Blake Lively Wins: $400M Lawsuit Against Her Dismissed

A New York judge has dismissed actor Justin Baldoni's $400 million defamation lawsuit against Blake Lively. The case stemmed from Lively's own legal action against Baldoni last year, where she accused him of sexual harassment and a smear campaign. Judge Lewis Liman's decision concluded that Baldoni hadn't adequately proven Lively's threats constituted wrongful extortion. In a statement, Lively's lawyers hailed the dismissal as 'a total victory and a complete vindication.' The lawsuit centered on Baldoni's claims that Lively stole the film 'It Ends With Us' from him and his company, Wayfarer, and that she and others promoted a false narrative about him sexually assaulting her. The BBC has contacted Baldoni's lawyers for comment. This case highlights the complexities of legal battles within the entertainment industry and the challenges faced by those who come forward with accusations of sexual harassment.