US District Judge Lewis Lemon wrote, “The plaintiffs have not properly alleged that Lavali’s threats were legally legally bargained or wrong, rather than renewing work conditions.”
A New York judge has dismissed a $ 400 million defamation case against actor and producer Justin Baldoni’s former co -star, Black Lewli.
Baldoni and lived, who jointly acted in the 2024 movie ‘End of IT with us’, have been locked in a long legal battle. In his initial complaint, the living heart accused Baldoni of sexual harassment and retaliation. The living heart claims that, in addition to other things, Baldoni forced her to perform intimate scenes without proper notice and then attacked her reputation to speak.
Baldoni later filed an anti -legislation against her and her husband Ryan Reynolds as well as the couple’s publicity. Baldoni’s lawyers say the three fired their reputation by spreading unfounded rumors to ruin Baldoni’s career.
Baldon’s litigation was largely predicted in two claims: the film was tried to “steal” the film from Bloodoni, and he is busy in a smear campaign against him.
But earlier this week, an American federal court rejected Baldoni’s counter legislation, which tried to pay for extortion, notoriety and other alleged damage.
US District Judge Lewis Lemon wrote, “The plaintiffs have not properly alleged that Lavali’s threats were legally legally bargained or wrong, rather than renewing work conditions.”
Liman said Baldoni failed to prove the notoriety because he and his studio, Bayeer, “have not alleged that it is responsible for any statements other than statements in his case.”
The court also rejected claims against him New York TimesWhich Baldoni accused of cooperating with Rynda and Ryndas at the beginning of the “Sameer Campaign”.
“The alleged facts indicate that Position Liman wrote, reviewed and reported the available evidence, perhaps in a dramatic way, what he believed to be. Position There was no clear purpose in favor of the current version of the events.
The living heart and his legal team have presented the decision as “a complete victory for Black Leely and a complete authenticity, as well as Justin Baldoni and Busseh parties, including Ryan Reynolds, Leslie Sloven, and their retaliation. New York Times.
The actress also took on social media to share her views on the decision.
He wrote in an Instagram post, “Like many other people, I have also felt the pain of retaliation, including the embarrassment that tries to break us.”
He wrote, “Although the case against me has been defeated, many people do not have the resources to fight,” he said, “They are” more solutions than ever before, to stand for every woman to raise her voice. “
Leman’s dismissal was done without prejudice, which means that Baldoni is free to amend and refrigerate a case related to the alleged agreement intervention by June 23.
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