In a significant development in the ongoing legal battle between Blake Lively and her “It Ends With Us” co-star Justin Baldoni, a recent court ruling has handed Baldoni a partial victory. On February 28, a judge denied Lively’s request for over two years of Baldoni’s personal phone records, while allowing access to records related to individuals connected to the case.

Baldoni’s attorney, Brian Fredman, hailed the decision as a critical win, asserting that the court recognized Lively’s attempts as an “egregious invasion” of his client’s privacy. He emphasized that the ruling put a stop to what he described as a desperate attempt by Lively’s team to salvage their claims, which he argued had already tarnished Baldoni’s reputation.

In response, Lively’s team countered Fredman’s statements, questioning what he might be concealing. They highlighted Baldoni’s previous promise to disclose all relevant information, suggesting that his legal team was now obstructing access to records that could shed light on the case.

Despite this setback, Lively’s team remains undeterred. They announced plans to adjust their legal strategy by submitting more targeted requests for the necessary phone records. The judge’s ruling allows for this new approach, which they hope will yield the evidence they need.

The legal confrontation between Lively and Baldoni escalated following Lively’s public allegations of sexual harassment against Baldoni, which he has vehemently denied. In response, Baldoni filed his own lawsuit, claiming Lively’s allegations were unfounded and aimed at repairing her public image.

As both sides continue to dig in, this legal drama is far from resolved. The ongoing conflict has captured the attention of fans and observers alike, and further developments are anticipated in the coming weeks.