Justin Baldoni intends to persist in his court case against Blake Lively, following the dismissal of his $400 million defamation claim against both her and her spouse, Ryan Reynolds, by a judge.
As a film enthusiast, I’d like to clarify the recent court decision regarding Ms. Lively, a statement from Baldoni’s lawyer Bryan Freedman reads on EbMaster. Contrary to their claim of victory, it’s more accurate to say that the court dismissed some defamation-related claims but invited us to strengthen four out of seven accusations against her. This will allow us to present new evidence and sharpen our allegations. The essence of this case lies in the allegations of unproven sexual harassment, retaliation, and a smear campaign that Ms. Lively’s team characterizes as ‘untraceable’ because they can’t prove something that didn’t occur.
Speaking as a film critic, let me clarify my stance: Ms. Lively’s assertions hold no more weight today than they did yesterday. With our facts on our side, we press forward with unwavering confidence, eagerly anticipating her upcoming deposition that I will personally oversee. We are thankful for the groundswell of public support and the diligent work of the online detective community who have been following this case closely with precision and honesty.
On Monday, an entire lawsuit filed by Baldoni against Lively and Reynolds, which alleged extortion and other charges, was dismissed by the judge. Judge Lewis J. Liman, who determined that Lively’s accusations of sexual harassment were legally shielded and thus not subject to a lawsuit, permitted Baldoni to modify and resubmit some claims related to contract interference.
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In court on Monday, the judge dismissed Baldoni’s entire lawsuit against Lively and Reynolds, which contained charges of extortion and other offenses. Judge Lewis J. Liman, who concluded that Lively’s allegations of sexual harassment were legally safeguarded and thus not liable for a lawsuit, granted Baldoni the opportunity to revise and refile certain claims regarding contract interference.
The lawsuit filed by Baldoni against The New York Times, in which he accused them of colluding with Lively and Reynolds to sabotage his career using untrue accusations, was similarly discarded.
From the very beginning, it was clear that the ‘$400 million’ lawsuit was a deceptive tactic. On June 9, following its dismissal, Lively’s legal team stated their conviction, “The court recognized the sham nature of this lawsuit.” They are eager for the forthcoming phase, which involves demanding compensation for lawyers’ fees, triple damages, and punitive damages from Baldoni […] and other Wayfarer Parties who orchestrated this malicious litigation.
Actress Lively filed a lawsuit in federal court against director Baldoni, accusing him of sexual harassment and retaliation. She claims that after speaking out about the unacceptable working conditions on the set of “It Ends With Us,” Baldoni and his production company, Wayfarer Studios, retaliated by launching a negative campaign against her. A trial for Lively’s lawsuit against Baldoni and Wayfarer Studios has been scheduled for March 2026.
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2025-06-10 17:17