US EditionBlake Lively Withdraws Claims of Emotional Distress Against Justin Baldoni
- Blake Lively has attempted to withdraw two claims made against director Justin Baldoni, which include allegations of severe emotional distress and pain, humiliation, and embarrassment.
- Baldoni's legal team requested Lively to release her medical records, including therapy notes, for his defense.
- Baldoni counter-sued Lively and Ryan Reynolds for civil extortion, defamation, and invasion of privacy in January.
- A trial date for the case between Baldoni and Lively is set for March 9, 2026.
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Video Blake Lively withdraws emotional distress claim in Justin Baldoni legal suit
Lively withdrew her claim after Baldoni's legal team wanted access to her medical and therapy records. A judge ruled she will not be able to refile the claims back into the lawsuit in the future.
The actress also accused Baldoni of causing emotional harm, but she does not want to present the medical documents proving this.
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