Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni are scheduled to meet for settlement talks regarding a high-profile sex harassment lawsuit, but little progress is expected before their trial in May 2026, with both sides preparing for a courtroom showdown.
Blake Lively is seeking over $100 million in damages in a lawsuit against Justin Baldoni, including claims for lost earnings, pain, humiliation, and reputational harm, with a trial scheduled for March 2026. She has a list of high-profile witnesses, and the case involves allegations of harassment and a smear campaign.
Blake Lively is suing Justin Baldoni for alleged misconduct and a smear campaign, claiming damages in the hundreds of millions, and has named high-profile witnesses including Taylor Swift and Hugh Jackman for her upcoming trial, seeking significant punitive damages.
A federal judge has officially dismissed Justin Baldoni’s $400 million countersuit against Blake Lively after missing a filing deadline, ending their legal dispute, while Lively’s original harassment and retaliation lawsuit remains active with a trial scheduled for March 2026.
Justin Baldoni's countersuit against Blake Lively over defamation was dismissed after missing a filing deadline, officially ending the case, while other legal battles between them are ongoing or upcoming.
A federal judge in New York has dismissed Justin Baldoni's $400 million counterclaim against Blake Lively related to their work on the film 'It Ends With Us' after Baldoni missed the filing deadline.
A federal judge in New York has dismissed Justin Baldoni's $400 million counterclaim against Blake Lively, ending the litigation after Baldoni missed the filing deadline.
Justin Baldoni's $400 million lawsuit against Blake Lively was dismissed after he failed to meet a deadline to amend his claims; the legal battle stemmed from allegations related to their film and personal disputes, but the case was ultimately closed without further action.
Justin Baldoni's $400 million legal battle with Blake Lively involves multiple lawsuits, allegations of misconduct, and counterclaims, with ongoing disputes over defamation, harassment, and retaliation, and the case is set to continue into 2026.
Justin Baldoni's $400 million lawsuit against Blake Lively, Ryan Reynolds, and the New York Times has been dismissed after he missed the appeal deadline, resulting in a legal victory for Lively and Reynolds, who seek damages for legal costs and damages related to the case.
Justin Baldoni's $400 million defamation lawsuit against Blake Lively has been dismissed after he missed the refile deadline; Lively's related harassment lawsuit against Baldoni is still ongoing.
Blake Lively accuses Justin Baldoni and his team of hiding evidence and orchestrating a smear campaign against her, with allegations of deleted communications and improper conduct during discovery, as the legal battle intensifies ahead of a 2026 trial.
A leaked audio recording reveals Justin Baldoni's business partner dismissing Blake Lively's allegations of misconduct as 'manufactured,' amid ongoing legal disputes involving accusations of harassment and a smear campaign. The recording was made by Claire Ayoub, who worked on Baldoni's film, citing concerns over Baldoni's behavior and pressure from studio executives.
Justin Baldoni's $400 million defamation lawsuit against Blake Lively, the NY Times, and others was dismissed, and now the NY Times is seeking approximately $150,000 in legal fees from Baldoni's company, Wayfarer Studios, claiming the lawsuit was baseless and aimed at silencing journalists. The case involved allegations related to Lively's sexual harassment claims and the reporting on them, with the court ruling that the NY Times' reporting was protected under fair report privilege and not made with malice. The legal battle continues with a trial set for March 2026.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by Rolling Stone
A judge denied Justin Baldoni's attempt to depose Taylor Swift in a legal case involving Blake Lively, citing lack of diligence and Swift's busy schedule, while granting extensions for other depositions. The case centers on allegations of harassment and retaliation during film production, with Swift's involvement being minimal and contested.