Baldoni responds to Ferrer claim in Blake Lively case

Baldoni’s team argues Ferrer’s objection targets the motion rather than the facts, framing the dispute as a legal strategy not harassment.

Baldoni Responds to Ferrer Claim in Blake Lively Case

Justin Baldoni’s legal team has responded to Isabela Ferrer’s claim that he is harassing her with a subpoena in the Blake Lively case. In a filing dated Aug 12, Baldoni’s lawyers say Ferrer’s opposition is an inappropriate attack on Baldoni and his counsel, unrelated to whether she should be served with the July subpoena. They argue Ferrer has been unreachable and unresponsive, and that the motion focuses on tactics rather than the merits of service. The matter sits in a broader litigation that includes Lively’s harassment and retaliation allegations against Baldoni and Wayfarer Studios, with a trial now scheduled for March 2026.

Ferrer’s side counters that Baldoni uses the subpoena as a pressure tactic and that the opposition is part of a broader effort to delay discovery. They note that some of the messages Ferrer sent Baldoni were positive and reflect a director-actor rapport from filming It Ends With Us. Baldoni’s team contends that the documents sought were not properly targeted and asks the court to limit or bar communications about Ferrer in this action. The exchange shows how a high-profile entertainment dispute can hinge on procedural moves as both sides seek to shape the public narrative surrounding alleged misconduct.

This case illustrates how discovery in celebrity lawsuits can become a battleground for strategy rather than just facts. Subpoenas in such disputes are often wielded to pressure witnesses, control the timeline, and influence public perception, not only to obtain information. The tension between privacy, respect for colleagues, and the court’s need for evidence surfaces in every filing.

The risk is that public attention will complicate testimony and press coverage, potentially shaping outcomes before a verdict. Courts must balance the need for documents with the rights of individuals to avoid harassment, while fans and media may view every move as a referendum on character. The way this subpoena issue is resolved could set a precedent for how future celebrity disputes are handled in discovery and media scrutiny.

Highlights

The legal drama continues to unfold as both sides pursue their positions in court.