Blake Lively faces a lawsuit for defamation filed by Jed Wallace and his crisis PR firm, Street Relations Inc., after naming them in her civil complaint against co-star Justin Baldoni. The lawsuit seeks punitive damages of not less than $6,000,000.
Key Points
Blake Lively named in a defamation lawsuit by Jed Wallace and Street Relations Inc.
Lawsuit seeks punitive damages of not less than $6,000,000
Allegations of reputational harm and emotional distress made against Lively
Pros
Brings attention to issues of sexual harassment and retaliation in the entertainment industry
Cons
Legal battle can be costly and time-consuming for all parties involved