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The legal tension between Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni has intensified, with Lively’s attorneys strongly disputing recent claims made by Baldoni’s legal team. The conflict stems from the ongoing lawsuit originally filed by Lively, which alleged emotional distress following events tied to their work on It Ends With Us. Baldoni’s attorneys recently argued that Lively attempted to withdraw her case to prevent them from accessing her private medical and therapy records, alleging that her legal team sought to avoid signing HIPAA authorization forms required for discovery.
However, in a firm response to these accusations, Lively’s lawyers submitted a letter to the judge refuting the narrative presented by Baldoni’s side. They emphasized that Lively voluntarily withdrew certain claims on May 30 in good faith and solely to streamline the legal process. Her legal team clarified that the decision was made not to obstruct discovery, but to focus the litigation more efficiently on damages she believes she is owed. They also accused Baldoni’s team of trying to sensationalize what they described as a standard legal move.
The legal feud has continued to escalate since the actress filed her initial lawsuit in December, several months after the release of the film. Baldoni responded with a counter-lawsuit, naming both Blake Lively and her husband Ryan Reynolds, accusing them of defamation and extortion. The fight between the two former co-stars has now gone well beyond professional disagreements, evolving into a complex and highly public legal battle that continues to draw media and public attention.