Blake Lively settlement was 'huge victory' for Justin Baldoni: lawyer
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Key Points:
- Justin Baldoni and Blake Lively settled their legal dispute, which was described by Baldoni’s lawyer as a “huge victory” following a judge’s dismissal of most of Lively’s claims against him.
- Baldoni’s lawyer emphasized the emotional toll of the accusations, highlighting the relief Baldoni felt after the judge threw out 10 of 13 claims, including sexual harassment and defamation.
- Lively initially sued Baldoni in December 2024, alleging sexual harassment and claiming $161 million in damages due to an alleged smear campaign, while Baldoni countersued for $400 million, though his countersuit was later dismissed.
- The judge allowed only three of Lively’s claims to proceed—breach of contract, retaliation, and aiding and abetting retaliation—before both parties agreed to settle the lawsuit ahead of the scheduled trial.
- Both Baldoni and Lively’s teams released a joint statement expressing pride in their film "It Ends With Us" and a shared commitment to raising awareness about domestic violence and supporting survivors.
