Judge Awards Blake Lively $407,000 in Legal Fees in Justin Baldoni Defamation Case
Actress Blake Lively was awarded approximately $407,000 in legal fees and costs after a judge ruled on her dispute with co-star Justin Baldoni, significantly less than the over $8 million she initially sought. The ruling followed the dismissal of Baldoni's defamation claims and their earlier settlement. Judge Lewis Liman found the attorneys' hourly rates reasonable but deemed the hours billed excessive, limiting recoverable costs. Both sides viewed the outcome as a partial victory reflecting the legal complexities involved.
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We measured how 3 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is neutral (57/100). Lens Score 36/100.
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Sentiment was consistent across outlets (50–68/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
english broke this story on 27 Aug, 01:11 am. Other outlets followed.