Judge dismisses Justin Baldoni's $400m defamation lawsuit against Blake Lively
Summary
A New York judge dismissed a $400 million defamation lawsuit filed by Justin Baldoni against Blake Lively. The lawsuit followed Lively's claims of sexual harassment against Baldoni during their work on the 2024 film "It Ends With Us." The judge ruled that Baldoni's claims of defamation and extortion did not have enough proof.Key Facts
- A judge in New York dismissed Justin Baldoni's $400 million defamation lawsuit against Blake Lively.
- Justin Baldoni and Blake Lively both acted in the film "It Ends With Us," released in 2024.
- Lively accused Baldoni of sexual harassment and retaliation, leading to her filing a legal complaint.
- Baldoni's lawsuit claimed Lively and others tried to ruin his career with false allegations.
- The judge ruled that Baldoni's claims lacked adequate proof of defamation or wrongful extortion.
- The court found no evidence showing that the New York Times acted with "actual malice" in reporting on the story.
- Lively recently withdrew two claims from her own lawsuit involving emotional distress against Baldoni.
- The dismissal allows Baldoni to amend and possibly refile allegations related to interference with contracts.
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