Justin Baldoni Addresses Blake Lively’s Motion to Dismiss Lawsuit

Photo Credit: @sonypictures / YouTubeJustin Baldoni is pushing back in court after Blake Lively requested a dismissal of his $400 million lawsuit. It accuses the Gossip Girl actress of defamation and other claims. The legal dispute arose from tensions during the production of It Ends with Us.

Furthermore, it also names Lively’s husband, Ryan Reynolds. Baldoni’s legal team has filed a formal response, challenging Lively’s efforts to have the case dismissed.Justin Baldoni responds to Blake Lively’s dismissal motionJustin Baldoni has responded to Blake Lively’s motion to dismiss his $400 million defamation lawsuit.



The response was submitted on April 3 in a New York federal court. Lively’s motion, filed on March 20, sought dismissal under California Civil Code Section 47.1.

This code protects individuals who speak publicly about sexual harassment from being sued in response. Lively also requested legal costs and damages. (via PEOPLE)The filing argues that Lively’s motion should be denied because the original complaint contains specific claims of defamation.

According to Baldoni’s legal team, Lively allegedly attempted to pressure Baldoni and his production company, Wayfarer Studios, into giving her full creative control over the film. When her “plan backfired,” she allegedly made damaging public accusations. Baldoni’s legal team further argued that the court should not award Lively attorney’s fees or compensation for damages, even if it grants the dismissal.

Baldoni’s lawyer, Bryan Freedman, stated that Lively’s motion seeks to avoid responsibility by claiming legal immunity. He argues that for her to be protected under Section 47.1, the court would need to decide “that she acted alone and without malice and that she had a reasonable basis for her claims.

”Freedman stated in a statement, “Ms. Lively and her circle of Hollywood elites cannot prevent my clients from exercising their constitutional right to petition the court to clear their names from her false and harmful claims.”The post Justin Baldoni Addresses Blake Lively’s Motion to Dismiss Lawsuit appeared first on ComingSoon.

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