Justin Baldoni Drops $400M Countersuit Against Blake Lively After Dismissal

Justin Baldoni has decided not to amend or refile his $400 million countersuit against Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds after Judge Lewis J. Liman dismissed the case, marking a significant development in their ongoing legal battle related to the film "It Ends With Us." Baldoni's lawyer, Bryan Freedman, stated that despite the dismissal, they deny any harassment or smear campaign allegations and remain confident in defending against Lively's active claims, choosing instead to pursue other legal options. Lively's legal team called the dismissal a "total victory," labeling Baldoni's countersuit as frivolous and baseless. The court ruled that Lively's original statements are protected under legal privilege, and her initial lawsuit against Baldoni, which accuses him of sexual harassment and other claims, remains ongoing with a trial set for March 2026. Recently, Baldoni secured a win when Judge Liman dismissed Lively's motion for a protective order aimed at blocking his evidence collection efforts. The legal battle continues to be one of Hollywood's most high-profile cases, with both sides preparing for further proceedings.