Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds Seek Dismissal of Justin Baldoni’s Lawsuit
Blake Lively Refuses Deposition by Baldoni’s Lawyer
Blake Lively is also blocking Justin’s lawyer, Bryan Freedman, from taking her deposition. Freedman’s team claims that Blake’s legal team objected without providing a clear reason, citing previous comments he allegedly made about her. The tension between the two camps continues as Blake’s lawsuit claims Justin sexually harassed her, while Justin countersued for $400 million.
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Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds Push to Dismiss Justin Baldoni’s Lawsuit
Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds are fighting to have Justin Baldoni's defamation lawsuit dismissed. The couple argues the claims are unfounded after Blake accused Justin of sexual harassment while filming It Ends With Us. Justin denies these allegations and claims Blake’s legal team misrepresented their relationship. He also accused Blake and Ryan of pressuring his agency, WME, to drop him, which WME denies.
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The legal battle, which won’t begin until March next year, could see the two cases combined. The next major event will be on Monday when Justin's lawyer, Bryan Freedman, defends his out-of-court actions, which Blake’s team says could influence the jury.
