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Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni settle lawsuit over It Ends With Us allegations.
Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni have settled their lawsuit stemming from their work together on the film It Ends With Us. Lively had accused Baldoni of sexual harassment on set and alleged that Baldoni orchestrated a coordinated smear campaign against her. In response, Baldoni filed a $400 million countersuit against Lively and Ryan Reynolds. A federal judge had previously dismissed most of Lively's claims against Baldoni. The settlement concludes the legal dispute between the two parties.
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Settlement ends months of escalating legal claims and counterclaims
The dispute progressed from Lively's initial harassment and smear campaign allegations to Baldoni's substantial $400 million countersuit. A federal court's dismissal of most of Lively's claims preceded the settlement agreement. The resolution terminates all active litigation between the parties.
Allegations centered on *It Ends With Us* set interactions and aftermath
Tensions emerged during production of the domestic violence drama It Ends With Us, where Lively accused her co-star Baldoni of on-set conduct violations. Allegations extended beyond production to include claims of coordinated reputation damage. The settlement now closes the chapter on disputes arising from the film's making.