Justin Baldoni has asked a judge to dismiss Blake Lively's $161 million lawsuit against him, arguing that no reasonable jury would find him guilty. This legal battle stems from allegations made by Lively accusing Baldoni and his production company, Wayfarer Studios, of sexual harassment and related claims during the production of their film "It Ends With Us." In response, Baldoni filed a countersuit accusing Lively of defamation and other claims, but a federal judge has already dismissed Baldoni's $400 million countersuit, ruling that allegations made in a lawsuit are generally protected from defamation claims, and that Baldoni failed to show Lively had a contractual obligation affecting the dispute. The judge described Baldoni's broader legal theories as fundamentally flawed but allowed limited amendments concerning interference with promotional arrangements[2][3][4]. Despite this dismissal, Baldoni's legal team intends to continue pursuing the case, including planned depositions, maintaining there was no harassment or smear campaign, while Lively remains determined to see her claims fully addressed in court[3][4]. The judge's dismissal marked a significant victory for Lively and her attorneys, who also plan to seek attorney fees and punitive damages due to what they describe as abusive litigation by Baldoni and Wayfarer Studios[2][4]. The dispute remains ongoing with potential amended claims and future legal proceedings anticipated.
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1.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ZesmQ1JOec
2.https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/movies/story/2025-06-09/judge-dismisses-justin-baldoni-wayfarer-lawsuit-against-blake-lively-new-york-times
3.https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/english/hollywood/news/justin-baldoni-and-blake-lively-legal-battle-not-over-directors-attorney-says-judge-dismissing-400-million-lawsuit-was-not-fair-details-inside/articleshow/121770002.cms
4.https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/english/hollywood/news/blake-lively-vs-justin-baldoni-actress-reacts-to-judge-throwing-out-400-million-lawsuit-says-will-stand-for-every-womans-right-to-have-a-voice/articleshow/121739677.cms
5.https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/videos/entertainment/english/blake-lively-speaks-out-as-baldoni-lawsuit-ends-in-dismissal/videoshow/121754344.cms
6.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H_kQGVQnYj8
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Citations
1.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ZesmQ1JOec
2.https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/movies/story/2025-06-09/judge-dismisses-justin-baldoni-wayfarer-lawsuit-against-blake-lively-new-york-times
3.https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/english/hollywood/news/justin-baldoni-and-blake-lively-legal-battle-not-over-directors-attorney-says-judge-dismissing-400-million-lawsuit-was-not-fair-details-inside/articleshow/121770002.cms
4.https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/english/hollywood/news/blake-lively-vs-justin-baldoni-actress-reacts-to-judge-throwing-out-400-million-lawsuit-says-will-stand-for-every-womans-right-to-have-a-voice/articleshow/121739677.cms
5.https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/videos/entertainment/english/blake-lively-speaks-out-as-baldoni-lawsuit-ends-in-dismissal/videoshow/121754344.cms
6.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H_kQGVQnYj8
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