Blake Lively Seeks Dismissal of Justin Baldoni’s Defamation Lawsuit Under California Law

The legal battle hinges on California’s Assembly Bill 933, which protects individuals reporting misconduct from defamation claims unless proven malicious or false.

Blake Lively has filed a motion to dismiss Justin Baldoni’s $250 million defamation lawsuit, citing California’s Assembly Bill 933.
Assembly Bill 933, enacted in 2023, shields individuals reporting harassment, assault, or discrimination from defamation lawsuits unless their claims are proven malicious or false.
Lively’s legal team argues that Baldoni’s lawsuit is retaliatory and a PR tactic to discredit her allegations of sexual misconduct and a smear campaign.
Baldoni’s legal team has criticized the motion, accusing Lively of manipulating the legal system for personal gain.
The court’s decision on the motion could set a significant legal precedent for the application of Assembly Bill 933 in future defamation cases.