Sayonara, mental angst: Blake Lively pulls back charges against Justin Baldoni, sparks fresh buzz
Justin Baldoni faces reduced allegations as Blake Lively drops two charges against him.
In a surprising turn of events, American actress Blake Lively's long-standing feud with ex-co-star and director Justin Baldoni continues to unfold. Lively's legal team has opted to retract two substantial claims against Baldoni - "intentional infliction of mental anguish" and "negligent infliction of mental anguish."
Gearing up for the looming trial, Baldoni's squad has requested access to Lively's medical records as part of their defense strategy. The records would allegedly shed light on the mental turmoil Lively experienced, brought about by Baldoni's actions. In response, Lively's lawyers have declined this request, stating it as a headline-grabbing move by the opposition.
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Despite their disagreeable stance, Lively's legal eagles, Mike Gottlieb and Esra Hudson, maintain their claims of "publicity stunt." They assert that this serves as a cleansing process for the upcoming trial. Nevertheless, the emotional distress element will undoubtedly continue to surface in other aspects of the lawsuit. As of now, Baldoni's team has yet to issue a response.
With the court at the helm of the matter, it's common practice in the U.S. to request medical records in such instances. Lively and Baldoni's dispute has interconnected with six lawsuits, and the implications of this recent move are under close scrutiny.
Showbiz tryst
The roots of this Hollywood drama can be traced back to the making of the 2024 blockbuster It Ends with Us. Lively and Baldoni play the leading roles and share directorial duties in this romantic flick. Tensions reached a boiling point in December 2022, when Lively filed a complaint with the California agency for civil rights. Shortly after, she initiated a lawsuit for sexual harassment and a smear campaign against Baldoni. Baldoni flatly denies these accusations and has counterclaimed with a staggering $400 million defamation and extortion lawsuit against Lively and her hubby Ryan Reynolds. The trial has been set for March 2026.
The ongoing legal tussle, punctuated by this latest development, offers a glimpse into the cutthroat world of Tinseltown.
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I'm not sure whether medical records pertaining to mental health will be crucial in the ongoing legal battle between Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni, given the dismissal of claims related to mental anguish. The entertainment industry has seen its fair share of controversies, and this Hollywood drama, inspired by the production of the upcoming film "It Ends with Us," is no exception. This case not only sheds light on the complexities of relationships within the showbiz tryst but also raises questions about the role of mental-health issues in high-profile legal disputes in the USA.
