Blake Lively Drops A Number For Legal Fees Demand From Justin Baldoni

MEGA | ZUMAPRESS.com / MEGA Blake Lively is pressing forward in her legal battle against Justin Baldoni after securing a partial courtroom victory that could have major financial implications. The actress initially wanted to be compensated for her legal costs and other damages, claiming the current controversy has hurt her personally and professionally; however, she had to settle for just the attorney fees. The new court filing suggests that the legal battle between Blake Lively and her “It Ends With Us” co-star Justin Baldoni is by no means over. Blake Lively Wants $8 Million From Justin Baldoni After Win/Lose Battle ZUMAPRESS.com / MEGA Following her courtroom victory, Blake Lively has formally asked a federal judge to award her $8,035,040.88 in attorneys’ fees and litigation costs tied to Justin Baldoni’s dismissed lawsuit. The court papers allege that the actress is claiming a total of $7,495,526.87 in legal fees and $539,514.01 in litigation expenses. Lively’s attorneys said there were thousands of documents, a lot of media, and months of litigation involved in the case. They also stated she has been paying her legal bills throughout this controversy. The filing comes after the court ruled that she is entitled to seek reimbursement under California law. However, Baldoni and Wayfarer Studios have until July 13 to challenge the requested amount before the judge decides whether to award the full sum, reduce it, or deny portions of the request. PEOPLE reported that Lively’s attorneys described the request as compensation for the work required to secure what they called a complete legal victory. The Actress Settled For A Partial Court Victory John Angelillo/UPI Newscom/MEGA The actress may not have gotten everything she hoped for, but she did walk away with a big legal victory. The court dismissed her claims for punitive and treble damages, but it did say that Justin Baldoni and Wayfarer would have to pay her attorney expenses. As The Blast reported, the disagreement over legal expenses remained the only major issue after the broader lawsuit had already been settled. Lively’s legal team argued that the director’s claims amounted to retaliatory litigation, while Baldoni’s attorneys insisted she was attempting to revisit issues they believed had already been resolved. Although the exact amount had not yet been determined, the ruling ensured Lively could recover her legal costs, leaving both parties with a mixed outcome after months of courtroom battles. Blake Lively Has Reportedly Turned Attention To Hollywood Comeback Eric Kowalsky / MEGA Much of the legal turmoil is in the past for the Gossip Girl actress, and she seems to be returning to public life. Lively has been seen in numerous glamorous settings recently, appearing at the Met Gala, Gucci’s High Jewelry fashion show, and a Fendi function, and has generated a lot of chatter about her return to Hollywood’s social scene. Insider