Judge Dismisses Justin Baldoni's $400 Million Defamation Lawsuit Against Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds

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Justin Baldoni's $400 million defamation lawsuit against Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds was dismissed by a judge in New York.

The judge ruled that Baldoni could file an amended complaint by June 23, focusing on specific claims.

Baldoni accused Lively and Reynolds of attempting to damage his career and reputation, leading to legal disputes.

Lively's legal team celebrated the dismissal as a complete victory, while Baldoni's claims were deemed meritless.

The court's decision allows for potential further legal action, as Baldoni may still pursue limited claims against the defendants.

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