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Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni Settle Lawsuit, Canceling Trial

The settlement leaves only a narrow dispute over legal fees, fueling a public battle over who prevailed.

Overview

  • A notice filed in federal court in New York confirms the parties reached an out-of-court settlement that stops the planned trial.
  • Lively’s lawyers called the deal an overwhelming win and said the defendants acknowledged her concerns deserved to be heard.
  • Baldoni’s attorney Bryan Freedman labeled the outcome a total triumph for Wayfarer and noted the court had already thrown out most of Lively’s claims.
  • In April, a judge dismissed 10 of 13 counts, including sexual harassment and defamation, leaving only breach of contract, retaliation, and aiding retaliation.
  • The agreement preserves Lively’s right to seek legal fees and other relief under California law, with a narrow cost-reimbursement motion still pending since September 2025.