Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni’s refusal to attend mediation in their ongoing $10 million lawsuit could indicate that they are more focused on sending a message and clearing their names in Hollywood than achieving a settlement.
The “It Ends With Us” stars have refused to participate in settlement discussions, with their legal teams stating that the talks would be premature. This decision has raised eyebrows among PR experts, who believe that not settling will ultimately hurt Lively’s reputation.
Justin Baldoni, on the other hand, may see this as an opportunity to further his career. His lawyer believes that not settling will allow him to showcase his innocence and potentially start a “hero’s arc” in the media.
Lively’s legal team has subpoenaed phone records of Baldoni and others involved in the case, seeking to prove that he spearheaded a smear campaign against her. However, some experts argue that this move is unlikely to provide significant evidence, as phone logs may not necessarily implicate him in wrongdoing.
The lawsuit centers on allegations of sexual harassment, retaliation, and intentional infliction of emotional distress made by Lively against Baldoni and film producer Jamey Heath.
As the case continues, it remains to be seen whether Lively’s team will be successful in proving their claims.
Source: https://www.foxnews.com/entertainment