This video from TMZ discusses the outcome of the lawsuit involving Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni, concluding that it was a significant loss for Lively (0:00-1:53).
Key takeaways from the discussion:
- The Outcome: Blake Lively sought over $150 million but ultimately settled for no money and received no apology, with only a generic acknowledgement of taking issues seriously (0:04-0:50).
- Attorney's Fees Dispute: There is an ongoing issue regarding a California law (enacted Jan 1, 2024) that theoretically allows for attorney's fees if a defamation case following a sexual harassment claim is dismissed. However, since both the original harassment claim and the defamation claim were dismissed, the situation is legally complex and currently leaves Lively with nothing (0:53-1:44, 2:21-4:16).
- Trial Speculation: The panel suggests the case never went to trial because it would have been damaging for both parties, noting that a judge now has the discretion to rule on the fee issue without the possibility of appeal (4:30-5:26).
- Potential Motivation: The participants express confusion over the lawsuit's purpose, noting the high cost of legal fees (estimated at millions) and the potential for negative public perception involving figures like Taylor Swift and Lively's husband (6:07-6:35, 8:54-9:37).
- Context of the Lawsuit: The discussion touches on the broader public fallout Lively faced regarding previous interviews and promotional behavior, suggesting this lawsuit may have been an ill-advised response to that negative publicity (9:57-10:40).