In December 2024, Lively sued Baldoni alleging sexual harassment and emotional distress following their collaboration on "It Ends With Us." Recently, she sought to drop claims of intentional and negligent infliction of emotional distress. The court will now determine whether to dismiss these claims or require her to provide mental health records as requested by Baldoni’s legal team.
Blake Lively Withdraws Claims Against Justin Baldoni Amid Ongoing Legal Battle
Blake Lively Withdraws Claims Against Justin Baldoni Amid Ongoing Legal Battle
Actress Blake Lively has retracted two claims she made against director Justin Baldoni in their contentious legal dispute.
Lively's effort to withdraw these claims came after Baldoni's side challenged her allegations. According to documents, Lively's attorneys described Baldoni's legal move as a "press stunt." Despite the withdrawal, Lively maintains allegations of emotional distress and continues her claims of sexual harassment and retaliation.
The legal dispute began after the release of "It Ends With Us," an adaptation of Colleen Hoover's bestselling novel, which features Lively in the lead role. Baldoni countersued Lively and her spouse, Ryan Reynolds, citing civil extortion, defamation, and invasion of privacy, intensifying the already heated situation. The case has also drawn in singer Taylor Swift, who was briefly summoned to court over her alleged involvement in script adjustments, but her subpoena was subsequently dropped.
As this courtroom drama unfolds, both parties are navigating a complex landscape of accusations and legal maneuvers.
The legal dispute began after the release of "It Ends With Us," an adaptation of Colleen Hoover's bestselling novel, which features Lively in the lead role. Baldoni countersued Lively and her spouse, Ryan Reynolds, citing civil extortion, defamation, and invasion of privacy, intensifying the already heated situation. The case has also drawn in singer Taylor Swift, who was briefly summoned to court over her alleged involvement in script adjustments, but her subpoena was subsequently dropped.
As this courtroom drama unfolds, both parties are navigating a complex landscape of accusations and legal maneuvers.
