Taylor Swift to Be Deposed in Ongoing Civil Litigation Between Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni

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Taylor Swift, a longtime friend of actress Blake Lively, is set to be deposed in the ongoing civil litigation between Lively and director Justin Baldoni. The deposition, which had been delayed due to Swift's prior professional commitments, is now scheduled to take place after October 20. The lawsuit, which was initially dismissed but is still ongoing, centers around allegations of sexual harassment and retaliation made by Lively against Baldoni, the director of her film "It Ends With Us."

Swift's involvement in the case stems from her licensing of a song, "My Tears Ricochet," for the film. Lively, who is still pursuing her claims, has accused Baldoni of creating a toxic work environment on set. The deposition of Swift, who has denied any involvement in the film's production, is expected to shed more light on the situation.

Key Takeaways:

  • Taylor Swift has agreed to be deposed in the civil litigation between Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni, scheduled for after October 20.
  • Swift had prior professional commitments that delayed her deposition.
  • Lively is pursuing her claims of sexual harassment and retaliation against Baldoni, the director of the film "It Ends With Us."
  • Swift licensed a song, "My Tears Ricochet," for the film, which is the basis for her involvement in the case.
  • The lawsuit was initially dismissed, but Lively's claims remain ongoing.
  • Trial in the case is set for next spring in federal court in New York.
  • A spokesperson for Swift stated that she had no involvement in the film's production, production decisions, or creative decisions.
  • Swift had not seen the film until weeks after its public release and was traveling during 2023 and 2024.

Statistics:

  • The lawsuit was dismissed, but Lively's claims remain unresolved.
  • The trial in the case is set to take place next spring in federal court in New York.
  • Taylor Swift had prior professional commitments that delayed her deposition, which is now scheduled for after October 20.

Sources:

  • [1] CNN
  • [2] Court filing submitted by Baldoni's lawyers
  • [3] Letter from Baldoni's legal team, filed with the court and obtained Friday by CNN