Reports say the actress wants to access Bardoni’s financial documents after assaulting her in a $400 million countersuit in response to her sexual harassment lawsuit.
This happens shortly after Justin Bardoni’s lawyer summons Blake Lively’s close associates. Taylor Swiftas a witness in case of ongoing.
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Why Blake Lively is requesting Justin Baldoni’s financial statements
According to TMZLively issued a bold letter requesting Baldoni’s financial records.
The move by the actress and her lawyer is to confirm that Lively’s allegations have actually lost money equal to his $400 million countersuit demand.
In December 2024, Bardoni was hit by a vibrant lawsuit, fostering a toxic work environment and accusing her of sexually harassing her.
Bardoni then recovered in a $400 million countersuit in early January, claiming against Live and her husband Ryan Reynolds that the duo slandered him and tried to take control of the film.
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Now, Lively’s legal team has said they have already requested financial documents from Baldoni, but they were refused and only “non-major documents regarding damages” were given.
The actress team believes it is an obligation to clarify how Bardoni and his lawyers have reached the total of $400 million they seek. Her lawyers also stressed that Bardoni claims he is financially struggling, but that the film he directed and co-starred with, “End With Us,” was a box office success.
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Blake Lively hits Justin Bardoni for summoning her close associate Taylor Swift

Lively’s request for Bardoni’s financial records came shortly after her representative issued a scathing statement.
The official also criticized the Baldoni lawyer’s proposal to sell tickets for Lively’s deposits and donate proceeds to an organization that supports victims of domestic abuse.
“Bardoni, Sarowitz and the team continue to turn cases of sexual harassment and retaliation into tabloid entertainment, and continue to propose selling tickets for concert venues – Madison Square Garden – Lively’s Deposit – and summon Taylor Swift, who summons Taylor Swift, who gave the voiced woman all over the world. People Magazine.
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The official further said the ongoing case was “a very serious legal issue” and not a “circus,” where Bardoni’s legal team appears to be trying to change it.
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Blake Lively officials claim the actor is trying to “bury” or “embarrass” his previous co-stars

In a statement, Lively officials criticized Baldoni and his co-defendants in a sexual harassment lawsuit.
“The defendants have continued to publicly threaten, bully, shame and attack women’s rights and reputation. In the past month, they call the powerful California victim rights law “unconstitutional” including trying to defeat them for everyone.
“The disturbing behavior and teams by men who have made careers as billionaires, women’s allies, continue to show their true colors,” they further said.
Justin Bardoni’s lawyers accused the actress of the attempt to dismiss his case

In his motion to dismiss Bardoni’s honour-loss lawsuit, Lively’s legal team cited survivors protecting them from the weaponized honour-loss lawsuit.
The law was implemented in 2023 to protect harassment accusers from retaliatory claims.
But Bardoni’s lawyers pushed back and argued that calling the law would set a “dangerous precedent.”
According to VarietyThey also said that the filmmaker’s right to initial amendments threatens the right to challenge what they called a lively “false and harmful” accusations.
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Why Justin Bardoni’s lawyer mentioned selling tickets for Blake Lively’s deposit

Comments made by Lively’s representatives about ticket sales came from Bryan Freedman’s, a lawyer for Baldoni, and are suggested to livestream and monetize the actress’s deposits.
Friedman said People Magazine He wants to sell tickets for her deposition held at Madison Square Garden.
“Mr. Lively is open to testifying, so let’s count that,” Friedman said. “We will hold deposits at MSG, sell or stream tickets and donate any dollars to organizations that support victims of domestic abuse.”
Both Baldoni and Lively testify at an upcoming trial, scheduled to commence on March 9, 2026.