Justin Baldoni Responds to Blake Lively’s Motion to Dismiss Lawsuit
The lawsuit stems from allegations made by Baldoni that Lively and others conspired to push him out of the project and prevent him from working in Hollywood. He claims that Lively spread false and defamatory statements about him, leading to his removal from the film and damaging his reputation in the industry.
According to Baldoni, Lively’s actions violated his First Amendment rights to free speech and due process. He argues that his lawsuit is not an attempt to stifle Lively’s speech, but rather to hold her accountable for her actions and seek justice for the harm she has caused him.
Blake Lively has denied all of Baldoni’s allegations and filed a motion to dismiss the lawsuit, claiming that it is an attempt to silence her and infringe on her rights. She argues that Baldoni’s claims are baseless and that he is trying to use the legal system to retaliate against her.
The judge has not yet ruled on Lively’s motion to dismiss the lawsuit, but Baldoni remains confident that he will prevail in court. He is determined to fight for his rights and seek justice for the harm that has been done to him.
As the legal battle between Justin Baldoni and Blake Lively continues, the entertainment industry is watching closely to see how the case will unfold. Both parties are standing their ground, and it remains to be seen how the court will ultimately rule in this high-profile dispute.
The ongoing legal battle between Justin Baldoni and Blake Lively has taken a new turn, with Baldoni clapping back at Lively’s attempt to dismiss his lawsuit against her. In court documents, Baldoni accuses Lively of orchestrating a smear campaign to ruin his reputation and career, alleging that she spread false and defamatory statements about him.
The lawsuit stems from Baldoni’s claims that Lively conspired to push him out of a project they were working on together, leading to his removal from the film and damaging his standing in the industry. Baldoni, the co-founder of Wayfarer Studios, asserts that Lively’s actions violated his First Amendment rights to free speech and due process.
In response, Lively has denied all allegations and filed a motion to dismiss the lawsuit, arguing that Baldoni is trying to silence her and retaliate against her. The judge has yet to rule on Lively’s motion, but Baldoni remains steadfast in his determination to seek justice for the harm done to him.
As the legal battle continues, the entertainment industry is closely monitoring the case to see how it will unfold. Both Baldoni and Lively are standing their ground, and the outcome of this high-profile dispute remains to be seen. Lively fails to realize is that truth is an absolute defense to defamation. She cannot hide behind her fame and influence to escape accountability for her actions.”
The feud between Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni has taken a new turn as Baldoni files a countersuit against Lively, her husband Ryan Reynolds, and the New York Times. The dispute originated from the end of a movie shoot, where Blake first accused Justin of sexual harassment and orchestrating a smear campaign against her. In response, Justin filed his own suit, claiming that Blake directed a smear campaign against him with the help of an NYT article.
In his latest filing, Baldoni alleges that there is evidence pointing to Blake’s involvement in publishing defamatory statements against him. He asserts that Blake approved or authorized these statements prior to publication. Baldoni specifically mentions a false and damaging story that Blake told the NYT, implicating him in a PR sabotage operation as revenge for sexual harassment complaints.
Baldoni’s legal team argues that Blake acted out of malice and lists several reasons why the judge should deny her motion. The lawyer representing Baldoni, Bryan Freedman, emphasizes that Lively and her Hollywood circle cannot prevent his clients from seeking justice and clearing their names from her false claims. Freedman asserts that truth is a defense against defamation and that Blake cannot evade accountability for her actions by hiding behind her fame and influence.
The ongoing legal battle between Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni continues to escalate, with both parties vehemently defending their positions. As the case unfolds, it remains to be seen how the court will ultimately rule on the matter.
