Justin Baldoni, Blake Lively
JB LaCroix/WireImage; Raymond Hall / JC PicturesAfter news circulated about this Justin Baldoni He will file a legal case against him And it ends with us com. costar Blake LivelyHis lawyer issued a statement.
“I won't talk about when or how many lawsuits we file, but when we file the first one, it will shock everyone who has been manipulated into believing a patently false narrative,” Baldoni's attorney said. Brian FriedmanHe said Delivery time Saturday 28 December. “It will be supported by real evidence and tell the real story.”
“In more than 30 years of practice, I have never seen this level of unethical behavior intentionally fueled by media manipulation,” he added.
lively, 37, Baldoni, 40, was sued for sexual harassment Earlier this month, she accused him of causing her “severe emotional distress” and fostering a “hostile work environment” when they filmed. And it ends with us. (Lively and Baldoni played a couple in the film about an abusive relationship, which he also directed.)
Gotham/GC Images Justin Baldoni is already dealing with major fallout days after Blake Lively filed a lawsuit against him. The New York Times reported on December 21 that Lively filed a lawsuit on December 20, accusing him of sexual harassment and waging a “social manipulation” campaign against her in order to “destroy” her reputation (…)
Lively also alleged that Baldoni Launched a “social manipulation” campaign. In an attempt to destroy her career and reputation.
“I hope my legal action will help draw the curtain on these vicious retaliatory tactics to harm people who speak out about misconduct and help protect others who may be targeted.” gossip girl The young man said New York Times In a statement earlier this month.
Baldoni categorically denied these accusations through attorney Friedman. According to Friedman, The allegations were “completely false, outrageous and intentionally indecent.” The court application was allegedly filed to “repair its negative reputation” and “reframe the narrative” regarding the film's production.
Friedman also claimed this we At the time, Lively made “multiple demands and threats” during filming And ends with us, Including “threatening not to come to filming, and threatening not to promote the film, which will ultimately lead to its demise during its screening, if her demands are not met.”
Saturday, Daily Mail reported that Baldoni was planning to file a countersuit and suggested that Lively's publicist had tried to tarnish his image by leaking stories to the press.
“Sarah Nathan (Melissa Nathan's sister) contacted me on 11/8 to send me an anonymous tip stating… Page six Received, regarding allegations of human resources complaints on a group of And it ends with usLively's rep, Leslie SloanHe tells Us Weekly In a statement. “Subsequently, various media outlets contacted me to ask about the allegations of HR complaints. When contacted, I respond to press questions by referring them to Wayfarer or Sony for information regarding HR complaints.
“Apparently, Mr. Baldoni and his associates at Wayfarer are suggesting that I fabricated newspaper stories about HR complaints on set, which is not true,” Sloan added. “Please read Ms. Lively’s complaint and the complaint filed by Jonesworks LLC and Stephanie Jones, which provides details of the campaign against my client.” .
