'It's Finally Over': Justin Baldoni Lawyer Publishes Full Blake Lively Settlement, Hopes Co-Stars Can 'Move On'

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1. 10d ago

   Baldoni-Lively dispute ends with no damages; legal costs settled

   Justin Baldoni’s lawyer released the full settlement terms, confirming no financial damages were awarded to Blake Lively. Both parties’ teams now stress closure, though Baldoni’s legal team insists the move provides finality. The dispute stems from Baldoni’s dismissed $400 million claim over Lively’s sexual misconduct allegations. A court has ruled Baldoni must cover Lively’s legal fees, but challenges to the decision remain unresolved.

   What's confirmed:

   • Justin Baldoni’s lawyer, Bryan Freedman, published the full settlement terms to signal the dispute’s conclusion and provide closure.
   • The settlement includes no monetary damages awarded to Blake Lively.
   • A US court ruled Baldoni must pay Lively’s legal fees following the settlement.
   • Both Lively and Baldoni’s teams have publicly framed the resolution as a victory for their respective positions.
   • The dispute originated from Baldoni’s dismissed $400 million claim against Lively for alleged sexual misconduct.

   Still unconfirmed:

   • Legal challenges to the court’s ruling on fees remain pending, though no details on their status or timeline have been confirmed.
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2. 10d ago

   Baldoni ordered to pay Lively’s legal fees as lawsuit settles; co-stars urged to move on

   A judge ruled Justin Baldoni must cover Blake Lively’s legal costs after her defamation suit was dismissed, ending their public dispute. The settlement, published by Baldoni’s lawyer, includes no damages for Lively. Both parties’ teams now emphasize closure, though legal challenges to the ruling persist. The case stems from Baldoni’s dismissed $400 million claim over Lively’s sexual misconduct allegations.

   What's confirmed:

   • Justin Baldoni’s lawyer published the full settlement agreement with Blake Lively, stating the dispute is ‘finally over’ and urging co-stars to ‘move on’.
   • A judge ordered Baldoni to pay Lively’s legal fees following the dismissal of his $400 million defamation lawsuit.
   • Lively was awarded legal fees but no monetary damages in the ruling.
   • Baldoni’s legal team disputes Lively’s claim that she can still pursue damages, calling her position ‘not accurate’.
   • The judge blocked Lively from seeking treble or punitive damages under California’s anti-SLAPP law, which protects individuals who allege sexual misconduct.
   • The lawsuit originated from Baldoni’s complaint against Lively, his co-star and director in the *It Ends With Us* film adaptation, filed in December 2024.
   • Lively’s legal strategy—centered on a controversial legal theory—was rejected by the court.

   Still unconfirmed:

   • Baldoni expressed disappointment that the case did not proceed to trial, stating he wanted to ‘be heard’.
   • Lively’s team may explore further appeals or legal avenues despite the ruling.
   • The settlement agreement includes unspecified confidentiality clauses regarding the dispute’s details.
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