Blake Lively Formally Files Lawsuit Against Justin Baldoni, Claims 'Further Retaliation & Attacks' Since Previous Filing

justjared.com:

Blake Lively is officially suing her It Ends With Us co-star and director Justin Baldoni amid his lawsuit against The New York Times.

The 37-year-old actress had previously filed an 80-page letter with the California Civil Rights Department, but it has been noted that this is different than a lawsuit.

Amid news that Justin is suing The New York Times for $250 million over their reporting of Blake‘s filing, the actress is now officially filing a lawsuit.

She is demanding a jury trial. Keep reading to find out more… The Hollywood Reporter reveals that Blake filed a lawsuit in New York Federal Court on Tuesday (December 21) for “sexual harassment and orchestrating a campaign to smear her.” The lawsuit accuses Justin and his PR team, included Melissa Nathan and Jennifer Abel, “of marshaling a sophisticated, multi-tiered plan to undermine her reputation in retaliation for speaking up about sexual misconduct on the set of the film.” The decision to file the lawsuit was due to “further retaliation and attacks” after Blake previously went public with her allegations. Blake’s lawyers provided the following statement to JustJared.com: “Earlier today, Ms.