Tom Girardi was sentenced to seven years in prison for his role in stealing funds from clients, leading to the investigation of his former high-ranking attorney son-in-law, David Lira. Lira pleaded guilty to contempt of court for failing to adhere to a judge's order regarding settlement distributions to clients affected by a 2018 Indonesian plane crash. Despite negotiating $7.5 million payouts for victims' families, Girardi's mismanagement left clients unpaid. This case is part of a wider examination of Girardi's fraudulent practices within his law firm and illustrates legal accountability in cases of financial misconduct.
As part of broader litigation to hold Boeing accountable for defects in its 737-MAX jets, Lira and Girardi negotiated payouts totaling $7.5 million for a group of widows and orphans in 2020. However, the clients, who lived in Indonesia, did not receive their full settlements.
Evidence emerged that Girardi routinely used client money to underwrite a lavish lifestyle with his wife, 'Real Housewives of Beverly Hills' star Erika Jayne.
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