi & Keese],’ the ruling said.

‘The Court, therefore, grants summary judgement in favor of defendant Erika Girardi,’ it added.

Good point: The reality star pointed something out while walking

Sly smile: Erika flashed a sly smile as she shopped after news broke of the recent ruling in her favor

Butterfly print: The Bravo star added a pop of color with her pink butterfly print

Erika shared the Page Six story on Instagram on Wednesday for her roughly 2.5 million followers.

‘Thank you to my friends that have stood beside me. All I asked for was time and understanding,’ she wrote in the caption.

She also posted a Los Angeles Times headline about Tom’s affair with mistress Tricia A. Bigelow and his wiring of $300,000 to the former judge as she was buying an ocean-front condominium in Santa Monica, California.

Social media: Erika shared the Page Six story on Instagram on Wednesday for her roughly 2.5 million followers

The LA Times reported the funds were wired from Tom’s trust account containing settlement money intended for cancer victims and others who sued cement manufacturers in 2008 in Riverside Superior Court.

‘Wow. I knew about jewelry, shopping sprees, and plastic surgery but this really threw me for a loop,’ Erika wrote in the caption.

Erika can be seen on season 12 of The Real Housewives Of Beverly Hills currently airing on Wednesday on Bravo.

Wire transfer: She also posted a Los Angeles Times headline about Tom’s affair with mistress Tricia A. Bigelow and his wiring of $300,000 to the former judge as she was buying an ocean-front condominium in Santa Monica, California

Reality series: Erika can be seen on season 12 of The Real Housewives Of Beverly Hills currently airing on Wednesday on Bravo

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