Justin Baldoni, the actor recognized for his roles in Jane the Virgin and It Ends with Us, has traveled to Costa Rica for a family holiday following recent changes in the high-profile legal case involving Blake Lively. The latest Blake Lively lawsuit developments and legal response have brought new attention as the court dismissed Baldoni’s major claims against Lively and others.
Baldoni’s Costa Rican Getaway Follows Major Legal News
In the days after a significant legal decision, Justin Baldoni was seen enjoying time with his family in Costa Rica. Reports indicate that this vacation comes directly after his ongoing legal dispute with Blake Lively experienced a pivotal moment in court.
According to a source cited by PEOPLE,
He’s enjoying a nice holiday with the family in Costa Rica.
—Source, PEOPLE. Baldoni, together with his wife Emily and their children Maiya and Maxwell, took advantage of the occasion to relax, with a video emerging online on June 15 showing him at the beach. The timing coincided with Father’s Day, amplifying public interest in his personal life amid legal turmoil.
Judge Dismisses Key Lawsuits Against Lively and Others
On June 9, U.S. District Judge Lewis J. Liman formally dismissed Justin Baldoni’s $400 million countersuit against Blake Lively, Ryan Reynolds, and publicist Leslie Sloane. Judge Liman also threw out the $250 million libel claim Baldoni filed against The New York Times. The lawsuits stemmed from allegations made against Baldoni in December 2024, when Lively accused him of sexual harassment and retaliation—claims Baldoni has consistently denied.
While the court dismissed most claims, Baldoni’s lawyers were given until June 23 to amend and refile allegations of breach of implied contract and tortious interference with contract. This legal window keeps parts of the dispute alive and signals that further legal moves are expected in the coming days.
Baldoni and Lively Respond Publicly to Court Outcome
Reacting to the court’s decisions, Blake Lively posted a message to her Instagram Stories, describing the countersuit as abusive and remarking on the larger significance for other alleged victims. She stated,
While the suit against me was defeated, so many don’t have the resources to fight back.
—Blake Lively, Actress. Lively also added,
I am more resolved than ever to continue to stand for every woman’s right to have a voice.
—Blake Lively, Actress.
On the other side, Baldoni’s attorney Bryan Freedman appeared on TMZ Live the day after the dismissal, sharing the actor’s frustration with the legal process. Freedman commented,
It’s not fair. It’s not right. He wants the truth to come out, and he wants to do that in the appropriate way.
—Bryan Freedman, Attorney. He further asserted,
knows what he’s done, he knows what he hasn’t done
—Bryan Freedman, Attorney, and maintained that Baldoni is
waiting for his day in court.
—Bryan Freedman, Attorney.
Lively’s legal representatives asserted the dismissal represented a
total victory and a complete vindication.
—Lively’s attorneys. However, Freedman characterized this statement as “false” and expressed eagerness for Lively’s forthcoming deposition.
What the Court’s Decision Means Going Forward
The recent dismissal brings the central claims in the dispute between Justin Baldoni and Blake Lively to a halt, though the invitation for amended claims leaves the door open to further legal action. For now, Baldoni’s retreat to Costa Rica and Lively’s public remarks suggest both parties remain deeply invested in their positions as the case continues to generate strong emotions on both sides. The outcome of any amended filings and possible depositions will shape the next phase in these high-profile Blake Lively lawsuit developments and legal response, keeping the spotlight trained on the parties involved and the broader issues at stake.
