As a lifestyle expert, I find myself sharing the news that Justin Baldoni’s high-stakes defamation case against Blake Lively, his co-star in “It Ends With Us,” has taken a turn. On June 9th, a judge dismissed Baldoni’s 400 million USD lawsuit. The initial lawsuit was directed at both Lively and her husband, Ryan Reynolds. This means that the beloved couple can now rest easier after a tense period, with the legal battle seemingly resolved for now.
As a dedicated follower of the news, I’m excited to share that, following Variety’s report, it was Judge Lewis J. Liman who prevented a defamation lawsuit from progressing by dismissing it, ultimately securing Blake Lively a well-deserved victory. Justin Baldoni’s allegations of extortion, however, have been deemed invalid and are no longer relevant. There is some positive news as he has been given the opportunity to resubmit a few other claims and modify certain accusations in his initial allegations.
Blake Lively’s side reacts to dismissal of defamation case filed by Justin Baldoni
The legal team representing the actress was jubilant, considering their success against the 41-year-old star as an absolute triumph in their ongoing battle. They claim that this marks an end to the ‘harassing legal action’, and anticipate being reimbursed for their legal fees, triple damages, and punitive damages in future proceedings. As they stated from the beginning, this $400 million lawsuit was a fraud, and the court recognized its deceptive nature.
What does the judge’s new ruling mean?
The termination, in fact, proves advantageous not just for Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds but also for Leslie Sloane and The New York Times, who found themselves entangled in the initial lawsuit filing. Initially, it was alleged that the actor from Jane the Virgin intended to displace Blake Lively, her spouse, and her publicist by asserting that accusations of sexual harassment and attempting to tarnish her career with a defamation campaign were baseless.
It has now been ruled that Blake Lively’s accusations were legally protected.
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2025-06-09 20:52