Justin Baldoni and Blake LivelyThe “With Us” stars continue their roguish battle over legal fees in court following sexual harassment allegations and a counter-suit dispute. The 42-year-old actor asked a federal judge to dismiss or significantly reduce the actress’ request for $8 million in attorney fees and court costs. Citing inflated figures, he said Lively and her team failed to provide credible evidence worth the sum.Here’s a look at Justin Baldoni and Blake Lively’s legal battle over attorneys’ fees and costs.
Justin Baldoni asks court to reconsider Blake Lively’s legal fees
Justin Baldoni’s team filed the motion on Monday, July 13, 2026, claiming that Blake Lively was asking for an inflated amount. “Lively’s fee request is so inclusive that costs for research on her liability for perjury arising from her California CRD claims and her Rule 11 motion, for which the court has already denied costs, are fully included,” the documents said, according to TMZ.As an alternative, the “Hustlers” actor’s lawyers claim that if the judge awards costs, it should be at least a six-figure figure. The motion claims Blake Lively is seeking attorney fees that go beyond defending his $400 million defamation lawsuit. “Lively failed to meet her burden of providing credible evidence that the fees and costs she sought to recover were reasonable and, accordingly, her fee motion should be dismissed in its entirety,” the filing states.
Justin Baldoni calls out issues with Blake Lively’s legal claims
Justin Baldoni argued in his motion that Blake Lively’s case was severely overstaffed. According to People magazine, the documents allege that the hearings involved multiple attorneys, excessive internal meetings, an overwhelming amount of research and online investigations, and 7,070.20 billable hours by 82 timekeepers (20 times the amount previously approved by the court).
When Justin Baldoni first spoke about the case
Justin Baldoni recounts the entire legal fiasco he dealt with for about two years. Earlier this month, he shared Instagram video with wife, Emily Bardonithey sit there and thank the well-wishers. They specifically noted that their immense gratitude cannot erase the pain, injustice and trauma the two men have experienced.As for Justin Baldoni and Blake Lively’s original case, they privately shook hands and reached a settlement months ago. Details are not known to the public.Disclaimer: The information in this report is based on legal hearings reported by third-party sources. The details provided represent only allegations by the parties involved and are not proven facts. The case is ongoing and a final verdict has not yet been reached. The publication did not claim the allegations were true.
