In partial victory, Blake Lively wins legal fees from Justin Baldoni

US actor Justin Baldoni must pay legal fees but not damages to “It Ends with Us” co-star Blake Lively, a New York judge ruled Friday, June 12, settling a years-long legal battle. The decision marks a partial victory for Lively, who was fighting a defamation suit brought by Baldoni and his production company, which Lively claimed was retaliation for sexual harassment allegations she made. The pair settled their dispute in May, avoiding a costly civil trial, though no settlement figure was disclosed. Lively’s initial complaint said Baldoni—who also directed “It Ends With Us”—had spoken inappropriately about his sex life and […]... Keep on reading: In partial victory, Blake Lively wins legal fees from Justin Baldoni