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Judge Rejects Blake Lively's Bid for Extra Legal Arguments
12 May
Summary
- Blake Lively's request for additional legal arguments was denied.
- A judge rejected her motion to present supplemental briefs.
- The dispute is believed to have cost both parties $60 million.
Blake Lively has encountered a significant setback in her ongoing legal disagreement with 'It Ends With Us' co-star and director, Justin Baldoni. A judge recently dismissed Lively's attempt to present further arguments in her pursuit of legal fee recovery.
Court filings revealed that a judge on Monday rejected Lively's motion to file additional briefs and introduce new evidence before a final decision. The actress had asserted her status as the 'prevailing party' under California law, entitling her to damages and legal fees.
This update emerges after both Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni reached a settlement days before their scheduled May 18 trial. The protracted legal battle between the co-stars is estimated to have incurred a combined cost of USD 60 million for both parties.
Lively's legal team had previously submitted motions but aimed to broaden their case with supplementary evidence. However, the court declined this request, indicating it would likely proceed to its ruling without further input.
Following the settlement, Lively's representatives declared it a 'resounding victory,' alleging that Baldoni and others attempted to 'abuse the legal system to silence and intimidate' their client.
Meanwhile, amidst this legal conflict, Blake Lively's husband, Ryan Reynolds, garnered attention for a Mother's Day tribute he posted on social media, expressing deep appreciation for her role as a mother to their four children.
