RPJ’s Nicole Page Interview with “Page Six” on Ongoing Legal Battle Between Blakely Lively and Justin Baldoni

Yesterday, RPJ’s Nicole Page spoke to Page Six about the damages claimed by Baldoni in his suit against Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds. Ms. Page noted that Baldoni, who is seeking $400 million in damages for defamation and extortion, is “messaging that [he] will fight to the death to defend his name and bring Lively and Reynolds down.” Ms. Page also noted that the $400 million figure is an exorbitant amount that Baldoni is unlikely to recover. “Defamation claims often involve speculative and subjective damages. Because of that, it’s not uncommon for plaintiffs in defamation lawsuits to claim stratospheric damages.”

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This article is intended as a general discussion of these issues only and is not to be considered legal advice or relied upon. For more information, please contact RPJ Partner Nicole Page who counsels clients in areas of entertainment, employment and intellectual property. Ms. Page is admitted to practice law in New York and the United States District Courts for the Southern and Eastern Districts of New York.