Judge Dismisses Baldoni's $400 Million Countersuit Against Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds

Judge Dismisses Baldoni's $400 Million Countersuit Against Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds On June 9, 2025, a judge dismissed Justin Baldoni's $400 million countersuit against Blake Lively, Ryan Reynolds, and The New York Times. The suit stemmed from previous legal actions, and the judge's decision marks a significant turning point in the ongoing legal battle. While the judge dismissed the core claims, Baldoni's legal team has the option to amend the claims by June 23rd. Judge Lewis J. Liman's ruling stated that Lively was not responsible for any statements outside her CRD complaint. The Wayfarer Parties, representing Baldoni, did not provide enough evidence to support their claims against Reynolds and The New York Times. The judge noted that Baldoni's team can still amend the claims for breach of implied covenant and tortious interference with contract. "The Wayfarer Parties have not alleged that Lively is responsible for any statements other than the statements in her CRD complaint, which are privileged," Judge Liman wrote in the opinion. The judge also added that the Wayfarer Parties' additional claims fail, leading to the dismissal of the Amended Complaint in its entirety. Attorneys for Baldoni have not yet responded to requests for comment. This decision concludes a significant chapter in the high-profile legal case, though further developments are possible.