Lively Seeks Damages After 'Resounding Victory' With Baldoni Settlement
TheWrap • • general
Key Points:
- Blake Lively is now seeking attorneys’ fees, compensatory damages, and punitive damages following a recent settlement with her "It Ends With Us" co-star and director Justin Baldoni.
- Lively's attorneys stated the settlement is a victory, as Baldoni and other defendants waived their right to appeal and acknowledged that Lively’s concerns about sexual harassment and retaliation "deserved to be heard."
- The joint statement from both parties emphasized pride in the film, support for survivors of domestic violence, and a commitment to maintaining respectful and safe work environments.
- Baldoni’s lawyer expressed satisfaction with the settlement outcome but declined to discuss specific terms, while the initial May 18 court date remains scheduled pending federal judge approval.
- The legal battle began in December 2024 and, despite the settlement, Blake Lively's mission to expose and hold accountable those who use legal intimidation tactics against survivors continues.
