‘It’s Finally Over’: Justin Baldoni Lawyer Publishes Full Blake Lively Settlement, Hopes Co-Stars Can ‘Move On’
Yahoo News Canada • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Justin Baldoni's lawyer, Bryan Freedman, expressed hope that the nearly two-year lawsuit between Baldoni and Blake Lively is "finally over," allowing both actors to move on with their lives.
- Freedman published the full settlement to prevent any future attempts to reopen claims related to punitive, treble, or compensatory damages, emphasizing the finality of the agreement.
- Judge Lewis J. Liman ruled that Lively is entitled to attorney's fees under California's 2023 Protecting Survivors From Weaponized Defamation Lawsuits Act, which safeguards victims of harassment, abuse, and discrimination from retaliatory defamation suits.
- The settlement, reached shortly before the case was set for federal trial, included Baldoni waiving his right to appeal the dismissal of his $400 million lawsuit against Lively.
- While some collateral issues remain, Freedman believes the main dispute is resolved, hoping both parties can move forward amicably.
