The owners of Sarno and Son formal wear have filed a civil lawsuit against three men alleging that they were responsible for stealing hundreds of pieces of formal wear in a scam that took place over six years costing the firm more than $2.5 million.
Earlier this year, Robert Riviello, 39, Michael J. Pantano, 42, and John Vermack, 45, were charged by Lackawanna County authorities with stealing tuxedos and other items from Sarno's distribution center. Pantano and Riviello have been accused of stealing goods worth $121,830 while Vermack, who has been a long time employee of the company, is accused of stealing merchandise worth $50,000.
The suit was filed by Mark Sarno and his sister Nancy Sarno-De Los Rios and they seek to recover thrice the amount of their losses from the defendants which amounts to $7.5 million, under the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO).
The suit also names Pantano's wife Elizabeth and Ryan Rowinski, who owns Tuxedo Junction of King of Prussia, as defendants.
To read all the details of the case click here.
Earlier this year, Robert Riviello, 39, Michael J. Pantano, 42, and John Vermack, 45, were charged by Lackawanna County authorities with stealing tuxedos and other items from Sarno's distribution center. Pantano and Riviello have been accused of stealing goods worth $121,830 while Vermack, who has been a long time employee of the company, is accused of stealing merchandise worth $50,000.
The suit was filed by Mark Sarno and his sister Nancy Sarno-De Los Rios and they seek to recover thrice the amount of their losses from the defendants which amounts to $7.5 million, under the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO).
The suit also names Pantano's wife Elizabeth and Ryan Rowinski, who owns Tuxedo Junction of King of Prussia, as defendants.
To read all the details of the case click here.
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