Lawyers for Blake Lively, Justin Baldoni speak out as settlement details revealed
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Key Points:
- Attorneys for Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni announced a settlement ending their nearly 18-month legal dispute, with both sides calling it a "resounding victory."
- The settlement allows Lively to seek attorney's fees and additional damages, with no further appeals once damages are determined, effectively closing the case.
- The dispute began in December 2024 when Lively accused Baldoni of sexual harassment on the set of "It Ends with Us," leading to dueling lawsuits that were largely dismissed by the courts.
- Both actors have denied the allegations against them, and their joint statement emphasized a commitment to respectful, impropriety-free workplaces and hopes for constructive closure.
- The settlement documents were filed in the Southern District of New York, with a narrow pending request for fees remaining before the case is fully resolved.
