Blake Lively enters into a new lawsuit against Justin Baldoni while he sues the New York Times for defamation (Instagram – @blakelively / @justinbaldoni)
Blake Lively has filed a new lawsuit against Justin Baldoni, just days after he sued the “New York Times” for defamation.
The actress had previously filed a complaint with the California Civil Rights Commission, accusing Baldoni and Wayfarer Studios of harassment and retaliation, which, according to her, caused severe emotional and financial damage. Baldoni denied the accusations, calling them false, while rumors suggested he was preparing his own complaint against Lively.
Now, the actress has formally filed the case in a federal court in New York, seeking both punitive and compensatory damages.
At the same time, Baldoni and other associates from Wayfarer Studios filed a $250 million lawsuit against the “New York Times,” claiming that the newspaper distorted and took out of context text messages and emails in a report about the case. Baldoni’s lawyer accused the newspaper of bowing to the influence of powerful Hollywood figures and manipulating information.
In response, the “New York Times” stated that its report was conducted responsibly, based on original documents, and that all statements from the involved parties were included in the article.
Lively’s attorneys argued that Baldoni’s new lawsuit against the newspaper does not change the truth of the allegations she made in her original complaint and in the federal lawsuit. They emphasized that retaliation against Lively continues and highlighted that she is willing to face all accusations in court, ensuring that the details of her complaint are made public for greater transparency.
Source: LADbible | Photo: Instagram – @blakelively / @justinbaldoni | This content was created with the help of AI and reviewed by the editorial team
