Blake Lively is gearing up for a major shift in her legal battle with Justin Baldoni, with her lawyer revealing plans to introduce fresh allegations of sexual harassment.
Lively’s attorney, Michael Gottlieb, informed the court that they intend to revise the complaint by adding new claims and parties.
The updated legal filing is expected to be submitted by February 14, just in time for Valentine’s Day.
Baldoni’s Defamation Case Sparks New Legal Moves
This move comes after Baldoni made updates to his own $400 million defamation lawsuit against Lively.
Baldoni’s team has been vocal in defending their actions, particularly in publishing legal documents online, which they claim were already accessible through official court channels.
Both Lively and Baldoni will not be required to attend the pretrial conference in New York, where their dueling lawsuits will begin to unfold.
Sigrid McCawley Joins Lively’s Legal Team
In an unexpected twist, high-powered attorney Sigrid McCawley, known for her work with victims of Jeffrey Epstein, has joined Lively’s legal team.
McCawley will represent Lively’s publicist, Leslie Sloane, who has been accused of conspiring to damage Baldoni’s reputation.
The legal battle intensifies as Lively also seeks a gag order on Baldoni’s attorney, Bryan Freedman, whom she accuses of making “harassing and retaliatory” statements to the media.
Baldoni’s Transparency and Legal Strategy
Baldoni’s team has gone public with their strategy, launching a website called TheLawsuitInfo.com to post legal documents and a timeline of the events leading to the lawsuit.
Among the revelations is a message from Lively’s husband, Ryan Reynolds, praising Baldoni’s work and suggesting a friendly relationship between the two.
Lively herself was also seen sending flirty messages to Baldoni, which were made public, further complicating the narrative surrounding their legal drama.
The Battle Over Depositions and Court Documents
The stakes are high as the two sides prepare for a battle over who gets to take Lively’s deposition.
Lively’s legal team is objecting to Freedman personally questioning her, citing his past comments as justification.
Baldoni’s team counters, asserting that no party has the right to dictate which attorney can take a deposition.
Judge Lewis Liman will decide whether Freedman’s request to depose Lively under oath will be granted.
Explosive Claims and Video Footage Add Fuel to the Fire
The situation has become even more contentious with the release of raw video footage of Baldoni and Lively filming a scene for It Ends with Us.
Lively claims that Baldoni’s actions during the shoot were inappropriate, adding further weight to her harassment accusations.
However, the footage shows the two actors laughing and joking during a break, which Baldoni’s team argues is proof of his professional conduct.
What’s Next in the Legal Showdown?
As the battle over legal filings, depositions, and public accusations continues, all eyes are on the court proceedings.
The saga between Lively and Baldoni is heating up, and it remains to be seen how the court will rule on the many legal challenges ahead.
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