Blake Lively Drops Lawsuit Against Justin Baldoni
- Blake Lively is trying to withdraw her claims of intentional and negligent infliction of emotional distress against Justin Baldoni, director of "It Ends With Us." The move follows...
- Baldoni's attorneys filed a motion stating Lively's counsel advised them she is withdrawing the emotional distress claims.
- The court will decide whether to compel Lively to release her mental health information or dismiss the claims with or without prejudice.
Blake Lively attempts to drop her emotional distress claims against Justin Baldoni, the director of “It Ends With Us,” in a dramatic turn of events following Baldoni’s team requesting her medical records. She’s seeking to withdraw these claims,yet a dispute has quickly emerged over dismissal “with prejudice,” the primary_keyword. This legal maneuver comes after Baldoni’s attorneys requested Lively’s medical history to defend against her allegations of severe emotional distress. The court now faces the critical decision of whether Lively must release her mental health information or if the claims will be dismissed, setting the stage for the next phase in this high-profile secondary_keyword lawsuit.News Directory 3 updates you on the ever-evolving details of this legal entanglement. Will Lively’s claims be permanently dropped, or will this legal battle continue? Discover what’s next as the court makes its ruling.
Blake Lively Seeks to Drop Emotional Distress Claims in Justin Baldoni Lawsuit
Updated June 02, 2025
Blake Lively is trying to withdraw her claims of intentional and negligent infliction of emotional distress against Justin Baldoni, director of “It Ends With Us.” The move follows Baldoni’s legal team’s request for Lively’s medical records to defend against her allegations of “severe emotional distress and pain.”
Baldoni’s attorneys filed a motion stating Lively’s counsel advised them she is withdrawing the emotional distress claims. However, Lively is unwilling to dismiss the claims “with prejudice,” meaning she could refile them later. Baldoni’s team argues she should not be allowed to withhold medical details while retaining the right to refile.
The court will decide whether to compel Lively to release her mental health information or dismiss the claims with or without prejudice. Access to medical records is standard in cases involving emotional injury, making Lively’s attempt to withdraw the claims unusual.
According to the filing, Lively “cannot have it both ways.” Baldoni’s attorney, Kevin Fritz, argues that if Lively drops the claims, it should be with prejudice to prevent refiling. Otherwise, baldoni’s team will continue to defend against them and require her to produce her medical information.
The emotional distress claims were central to Lively’s lawsuit against baldoni, filed after he sued The New York Times for defamation. Lively alleges sexual harassment by Baldoni and producer Jamey Heath, as well as a smear campaign after she complained. Baldoni is countersuing Lively and her husband, Ryan Reynolds, for $400 million, claiming extortion and defamation.
baldoni claims Lively has waived doctor-patient privilege by alleging physical and emotional injuries,thus requiring her to produce relevant medical information.
The legal battle involves multiple lawsuits, including one between Baldoni and his former publicist, Stephanie jones, who he accuses of leaking text messages.
“instead of complying with the medical RFPs, Ms. Lively’s counsel recently advised us, in writing, that Ms. Lively is withdrawing her [infliction of emotional distress] Claims,” today’s filing states.
What’s next
The court’s decision on whether to compel Lively to release her medical records or dismiss the claims will determine the next phase of this complex legal battle.