Justin Baldoni Drops $400M Countersuit Against Blake Lively Amid Ongoing Legal Dispute

Justin Baldoni has decided not to amend or refile his $400 million countersuit against Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds after a U.S. District Judge dismissed his claims, which included allegations of extortion, defamation, and breach of contract. Baldoni’s attorney stated they will pursue other legal options and remain confident in disproving the accusations against Baldoni, while continuing to defend against Lively’s ongoing lawsuit. The countersuit dismissal was hailed as a 'total victory' by Lively’s representatives, who described Baldoni’s claims as frivolous and emphasized that her original sexual harassment lawsuit remains active. The legal conflict began after Lively accused Baldoni of sexual harassment and orchestrating a smear campaign during the filming of It Ends With Us, prompting Baldoni’s countersuit and a separate libel case against The New York Times, both of which were dismissed. Despite the setback, Baldoni’s legal team continues discovery and aims to vindicate him in court, signaling the dispute is not yet fully resolved. Lively’s team has also sought access to her private conversations as part of the ongoing litigation.