Justin Baldoni’s Lawyer Speaks Out After Blake Lively Lawsuit Claims Are Dismissed
Justin Baldoni's lawyer responded after a judge dismissed most of Blake Lively's claims in a sexual harassment lawsuit.Summary
Following a judge's decision to dismiss 10 of 13 claims made by Blake Lively against actor Justin Baldoni in a sexual harassment lawsuit, Baldoni's attorney, Bryan Freedman, released a statement emphasizing the defense's transparency and the lack of evidence supporting Lively’s allegations. Freedman stated that the ruling “confirms what the legal team believed from day one,” and reiterated that neither Baldoni nor other defendants engaged in sexual harassment. The judge dismissed allegations of harassment, defamation, and conspiracy, but three claims – breach of contract, retaliation, and aiding and abetting in retaliation – will proceed to trial. Lively’s legal team maintains the case centers on retaliation for her advocating for safety on set and exposing a coordinated effort to damage her reputation, and she looks forward to testifying. The dismissal of the sexual harassment claims was based on Lively’s status as an independent contractor, not an employee.
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