The conflict revolves around the film “It ends with us“, and a framework of accusations that include sexual harassment and reprisals. In the center of the controversy are private communications between Blake Lively and Taylor Swift, that Justin Baldoni seeks to obtain as part of his legal defense.
The situation intensified when Lively requested one Protection order To maintain these private conversations. However, Judge Lewis J. Liman, in a June 18 decision, He denied Lively’s request. This decision comes after the previous dismissal of a citation to Taylor Swift, which was initially part of the litigation, but was then withdrawn.
According to documents obtained by People, the judge’s decision is based on the allegation that Baldoni’s legal team ensures Never have received communications between Swift and Livelydespite the opposite statements. A Lively representative issued a overwhelming statement, accusing Justin Baldoni of “Taylor Swift’s popularity exploitation” and to use demands to “Build a public relations narrative outside the court.” The statement also mentions a “scenario planning” document of the Melissa Nathan’s public relations firm, which allegedly included a strategy to influence the Swift fans base.
Judge Liman also rejected a cross motion from Baldoni to force Lively to deliver documents related to the production of the film. Despite this, the judge explained that the requests of messages between Swift and Lively are “Reasonably appropriate” To discover relevant information for the accusations of harassment and reprisals of Lively.
This case, which also involves a contrademand of 400 million dollars dismissed against Baldoni, continues its course, leaving open the possibility of new turns in this complex legal scenario. Judge Liman’s decision ends, at least for now, Baldoni’s attempt to access private communications between Lively and Swift, but does not resolve the central conflict of the litigation.
