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Blake Lively's lawsuit against her It Ends With Us co-star and director Justin Baldoni for s*xual harassment has just taken a new turn. According to reports, while it is not explicitly stated who the COVID-19 carrier was, Lively alleged in the document that she and her infant son, Olin, contracted COVID-19 because of inadequate safety protocols on set. She also claims that Baldoni did not inform her about being exposed to COVID-19, which adds another layer to her legal battle against him.
According to legal documents, Lively states she learned from another producer that the production company, Wayfarer, lacked COVID-19 insurance coverage. She further accuses Baldoni of deliberately withholding information about his exposure to COVID-19. The lack of insurance reportedly caused delays in filming, particularly when Lively was unable to work during her illness.
The lawsuit has now expanded to include the names of her and Ryan Reynolds' children, emphasizing the alleged negligence. These claims highlight the legal and ethical challenges surrounding pandemic-era film productions.
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Blake Lively adds her children's names to the lawsuit against Justin Baldoni
Blake Lively shares four children, Olin, James (9), Inez (8), and Betty (5), with husband Ryan Reynolds. She has now included her children’s names in the lawsuit against her It Ends With Us co-star and director Justin Baldoni. The actress claims that inadequate safety protocols on set led to her and her infant son contracting COVID-19. Legal documents also allege that Baldoni and his producing partner, Jamey Heath, concealed her exposure to a COVID outbreak during filming.
According to the lawsuit, Lively had attempted to voice her concerns to Baldoni and Heath but was reportedly dismissed.
“I hope that my legal action helps pull back the curtain on these sinister retaliatory tactics to harm people who speak up about misconduct and helps protect others who may be targeted,” Lively said in a statement.
Blake Lively has accused Justin of misconduct and a hostile workplace
Actress Blake Lively has filed a lawsuit against her It Ends With Us co-star and director, Justin Baldoni, accusing him of s*xual harassment and providing an abusive work environment on set, according to reports. Her claims, which were presented to the court on December 20, include inappropriate personal statements and awkward conversations wherein she was exposed to speech about his p*rnography addiction by Baldoni.
Lively also alleges that Baldoni entered her trailer while she was nude and permitted his friends to watch her film's intimate scenes, further contributing to a toxic work atmosphere. Moreover, court documents and Lively's allegations also claim that Baldoni’s crisis management team allegedly devised a smear campaign to tarnish Lively’s reputation.
The lawsuit includes multiple claims of harassment and workplace misconduct as well. These claims focus on alleged violations of professional boundaries and accountability during production. As the case progresses, it is expected to address concerns about safety and conduct on film sets.
While It Ends With Us released on August 9, 2024, the current legal battle between the film's two leads Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni began when the former filed a lawsuit against the latter on December 20, 2024.
