A U.S. District Judge has ruled that actress Blake Lively’s subpoena seeking 2022 phone and text records from Justin Baldoni’s production company, Wayfarer Studios, is “overly broad and invasive,” according to a CWEB exclusive report. The decision comes amid a bitter legal feud between the It Ends With Us co-stars, with Lively accusing Baldoni of sexual harassment and Baldoni countersuing her for intimidation, as previously detailed by CWEB.
Judge Limits Lively’s Discovery Request
In a six-page ruling on Friday, U.S. District Judge Lewis Liman rejected Lively’s sweeping request for Wayfarer Studios’ communications, stating it “implicates legitimate privacy interests” and lacked specificity. However, the judge granted Lively a partial victory, allowing her legal team to pursue narrower discovery requests targeting individuals allegedly involved in efforts to “malign” her reputation.
Baldoni’s Team Declares “Big Win”
Baldoni’s attorneys called the subpoena “egregious” and celebrated the ruling as a significant setback for Lively’s case. “This decision protects our clients from unwarranted intrusion,” a spokesperson stated. Meanwhile, Lively’s team fired back, questioning, “What is Bryan Freedman [Baldoni’s attorney] hiding?” and vowing to submit “more specific requests” for records directly.
PR Crisis Expert Joins Lively’s Camp
In a strategic move, Lively’s team added Nick Shapiro, a crisis manager with prior experience at the White House and CIA, to her legal roster on Friday. Shapiro’s hiring signals an escalation in the high-profile battle, which both sides insist will proceed to trial in the coming weeks.
CWEB Analysis
Legal analysts at CWEB note that Judge Liman’s ruling underscores the challenges of balancing privacy rights with discovery demands in high-stakes celebrity litigation. “While Lively’s team can still pursue targeted evidence, this ruling forces them to refine their strategy,” a CWEB insider explained.
With no settlement in sight and trials looming, the clash between Lively and Baldoni—and its ripple effects on media and privacy law—remains a focal point for Hollywood and legal observers alike.
—Reporting by CWEB.
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