A FEDERAL judge has put his foot down in Blake Lively’s ongoing legal tussle with Justin Baldoni, refusing to accept any more filings from the actress, TMZ reports.
The judge declined Blake’s request to submit additional briefs in her fight to recover legal fees and damages after Justin’s defamation countersuit was dismissed.
Blake’s team argued she deserves compensation since Justin’s suit was a retaliatory move following her sexual harassment claim on the set of “It Ends With Us.”
Though most of the dispute was settled, this final issue remains unresolved under California law.
The judge’s decision signals a move towards wrapping up the case without further back-and-forth from either side.
Blake’s earlier motions have laid out her position, but the court now appears ready to deliver a ruling based solely on the existing paperwork.
This step brings the high-profile legal battle closer to its conclusion, leaving fans and followers waiting to see the final outcome.