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The Independent
18 hours ago
- Health
- The Independent
Stay connected with half price Jitterbug phones and medical alerts
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Hindustan Times
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Justin Baldoni decides not to refile $400M suit against Blake Lively: ‘Will prevail against these baseless accusations'
The Hollywood legal feud that had all eyes glued to court updates may finally be over. Blake Lively has declared 'total victory' after Justin Baldoni decided not to refile his $400 million countersuit — a dramatic twist in what was an already dramatic case. Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni After Judge Lewis J. Liman dismissed Baldoni's defamation and extortion claims against Lively, her husband Ryan Reynolds, and The New York Times, earlier this month, Baldoni's lawyer Bryan Freedman confirmed they would not be amending or refiling any part of the case. While the judge had left the door open for Baldoni to revise certain claims — specifically those relating to breach of implied covenant and tortious interference — his legal team has chosen not to move forward. 'The Court's decision on the motion to dismiss has no effect whatsoever on the truth that there was no harassment nor any smear campaign, and it does not in any way affect our vigorous defense against Ms. Lively's claims,' Freedman said, according to PEOPLE. 'Discovery is proceeding and we are confident that we will prevail against these factually baseless accusations,' he continued. 'Instead of revising the existing claims, our clients will be pursuing additional legal options that are available to us.' Blake Lively's 'total victory' Lively's representative told Just Jared, 'The Court dismissed the frivolous USD 400 million Baldoni-Wayfarer lawsuit in its entirety. In the days that followed, Baldoni's lawyer said the judge's decision to dismiss their case was not a big deal, as they promised to amend and refile it. As per usual, that was not true. The Court's dismissal of Baldoni's sham lawsuit was a total victory after all.' Crash course on the trial Lively originally filed a lawsuit against Baldoni in 2024, accusing him of sexual harassment, fostering a hostile work environment, and orchestrating a smear campaign during the production of It Ends With Us — the 2024 adaptation of Colleen Hoover's bestselling novel. The legal firestorm between the co-stars quickly eclipsed the film itself, dominating entertainment news and flooding social media with speculation. Baldoni, who directed and co-starred in the film as Ryle Kincaid opposite Lively's Lily Bloom, retaliated with explosive claims of his own, which included a defamation suit alleging false allegations meant to derail his career. But Judge Liman found that Lively's accusations were protected under legal privilege, striking a blow to Baldoni's case. Lively's original lawsuit is still active, with a trial scheduled for March 2026.
Economic Times
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Economic Times
$400 million case crumbles, but Justin Baldoni isn't done yet — new shock move keeps legal drama alive
Synopsis Justin Baldoni's $400 million lawsuit against Blake Lively, Ryan Reynolds, and her publicist was dismissed by a judge, citing a lack of legal basis. Baldoni, accused by Lively of sexual harassment and a smear campaign, will not amend the lawsuit but will explore new legal options. Justin Baldoni's $400 million lawsuit against Blake Lively got thrown out by the court. But he's not done, instead of changing and refiling the case, he's making a new legal move to keep the fight going. ADVERTISEMENT Justin Baldoni sued Blake Lively, her husband Ryan Reynolds, and her publicist for $400 million. A judge dismissed the lawsuit, saying it had no strong legal base. Baldoni had a chance to fix parts of his lawsuit and file again by June 23, as per the report by Daily Mail. But his lawyer, Bryan Freedman, said Baldoni won't amend the lawsuit. Instead, they will explore new legal options. Freedman also said they are confident Baldoni will win against Lively's accusations. Lively's team called Baldoni's lawsuit 'frivolous' and a total victory for Blake. They said Baldoni's team promised to refile, but never did. Lively is still going forward with her own lawsuit and has sent new subpoenas, according to the Daily Mail report. The court explained why Baldoni's claims of 'civil extortion' didn't count legally. Lively asking for changes on set or saying she wouldn't promote the film wasn't illegal. The judge said Reynolds and Sloane's statements didn't show actual malice or lies. ALSO READ: Fired copyright chief sues Trump after explosive claim that AI firms are stealing from creators ADVERTISEMENT Baldoni also tried to involve Marvel Studios, saying their character Nicepool was meant to mock him. But the judge threw that out too and protected Marvel's documents. Baldoni's lawyers had contacted Kevin Feige and Bob Iger asking for info, as per the Daily Mail report. Lively accused Baldoni of sexual harassment and a smear campaign. Baldoni denied everything, calling the claims false and twisted. Lively said she hopes her lawsuit helps stop retaliation against people who speak up, as per The New York Times report. ADVERTISEMENT Lively named Baldoni, his studio Wayfarer, and others in her lawsuit. Baldoni launched a website named sharing private texts and court info. The site shows his version of what happened behind the scenes of It Ends With Us. The legal battle began after filming the movie It Ends With Us, where tension grew between them. Lively filed her first civil complaint on Dec 20, then a federal lawsuit on Dec 31. ADVERTISEMENT Baldoni got dropped by WME, the same agency that reps Lively and Reynolds. He also got hit with a new lawsuit from a former publicist. Baldoni later sued for $250 million over an article. The movie It Ends With Us came out on August 9. It earned $148 million in the U.S. and $350 million around the world. The film starred Jenny Slate, Hasan Minhaj, Brandon Sklenar, and Kevin Lively is best known for Gossip Girl and several popular movies. Justin Baldoni became famous from the show Jane the Virgin and has also directed movies like Five Feet Apart, according to reports. ADVERTISEMENT Q1. What happened to Justin Baldoni's $400 million lawsuit? A judge dismissed the lawsuit, and Baldoni decided not to refile it. Q2. Why did Blake Lively sue Justin Baldoni? She accused him of sexual harassment and running a smear campaign against her. (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel) (Catch all the US News, UK News, Canada News, International Breaking News Events, and Latest News Updates on The Economic Times.) 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Time of India
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
$400 million case crumbles, but Justin Baldoni isn't done yet — new shock move keeps legal drama alive
Justin Baldoni's $400 million lawsuit against Blake Lively got thrown out by the court. But he's not done, instead of changing and refiling the case, he's making a new legal move to keep the fight going. Justin Baldoni sued Blake Lively, her husband Ryan Reynolds, and her publicist for $400 million. A judge dismissed the lawsuit, saying it had no strong legal base. Baldoni had a chance to fix parts of his lawsuit and file again by June 23, as per the report by Daily Mail. But his lawyer, Bryan Freedman, said Baldoni won't amend the lawsuit. Instead, they will explore new legal options. Freedman also said they are confident Baldoni will win against Lively's accusations. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Buy the Dip: Top 5 Dividend Stocks with Growth Potential Seeking Alpha Read More Undo Lively's side fights back Lively's team called Baldoni's lawsuit 'frivolous' and a total victory for Blake. They said Baldoni's team promised to refile, but never did. Lively is still going forward with her own lawsuit and has sent new subpoenas, according to the Daily Mail report. The court explained why Baldoni's claims of 'civil extortion' didn't count legally. Lively asking for changes on set or saying she wouldn't promote the film wasn't illegal. The judge said Reynolds and Sloane's statements didn't show actual malice or lies. Live Events ALSO READ: Fired copyright chief sues Trump after explosive claim that AI firms are stealing from creators Baldoni also tried to involve Marvel Studios, saying their character Nicepool was meant to mock him. But the judge threw that out too and protected Marvel's documents. Baldoni's lawyers had contacted Kevin Feige and Bob Iger asking for info, as per the Daily Mail report. How it all started Lively accused Baldoni of sexual harassment and a smear campaign. Baldoni denied everything, calling the claims false and twisted. Lively said she hopes her lawsuit helps stop retaliation against people who speak up, as per The New York Times report. Lively named Baldoni, his studio Wayfarer, and others in her lawsuit. Baldoni launched a website named sharing private texts and court info. The site shows his version of what happened behind the scenes of It Ends With Us. The legal battle began after filming the movie It Ends With Us, where tension grew between them. Lively filed her first civil complaint on Dec 20, then a federal lawsuit on Dec 31. Fallout for Baldoni Baldoni got dropped by WME, the same agency that reps Lively and Reynolds. He also got hit with a new lawsuit from a former publicist. Baldoni later sued for $250 million over an article. The movie It Ends With Us came out on August 9. It earned $148 million in the U.S. and $350 million around the world. The film starred Jenny Slate, Hasan Minhaj, Brandon Sklenar, and Kevin McKidd. Blake Lively is best known for Gossip Girl and several popular movies. Justin Baldoni became famous from the show Jane the Virgin and has also directed movies like Five Feet Apart, according to reports. FAQs Q1. What happened to Justin Baldoni's $400 million lawsuit? A judge dismissed the lawsuit, and Baldoni decided not to refile it. Q2. Why did Blake Lively sue Justin Baldoni? She accused him of sexual harassment and running a smear campaign against her.
Pink Villa
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Justin Baldoni Decides Not to Refile USD 400 Million Lawsuit as Blake Lively Declares Victory, Here's What It Means
Trigger Warning: This article includes references to s*xual harassment. Blake Lively's legal team is calling it a win after Justin Baldoni chose not to refile his USD 400 million countersuit involving the filming of It Ends With Us. The dispute began when Lively filed a lawsuit in late 2023, accusing Baldoni of s*xual harassment, fostering a hostile work environment, and running a smear campaign against her. The legal battle escalated quickly when Baldoni responded with a massive countersuit, targeting Lively, her husband Ryan Reynolds, their publicist, and even The New York Times, alleging defamation and extortion. But now, the USD 400 million countersuit is officially off the table. Earlier this month, U.S. District Judge Lewis J. Liman dismissed Baldoni's claims, stating that Lively's statements to the California Civil Rights Department were protected under legal privilege and could not be used as grounds for defamation. The judge also threw out Baldoni's USD 250 million claim against The New York Times, saying the publication's coverage was protected under fair-report privilege. What happens now after Baldoni drops his countersuit? Baldoni was given a chance to refile a narrower breach-of-contract claim, but his attorney, Bryan Freedman, confirmed they won't be pursuing that. 'We will be pursuing additional legal options that are available to us,' Freedman told PEOPLE, suggesting that more legal steps could follow, even though the countersuit has been dropped. Lively's side responded strongly to the court's decision. Her representative told Just Jared, 'The Court dismissed the frivolous USD 400 million Baldoni-Wayfarer lawsuit in its entirety. In the days that followed, Baldoni's lawyer said the judge's decision to dismiss their case was not a big deal as they promised to amend and refile it. As per usual, that was not true. The Court's dismissal of Baldoni's sham lawsuit was a total victory after all.' In a statement to US Weekly, her lawyers called the dismissal a complete vindication for Blake Lively, Ryan Reynolds, and others named in the suit. They added that Justin Baldoni's countersuit was 'a sham.' Despite the countersuit being dismissed, Baldoni's team maintained their position. His lawyer, Bryan Freedman, said the court's decision had no impact on their stance, insisting there was no harassment or smear campaign and that it would not affect their strong defense against Blake Lively's claims. Blake Lively's original lawsuit is still active, with a trial scheduled for March 2026. Baldoni's legal team is also trying to access Lively's private communications with Taylor Swift, which have become part of the discovery process.
