Blake Lively Asks for Nearly $8M in Attorneys' Fees, Court Costs From Baldoni and Wayfarer
Key Points:
- Blake Lively is seeking over $8 million in attorneys' fees and court costs from Justin Baldoni and Wayfarer after his defamation lawsuit against her was dismissed.
- Legal documents show Blake requests $7.5 million in legal fees and approximately $540,000 in court expenses incurred while defending the lawsuit.
- Justin Baldoni's $400 million defamation suit was thrown out, with a judge ordering him to cover Blake's legal bills, though her attempt to claim additional damages was denied.
- The legal battle between Blake and Justin ended in a settlement in May, just before trial, involving her claims of breach of contract and retaliation, while most of her other allegations were dismissed.
- The court is now finalizing the remaining financial details, with anticipation over whether Justin and Wayfarer will pay the full amount Blake is seeking.