Defamation Lawsuit between Justin Baldoni and Blake Lively

SOURCE www.npr.org
Federal judge dismisses Justin Baldoni's $400 million defamation lawsuit against Blake Lively, Ryan Reynolds, and the New York Times for lack of showing actual malice in the allegations. The case revolved around claims of sexual harassment during the making of the movie It Ends With Us.

Key Points

  • Judge dismissed the $400 million defamation lawsuit
  • Allegations of sexual harassment during the making of the movie It Ends With Us
  • New York Times reported on the crisis management machine working for Baldoni

Pros

  • Federal judge ruled in favor of Blake Lively, Ryan Reynolds, and the New York Times
  • Clear statement that actual malice was not shown in the allegations

Cons

  • Justin Baldoni's reputation may have been harmed by the legal battle