Baldoni Countersuit vs. Lively & Reynolds Dismissed
- A judge has dismissed Justin Baldoni's countersuit against Blake Lively, Ryan Reynolds, and their publicist, according to court documents.
- Liman also dismissed Baldoni's $250 million defamation lawsuit against The New York Times.
- Baldoni's legal team was given until june 23 to amend parts of their claims,but ultimately the judge ruled against the countersuit.The court stated that Baldoni's team had not...
A new york judge has dismissed Justin Baldoni‘s countersuit against Blake Lively, Ryan Reynolds, and their publicist, a major development in the ongoing legal battle. The court also nixed Baldoni’s $250 million defamation lawsuit against The New York Times. This decision follows Blake Lively’s earlier withdrawal of emotional distress claims,further reshaping the case. The judge ruled against Baldoni, citing a lack of evidence of wrongdoing. This dismissal marks a significant setback for baldoni. News Directory 3 covers developments as thay unfold.With the countersuit resolved, all eyes now turn to March 2026 and Lively’s original lawsuit, which includes sexual harassment allegations. Discover what’s next in this high-profile case.
Justin Baldoni’s Countersuit Against Blake Lively Dismissed
Updated June 09, 2025
A judge has dismissed Justin Baldoni’s countersuit against Blake Lively, Ryan Reynolds, and their publicist, according to court documents. The countersuit stemmed from an original lawsuit filed by Lively against Baldoni.
Judge Lewis J. Liman also dismissed Baldoni’s $250 million defamation lawsuit against The New York Times. The initial lawsuit sought $400 million, alleging defamation and extortion by Lively and Reynolds.
Baldoni’s legal team was given until june 23 to amend parts of their claims,but ultimately the judge ruled against the countersuit.The court stated that Baldoni’s team had not sufficiently alleged that Reynolds, Sloane, or The Times doubted the truthfulness of their statements regarding Baldoni.
Lively had previously withdrawn some emotional distress claims against Baldoni, leading to the denial of Baldoni’s motion to obtain her medical information. The judge stated Lively could not withdraw the claims to avoid disclosing information while simultaneously reserving the right to refile them.
Lively’s lawyers had accused Baldoni’s team of a “press stunt” in requesting her medical information, urging the court to sanction them for allegedly abusing the docket.
The original lawsuit filed by Lively against Baldoni included allegations of sexual harassment. A trial for this suit is scheduled for March 2026.
What’s next
With the countersuit dismissed, the focus shifts back to Lively’s original lawsuit against Baldoni, which is set for trial in March 2026. The legal proceedings will likely continue to draw attention as the trial date approaches.