Blake Lively suffers blow as latest request in Justin Baldoni legal war is denied by judge
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Key Points:
- A federal judge denied Blake Lively's request to file additional briefs and information regarding Justin Baldoni's $400 million countersuit, indicating no further details were needed before a decision.
- Lively and Baldoni reached a surprising settlement in December 2024 related to Lively's lawsuit, but Lively continues to seek attorneys fees and damages from Baldoni's dismissed countersuit.
- The legal battle involved claims under a 2023 California law protecting sexual abuse accusers from retaliatory claims, though the judge has yet to rule on the law's applicability given the alleged incidents occurred in New Jersey.
- Both parties spent a combined $60 million over 18 months, with neither receiving any monetary settlement; each side has claimed victory following the resolution.
- Baldoni's attorney called the settlement a "huge victory," suggesting Lively settled due to fear of testifying, while Lively's team described it as a "resounding victory," affirming the legitimacy of her harassment claims.