Blake Lively scores legal win as judge dismisses Justin Baldoni’s explosive $400 million countersuit

Blake Lively just won a major legal battle. A judge has dismissed Justin Baldoni’s $400 million countersuit against her. Baldoni’s countersuit also targeted others close to Blake, including her husband Ryan Reynolds, her publicist Leslie Sloane, and even The New York Times, as per reports.

Blake’s team says this win is a “total victory” and proves she did nothing wrong, as mentioned in the report by DailyMail.

The $400 million false lawsuit

Her team also said the $400 million lawsuit was “a sham” from the beginning. They believe Justin Baldoni and the Wayfarer Parties filed the lawsuit as revenge.


Now, Blake’s team wants to go after Baldoni and others for legal fees, triple damages, and punishment for filing a false lawsuit. They named Baldoni, Sarowitz, Nathan, and other Wayfarer members in their next legal move, according to the DailyMail report.

Background of the case

Blake Lively has sued Justin Baldoni and his team from It Ends With Us for harassment and emotional distress. She says they treated her badly at work. Baldoni also sued her back. The court fight is big and set for trial in 2026.

FAQs

Q1. Why did Justin Baldoni sue Blake Lively?
He filed a countersuit linked to issues around the It Ends With Us movie.

Q2. What did the judge decide in Blake Lively’s case?
The judge dismissed Baldoni’s $400 million lawsuit against her.