Archive · 2 Aug 2025
Justin Baldoni & Wayfarer Sue Insurers Over Blake Lively Lawsuit
Justin Baldoni and his production company, Wayfarer, are in a legal fight with insurance companies.
They are suing these companies because the insurers won't pay for their legal bills in a separate lawsuit with actress Blake Lively.
Wayfarer believes the insurance policies should cover these costs.
The insurance companies say they don't have to pay.
Another insurance company also sued Wayfarer about a related policy.
This means Baldoni and Wayfarer have multiple legal battles happening at once, all connected to the Lively case.
Wayfarer Studios and Justin Baldoni are suing insurance companies for denying coverage in Blake Lively lawsuit.
The lawsuit alleges breach of contract by insurance companies for not covering legal fees.
The companies, including New York Marine and QBE, denied coverage for alleged defamation claims.
Wayfarer claims they are entitled to reimbursement for legal defense fees in the Lively case.
Harco National Insurance Company filed a separate suit against Wayfarer over a similar insurance policy.
- Who
- Justin Baldoni, Wayfarer Studios, and Steve Sarowitz against several insurance companies.
- What
- Lawsuit against insurance companies for denied coverage.
- When
- Filed this week, with other related suits earlier in July.
- Where
- California state court.
- Why
- To compel insurance companies to cover legal fees in Blake Lively defamation lawsuit.
Wayfarer's Stance
Insurance Companies' Stance
Coverage Dispute
Wayfarer's Stance
Insurance policies cover legal fees incurred in the Lively case.
Insurance Companies' Stance
Insurance companies deny coverage.
- Plaintiff
- Wayfarer Studios, Justin Baldoni, Steve Sarowitz
- Defendant
- New York Marine, QBE, and other insurance companies
- Nature of Suit
- Breach of contract
- Related Case
- Blake Lively lawsuit alleging defamation
- Legal Representation
- McGuireWoods LLP