In an ongoing legal dispute stemming from their collaboration on "It Ends With Us," Blake Lively has attempted to withdraw two claims relating to emotional distress against director Justin Baldoni. Initially, Lively accused Baldoni of sexual harassment in a lawsuit filed in December 2024. Recently, Baldoni's legal team reported they will seek to compel Lively to provide medical records, sparking further developments in the case that has captured public attention.
Blake Lively Withdraws Claims Against Director Justin Baldoni
Blake Lively Withdraws Claims Against Director Justin Baldoni
Blake Lively has retracted two claims in her legal battle with director Justin Baldoni, who she previously accused of sexual harassment.
Lively's legal representatives described Baldoni's recent filing as a "press stunt," emphasizing that the actress remains steadfast in her other claims, including allegations of sexual harassment and retaliatory actions.
Blake Lively's counter against Justin Baldoni
In December 2024, Blake Lively filed a lawsuit against director Justin Baldoni, alleging sexual harassment and a smear campaign during their work on the film "It Ends With Us." Lively aimed to withdraw claims related to intentional infliction of emotional distress and negligent infliction of emotional distress, as reported by Variety. This shift sparked a legal back-and-forth, with Baldoni's team declaring their intention to compel Lively to submit her medical records to substantiate her claims of emotional turmoil.
Documents revealed on Monday indicate that Lively’s counsel informed Baldoni's team of her decision to withdraw the distress claims while maintaining her accusations of sexual harassment and retaliation. The Baldoni legal team criticized the retraction, suggesting it opens the door to potential future legal maneuvers by Lively.
In an extensive legal battle, Baldoni has filed a countersuit against Lively and her husband, actor Ryan Reynolds, alleging civil extortion and defamation. The film "It Ends With Us," based on Colleen Hoover's bestselling novel, has provided a contentious backdrop for the legal proceedings, which continue to develop amid growing public interest.
The conflict has also pulled in Taylor Swift, who was briefly summoned to court amid claims she influenced the film's scripting and casting. A legal objection led to the dismissal of the subpoena, with Swift’s representatives asserting she had no role in the film's creative decisions.
As these legal proceedings unfold, both parties continue to navigate a complex web of allegations and defenses in the public eye.
Blake Lively's counter against Justin Baldoni
In December 2024, Blake Lively filed a lawsuit against director Justin Baldoni, alleging sexual harassment and a smear campaign during their work on the film "It Ends With Us." Lively aimed to withdraw claims related to intentional infliction of emotional distress and negligent infliction of emotional distress, as reported by Variety. This shift sparked a legal back-and-forth, with Baldoni's team declaring their intention to compel Lively to submit her medical records to substantiate her claims of emotional turmoil.
Documents revealed on Monday indicate that Lively’s counsel informed Baldoni's team of her decision to withdraw the distress claims while maintaining her accusations of sexual harassment and retaliation. The Baldoni legal team criticized the retraction, suggesting it opens the door to potential future legal maneuvers by Lively.
In an extensive legal battle, Baldoni has filed a countersuit against Lively and her husband, actor Ryan Reynolds, alleging civil extortion and defamation. The film "It Ends With Us," based on Colleen Hoover's bestselling novel, has provided a contentious backdrop for the legal proceedings, which continue to develop amid growing public interest.
The conflict has also pulled in Taylor Swift, who was briefly summoned to court amid claims she influenced the film's scripting and casting. A legal objection led to the dismissal of the subpoena, with Swift’s representatives asserting she had no role in the film's creative decisions.
As these legal proceedings unfold, both parties continue to navigate a complex web of allegations and defenses in the public eye.
