Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds File to Dismiss Justin Baldoni's Lawsuit
Briefly

Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds are seeking the dismissal of a defamation lawsuit filed by Justin Baldoni, with a hearing scheduled for February 3. Lively's lawsuit against Baldoni includes accusations of sexual harassment and claims he launched a smear campaign against her. In turn, Baldoni has countersued for defamation. The cases may be consolidated by Judge Lewis Liman, who is planning for a trial to potentially commence on March 9, 2025, though no official date has yet been established.
Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds aim for dismissal of Justin Baldoni's defamation lawsuit, moving forward towards a court hearing scheduled for February 3.
Lively has accused Baldoni of sexual harassment and defamation, while he countersued for defamation in response to her allegations.
Both parties appear to favor the consolidation of their lawsuits as Judge Lewis Liman looks to bring the matter to trial in March 2025.
Court trials have not yet been officially scheduled as the focus shifts to the upcoming hearing regarding the dismissal.
Read at Vulture
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