Blake Lively vs Justin Baldoni: Trial Looms Over $160M Suit

0:00It's March 13th, and here's what's happening across entertainment and pop culture. Blake Lively is pushing back against Justin Baldoni's attempt to get her lawsuit dismissed in their ongoing battle over the movie It Is With Us. Her lawyers filed a letter with a New York federal judge arguing the case should head to trial based on evidence already collected. Lively accuses Baldoni of sexual harassment and retaliation, seeking more than $160 million in damages. Earlier this week, a federal appeals court ruling back their position. The second circuit said, judges shouldn't toss cases just by reading the complaint if discovery has produced supporting evidence like documents and testimony. Lively's team says this applies directly here, urging the judge to review the full record. The feud started last December when Lively sued Baldoni, her director, and co-star, along with others. Baldoni denied the claims and fired back with a $400 million counter-suit for extortion and defamation, but the judge threw that out.

1:02Baldoni and his team have filed multiple motions to end the case without a trial, including one for summary judgment. Lively side insists the evidence gathered so far shows enough to proceed. No ruling yet from Judge Lewis Lehman, but both stars have set to testify if it goes forward. Trial is slated to start May 18th. Members in it is for both haven't commented. This episode is supported by our sponsor, C Details in the description. Lay back, press play, let the pillow do the rest. Sound meets comfort. S-O-L-I-S-O-L-E-P-L-O dot com.