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A federal judge granted Blake Lively attorney fees in a partial victory following her settlement with Justin Baldoni's production company, but denied additional financial penalties.
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Who
Blake Lively, Justin Baldoni, Judge Liman
What
A federal judge granted Blake Lively attorney fees in a partial victory following her settlement with Justin Baldoni's production company, but denied additional financial penalties.
When
Fri, 12 Jun 2026 16:52:28 GMT · 2h 25m ago
Where
Manhattan ·
Why
The judge ruled Lively's case fulfilled criteria of a California law designed to prevent weaponization of defamation suits, finding no evidence she made sexual misconduct complaints with malice.
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How this affects you
This ruling sets a precedent for cases involving California's anti-SLAPP law, particularly in its application to harassment claims within the entertainment industry, potentially encouraging more individuals to come forward without fear of retaliatory defamation suits.
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