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Actor Loses $250M Lawsuit, Pays $171K in Fees
27 Jul
Summary
- Actor Justin Baldoni's lawsuit against the New York Times was dismissed.
- Wayfarer Studios must pay the New York Times $171,616 in legal fees.
- The actor alleged defamation over reporting on 'It Ends With Us' set drama.
A judge has dismissed actor Justin Baldoni's $250 million lawsuit against The New York Times. Wayfarer Studios, Baldoni's production company, has been ordered to pay the newspaper $171,616 in legal fees. This ruling came after Baldoni alleged that the Times' reporting on his film 'It Ends With Us' was part of a smear campaign.
The legal team for Wayfarer Studios stated that the case was lost on the grounds of journalistic privilege, not because the facts were disproven. They emphasized that challenging The New York Times is rare but argued that pursuing the case was crucial to publicly present evidence and counter a false narrative, particularly concerning claims made by Blake Lively.
Despite the financial setback, the Wayfarer team views bringing the evidence into the public record as a significant victory. They also highlighted the ongoing dispute with Blake Lively, who is seeking millions in attorney fees as part of a defamation countersuit, suggesting her demands are unrealistic.
