Shockwaves in Hollywood: Judge Accused of Corruption as Justin Baldoni’s $400M Suit Against Blake Lively Collapses

Shockwaves in Hollywood: Judge Accused of Corruption as Justin Baldoni’s $400M Suit Against Blake Lively Collapses

So, here we are—another twist in the tale of Hollywood’s courtroom drama starring Justin Baldoni, Blake Lively, and Ryan Reynolds. Just when you thought the saga couldn’t get any juicier, a federal judge steps in and drops the gavel on Baldoni’s whopping $400 million countersuit, sending shockwaves through the already buzzing legal feud that began late last year. But is this just the final curtain or a plot twist leading to an encore? With Blake Lively’s team dropping key claims and the judge labeling most of Baldoni’s case as legally protected or lacking steam, one can’t help but wonder—are lawsuits the new blockbuster sequel we didn’t ask for? Hold onto your popcorn, because this legal drama is far from over. LEARN MORE

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A federal judge officially dismissed Justin Baldoni’s $400 million countersuit against Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds on Monday.

The judge’s decision marked a major development in the high-profile legal feud involving Baldoni and Lively, which started in December 2024.

Blake Lively’s legal team recently dropped two key claims against Baldoni, though the actress’ attorneys argued that such decisions are routine in trial preparation.

The Judge gave a double dismissal to Justin Baldoni’s legal efforts

Image credits: James Devaney/Getty Images

U.S. District Judge Lewis J. Liman granted a motion to dismiss Baldoni’s countersuit against Lively and her husband Ryan Reynolds, the couple’s publicist and Leslie Sloane. The judge also dismissed Baldoni’s defamation case against The New York Times, according to ABC 13.

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