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Blake Lively dealt fresh blow as judge rejects bid for massive payout from Justin Baldoni following shock settlement
The judge on Friday ruled that the actress could not seek treble and punitive damages under a California law designed to protect people who come forward with allegations of sexual misconduct.
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What happenedThe judge on Friday ruled that the actress could not seek treble and punitive damages under a California law designed to protect people who come forward with allegations of sexual misconduct.
The headline splitOne side frames it as "Blake Lively Awarded Legal Fees in Ruling After Justin Baldoni Settlement". The other frames it as "Blake Lively dealt fresh blow as judge rejects bid for massive payout from Justin Baldoni...".
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Left / center-leftBlake Lively Awarded Legal Fees in Ruling After Justin Baldoni Settlement
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Right / center-rightBlake Lively dealt fresh blow as judge rejects bid for massive payout from Justin Baldoni following shock settlement
Blake Lively dealt fresh blow as judge rejects bid for massive payout from Justin Baldoni following shock settlement
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The judge on Friday ruled that the actress could not seek treble and punitive damages under a California law designed to protect people who come forward with allegations of sexual misconduc...
Blake Lively Awarded Legal Fees in Ruling After Justin Baldoni Settlement
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The size of the award remains to be determined as it only involves the legal fees associated with part of her court battle with Mr. Baldoni, with whom she made a film.
