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Graziadaily
13 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Graziadaily
Justin Baldoni Is In Hot Water Again After New Lawsuit From His Insurance Company
The insurer covering Justin Baldoni's studio Wayfarer for work on It Ends With Us has sued him and the studio, stating that its policies don't cover the claims made by Blake Lively in her sexual harassment lawsuit. Harco National Insurance Company – the insurer in question – filed a lawsuit on Monday stating that the two policies that Wayfarer took out with them ran between 15 July 15 2023 and July 15, 2024, and a second running from 15 July 2024 to 15 July, 2025. Therefore, the lawsuit alleges that 'Lively and others complained of sexual harassment during pre-production and production of the Film,' which was as early as May 2023, outside the time parameters of the policy. The insurance company has advised that it 'will not provide coverage for claims or incidents which the applicant is aware of prior to the inception date of any coverage that is offered and accepted.' Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni in It Ends With Us. (Photo: IMAGO) The accusations listed in Lively's complaint against Baldoni include sexual harassment; retaliation; failure to investigate, prevent and/or remedy harassment; aiding and abetting harassment and retaliation; breach of contract; intentional infliction of emotional distress; negligence; false light invasion of privacy and interference with prospective economic advantage. Baldoni then filed a $400 million countersuit, which claimed that Lively and her husband, Ryan Reynolds, orchestrated a smear campaign against him. His countersuit was dismissed by a judge earlier this month. 'Despite the acknowledged pre-July 2023 complaints by Lively and others, Wayfarer's July 2023 Application for the 2023 Policy includes a letter from Wayfarer which warrants that no person or entity for whom the insurance is intended has any knowledge or information of any act, error, omission, fact or circumstance which may give rise to a claim which may fall within the Employment Practices Liability coverage if issued by Harco (the '2023 Warranty'),' the lawsuit states. 'Despite this notice, and despite the November 2023 Demand and additional allegations of sexual harassment presented by Lively during a January 2024 meeting, Wayfarer's 2024 Renewal Application advised Harco that there was no claim, notice of potential claim, or any situation that may give rise to a claim within the last 12 months,' it continues. 'There was no claim or notice or potential claim.' Essentially, Harco are alleging that they were not informed of Blake Lively's complaints, which were a precursor to the litigation that followed, during the filming of It Ends With Us. The ongoing legal issues come after latest developments in Lively's initial lawsuit saw her deposed by Baldoni's team ahead of trial. Lively was granted a protective order by the judge presiding over the case, after her team feared Baldoni's would make a public spectacle it and that content creators would be invited to the should-be private deposition - which took place on 17 July. The director's legal team was therefore asked to identify everyone who will attend her deposition, They were required to give two days notice as to who will be attending. Before this motion was granted, Baldoni's team suggested that the Gossip Girl actor was using her 'celebrity status' as well as trying to dictate and control the deposition, 'at a location of her choosing.' 'Lively is a plaintiff who has hurled serious allegations of misconduct against the Wayfarer Parties,' a letter from Baldoni's team reads. 'Like all defendants, the Wayfarer Parties are entitled to depose Lively to develop evidence crucial to their defense. They are also entitled to choose the location of the deposition, which they did.' His team also referred to Lively's requests as examples of 'foot stomping' referring to her lawyer's behaviour as a 'tantrum,' and that she has used her celebrity status to 'seize control' of It Ends With Us, which Baldoni and Lively both starred in. Statements were made by Baldoni's lawyer Bryan Freedman about holding Lively's deposition at New York City's Madison Square Garden. 'Hold the deposition at MSG, sell tickets or stream it, and donate every dollar to organisations helping victims of domestic abuse,' he told People in an interview. Freedman has also subpoenaed Taylor Swift as part of his legal strategy, who he has claimed was the target of an extortion effort by Lively. The date for Lively and Baldoni's trial is set for March 2026 and will be held in New York City. Lawyers for both actors have indicated that both plan to testify during the proceedings.
Time of India
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Blake Lively drops YouTuber subpoenas while Justin Baldoni case escalates
In a surprise plot twist worthy of a Netflix thriller, Blake Lively has officially called off her subpoena storm against three YouTubers who found themselves tangled in her explosive legal drama with It Ends With Us director and co-star Justin Baldoni. Yep, the Gossip Girl star has hit pause on what many called a digital witch hunt. Blake Lively's YouTube subpoena saga just got a plot twist According to court documents revealed on 26 July, Lively's team informed the judge they would no longer pursue subpoenas against YouTube creators Kassidy O'Connell, McKenzie Folks, and Lauren Neidigh. The original subpoenas had demanded juicy details like bank account and credit card info, a legal move that sent shockwaves through the creator community. No further info needed, for now In a formal letter to the judge, Lively's legal squad stated that based on what these creators had already shared publicly and during legal exchanges, there was no need to push further. Translation? These three YouTubers are off the subpoena hook, at least for now. Her team stressed that the subpoenas were part of a standard evidence-gathering process. They were trying to trace whether Baldoni's camp orchestrated an 'untraceable' smear campaign using online platforms like YouTube and X (formerly Twitter). Creators clapped back, loud and clear Before the withdrawal, O'Connell and Neidigh had both fired back with fierce letters to the court, accusing Lively's legal team of harassment and intimidation. O'Connell claimed there was zero legal basis for the subpoena and said Lively was stretching discovery with no real evidence. Neidigh slammed it as burdensome and invasive. Even though these three creators are out of the crosshairs, Lively's team is still digging deep into other digital corners. They are determined to connect the dots between Baldoni's PR strategy and a potential smear campaign allegedly designed to silence her. Lively vs Baldoni: The showdown continues Lively's lawsuit alleges sexual harassment and retaliation by Baldoni during the making of It Ends With Us. Baldoni has denied all claims, reportedly hiring a crisis PR team to handle the fallout. While the subpoena drama cools down for some, the main event is heating up, Blake and Justin are set to face off in court on 9 March 2026. So, while this chapter closes, the battle is far from over. Grab popcorn, Gen Z, because this legal drama is far from its season finale.
News18
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- News18
Justin Baldoni Marks 12 Years Of Love With Emily: ‘I'd Marry You Again And Again'
Last Updated: The anniversary post comes at a time when Justin Baldoni is involved in a legal dispute with actress Blake Lively. Justin Baldoni took a moment on Sunday to mark his 12th wedding anniversary with wife Emily Baldoni, even as he remains entangled in a serious legal dispute with actress Blake Lively. On Instagram, the 41-year-old actor and filmmaker shared a throwback photo from his wedding day along with a heartfelt message. 'I'd marry you again and again and again and again… Happy anniversary, my love. T W E L V E," he wrote in the caption. Emily also shared a recent photo of herself and Justin sharing a kiss, which was captured by their daughter, Maiya. 'Still madly in love with you," she wrote and also spelt out the number 12 in her post. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Emily Baldoni (@emilybaldoni) Justin and Emily are parents to two children: 10-year-old Maiya and 7-year-old Maxwell. Ongoing Legal Dispute With Blake Lively The anniversary post comes at a time when Baldoni is involved in a legal dispute with Lively. The two had worked together on It Ends With Us, but their working relationship turned tense during the shoot. In December, Lively filed a lawsuit in which she accused Baldoni of sexual harassment and launched a retaliatory campaign against her. Her complaint also mentioned losing out on major work opportunities, including the chance to host Saturday Night Live in September 2024 — a month after the film's release. 'The effects on Ms. Lively's professional life were immediate and substantial," the filing stated. It also claimed that due to the ongoing situation and public attention, Lively felt unable to attend public events without being forced to address the incident. Justin Baldoni's Countersuit And Recent Developments Baldoni responded with a $400 million countersuit naming both Lively and her husband, Ryan Reynolds. He accused the couple of defamation, though that part of his claim was dismissed by a judge in June. Other aspects of the suit, which include civil extortion and invasion of privacy, are still active. Lively also faced a legal setback when her request for a protective order was denied. Her team had attempted to keep private her text conversations with singer Taylor Swift, but the judge allowed Baldoni's lawyers to access and review the messages. Taylor Swift Named In The Case In Baldoni's filing, it was mentioned that Swift was present at a script-related meeting at Lively's New York home. According to Daily Mail, quoting sources, the singer had no prior knowledge of the meeting and was surprised to find it already in progress. The case continues with both sides denying all allegations. Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Yahoo
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Blake Lively Was ‘Rattled' When Judge Gave Her a Reality Check About Fame, Says ‘Source'
reportedly got a reality check in court after the judge said they didn't know her during a hearing in the Justin Baldoni case. The 'It Ends With Us' co-stars have been battling it out in court over sexual harassment and smear campaign allegations she made against Baldoni in December. Reports had mentioned that Lively has been using her star power to dictate the proceedings. However, a witness recently claimed that the federal judge had no idea who she was, leaving her 'rattled.' Blake Lively was 'rattled' after judge denied her fame, says 'source' Rob Shuter #ShuterScoop learned that a judge denied Blake Lively her fame, which caught her off guard. She reportedly didn't know how to react during a recent court hearing in the Justin Baldoni case when U.S. District Judge Lewis Liman didn't recognize the stars. A source, who witnessed the proceeding, claimed that Judge Liman said he had 'never heard' of either Lively or Baldoni. Moreover, their fame carried no weight in the courtroom. The source recounted that the 'Gossip Girl' alum 'looked like she'd been slapped.' The judge denying her fame came as a surprise to her because she is 'used to being adored and fawned over.' It seemingly 'rattled' her. The report mentioned that it happened when Baldoni's lawyer argued that the court had been granting Lively 'special treatment' to dictate the terms of the deposition. Liman called these accusations 'serious' and fixed a date for her deposition. Before the judge's latest comments, Justin Baldoni's team had argued that Blake Lively was using her 'stardom' to gain advantage in the case. Reports noted that the actor-director tried to fight Lively's request to change the location for her deposition. However, the judge granted her request. She had cited grounds of a paparazzi ambush and argued that Baldoni's team intended to make a spectacle out of it. The deposition will now take place on July 31. Originally reported by Nikita Mahato on Reality Tea. The post Blake Lively Was 'Rattled' When Judge Gave Her a Reality Check About Fame, Says 'Source' appeared first on Mandatory. Solve the daily Crossword
Express Tribune
22-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Insurance company refuses to cover Justin Baldoni legal fees in It Ends With Us lawsuit
Justin Baldoni and his production company Wayfarer may face a steep legal bill after their insurer, Harco National Insurance, filed a lawsuit on Monday in New York federal court, stating it has no obligation to cover legal costs tied to sexual harassment allegations on the set of It Ends With Us. Harco argues that the alleged misconduct occurred before the policy became effective in July 2023 and that it was never informed of the complaints made by co-star Blake Lively during the filming. Lively reportedly raised the issues between April and June 2023, months before her formal lawsuit in December 2024. The insurer also claims that Wayfarer failed to disclose these complaints in its 2024 policy renewal application, despite receiving a demand letter in November 2023 and further allegations during a January 2024 meeting. The lawsuit stems from Lively's accusations against Baldoni and his team of retaliation and harassment, alleging they tried to damage her reputation after she spoke up. Baldoni countersued for $400 million, asserting that Lively and her husband, Ryan Reynolds, orchestrated a smear campaign. The case has drawn Hollywood attention, with Taylor Swift subpoenaed and billionaire Steve Sarowitz backing Baldoni, while Reynolds supports Lively. According to Harco's complaint, the production company's $2 million coverage for directors, officers, and employment practices is invalidated by these undisclosed prior claims. In June, Harco formally denied coverage, stating the circumstances fall outside the policy's terms. If the court sides with Harco, Wayfarer and Baldoni could face a six-figure legal burden. The situation has become a high-stakes standoff between wealthy stakeholders, turning what began as a workplace complaint into one of Hollywood's most-watched legal dramas.
