Justin Baldoni’s authorized staff is pushing again in opposition to Ryan Reynolds’ try to dismiss the continuing lawsuit, arguing that the actor ought to stay concerned within the case.
In line with courtroom paperwork obtained by Us Weekly on April 3, Baldoni’s attorneys said that Reynolds, 48, is downplaying his function within the scenario.
“Ryan Reynolds pretends that the Wayfarer Events’ First Amended Grievance (the ‘FAC’) fails to set forth any foundation for his legal responsibility and that he merely acted as a supportive partner. Not so,” the submitting asserted.
The authorized staff additional argued, “The FAC particularly alleges ample info to assist the Wayfarer Events’ claims in opposition to him, based mostly on each his direct actions and his legal responsibility as a co-conspirator.”
Moreover, Baldoni’s attorneys said that if Reynolds’ movement for dismissal is granted, he shouldn’t be in a position to get better attorneys’ charges.
In response, a spokesperson for Reynolds addressed the most recent submitting in an announcement to Us Weekly, calling consideration to what they see as weaknesses within the case.
“The primary takeaway from the Wayfarer Events’ opposition to Ryan’s movement to dismiss their case is that they lastly understand the plain defects of their criticism,” the assertion learn.
“They as soon as once more declare defamation with out alleging who was defamed, what particularly was stated, or how anybody suffered precise hurt.”
The assertion continued with a pointy comment about Baldoni.
“Not like Mr. Baldoni, who constructed his model pretending to be a person who’s ‘assured sufficient to pay attention’ to the ladies in his life, Ryan Reynolds truly is that man and he’ll proceed to assist his spouse as she stands as much as the people who not solely harassed her however then have retaliated in opposition to her.”
It additionally famous that, based mostly on legal guidelines in a number of states, “this lawsuit not solely fails however could end result within the Wayfarer Events masking Ryan’s prices and attorneys’ charges for bringing such a frivolous case within the first place.”
The authorized battle started in December 2024 when Blake Vigorous, 37, filed a criticism in opposition to Baldoni, 41, accusing him of sexual harassment and alleging that he orchestrated a smear marketing campaign in opposition to her following their work collectively on It Ends With Us.
Because the case unfolds, tensions stay excessive, with each side firmly standing their floor.
