Casual Take: Baldoni vs Lively: Defamation Drama Dismissed
Lawsuit dismissed by defendant Richter - Defamation case tossed out by the judge
In an unexpected plot twist, the court's gavel has fallen on the high-profile defamation lawsuit between Justin Baldoni and Blake Lively. Yasss Queen, it's a win for Lively and hubby, Ryan Reynolds! The NY court tossed the lawsuit due to Baldoni's inability to back up his claims.
As the story goes, Baldoni sought a jaw-dropping $400 mil in damages after Lively accused him of sexual harassment. Judge Lewis J. Liman, however, deemed Lively's statements to be legit as per law. The judge further threw out other charges like blackmail, leaving just a teeny-tiny point open: a possible redo on the contract interference claim.
For Lively, it's a glorious victory; her lawyers cheered, "This decision is a win for Blake and a complete vindication of those dragged into Baldoni's vendetta, including Ryan, Leslie Sloane, and the NY Times. We're now lookin' at recouping legal fees and damages."
Remember the drama when Lively filed her suit against Baldoni in Dec 2024, accusing him of sexual harassment and retaliation on the set of "Just One More Time"? Well, the court hasn't made its final call on Lively's own lawsuit against Baldoni and Wayfarer Studios yet. It's set for March 2026, so stay tuned!
By the way, Baldoni also had a beef with the NY Times, but the judge didn't buy his defamation claims either. The Times welcomed the decision, stating, "We're relieved the court saw through Baldoni's baseless attempt to squash honest journalism."
The ruling explained that Lively's initial accusations against Baldoni were shielded by thePrivileged Statementsprotection, as they were part of an official complaint to the California Civil Rights Bureau. Similarly, Reynolds, Lively's PR agent Leslie Sloane, and even the NY Times relied on Lively's account when making statements, so they too received protection.
Finally, a trial for Lively's lawsuit against Baldoni and Wayfarer Studios is scheduled for March 2026. Looks like we'll have to wait and see if Baldoni decides to file an updated claim before then. Until then, ciao for now!
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In the world of entertainment and pop-culture, celebrities like Justin Baldoni, Blake Lively, and Ryan Reynolds often find themselves in dramatic stories that make headlines. The recent defamation lawsuit between Baldoni and Lively has added another layer to their saga, with the court dismissing Baldoni's claims against Lively and her husband. Despite this setback, Baldoni's ongoing lawsuit against Lively and Wayfarer Studios is yet to be resolved, with the trial scheduled for March 2026. The outcome of this case, and any potential repercussions for Baldoni's reputation, will continue to be a topic of interest in the world of entertainment and beyond.
