Although Lively's representatives have characterized Baldoni's legal actions as mere publicity tactics, they maintain that significant emotional distress claims remain amidst the lawsuit. The legal skirmish has been further complicated by Baldoni's counter-suit against Lively and her husband, Ryan Reynolds, for civil extortion and defamation, indicating the escalating tension between the two parties. The documentary nature of their conflict also draws in Taylor Swift, who was previously summoned to court but later released from involvement in the case.
Blake Lively Withdraws Emotional Distress Claims in Legal Battle with Justin Baldoni
Blake Lively Withdraws Emotional Distress Claims in Legal Battle with Justin Baldoni
In a surprising turn of events, actress Blake Lively has sought to retract claims of emotional distress against director Justin Baldoni in an ongoing legal dispute that has emerged since filming "It Ends With Us."
Lively initially filed a lawsuit against Baldoni in December 2024, alleging sexual harassment and a smear campaign. However, she is now attempting to withdraw her claims related to intentional and negligent infliction of emotional distress, a move prompted by a request from Baldoni's legal team to access her medical records as evidence against her claims of emotional trauma. The court will decide whether to dismiss these claims or require Lively to disclose her mental health records.
