Blake Lively Seeks Dismissal of Justin Baldoni's $400 Million Lawsuit Under California Law

Blake Lively has filed a motion to dismiss Justin Baldoni's $400 million lawsuit, claiming it is a retaliatory act for her allegations of sexual harassment. Lively argues that Baldoni's lawsuit violates California law, specifically Assembly Bill 933, which protects individuals from defamation suits after reporting harassment. Her legal team asserts that the lawsuit is baseless and has created more liability for Baldoni and Wayfarer Studios. Lively's husband, Ryan Reynolds, also filed a similar motion, with both asserting that their statements about Baldoni are protected under California’s legal provisions. The legal battle has escalated since Lively initially reported Baldoni for misconduct during their film, and Baldoni's countersuit has been labeled by her as an abuse of the legal process. If successful, Lively's motion could lead to Baldoni being responsible for her legal fees and additional damages.