Blake Lively vs. Justin Baldoni
Both sides are filing new lawsuits
The legal disputes between Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni are entering another round just in time for the turn of the year.
The new year begins as the old one ended – with legal disputes surrounding allegations by US actress Blake Lively (37) against her “Just One More Time” co-star and director Justin Baldoni (40). While he filed a lawsuit against the “New York Times” just in time for the New Year, the wife of Hollywood star Ryan Reynolds (48) also took further legal steps.
US media, , reported a few days before Christmas that Lively had filed a lawsuit against Baldoni with the California Civil Rights Department. The relevant documents spoke of sexual harassment and a coordinated attempt to destroy the actress’ reputation. It was also noted, among other things, that Baldoni’s alleged behavior had caused the Livelys family “severe emotional suffering.” His side distanced itself and spoke of false accusations.
Lively’s lawyers speak of “further retaliation and attacks”
In one, Blake Lively said, “I hope my lawsuit will help lift the curtain on these sinister retaliatory tactics that harm people who speak out about wrongdoing – and protect others who may be targeted.” Now, according to US reports, she has once again formally filed a lawsuit in federal court in New York against Baldoni, Wayfarer Studios and other parties.
Plus the actress’s legal team. The decision to speak about the matter “unfortunately led to further retaliation and attacks”: “The defendants will now have to answer for their behavior in federal court.”
Justin Baldoni is suing the New York Times
Like , Baldoni and his publicists have meanwhile sued the daily newspaper. The actor and director claims that “he and his team were slandered in an article about actress Blake Lively’s claims that she was the victim of a smear campaign.”
The lawsuit, filed in Los Angeles, seeks $250 million in damages, according to the report. Baldoni’s side accuses the newspaper of uncritically adopting a “self-serving portrayal” of Lively in an article before Christmas. For example, information was allegedly intentionally omitted that contradicted the actress’s statements about the events that occurred. The newspaper plans to vigorously defend itself against the lawsuit, it said in a statement. The article reported “meticulously and responsibly”.
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