Insurer Sues Over ‘It Ends With Us’ Coverage Claiming ‘No Duty” to Indemnify – Reigniting the High-Stakes Hollywood Battle Between Justin Baldoni and Blake Lively

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Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni, lead actors at the center of the legal storm over "It Ends With Us," as an insurer’s lawsuit adds new tension to Hollywood’s high-profile dispute.

Inside Hollywood’s Legal Crossfire

  • Insurer’s lawsuit threatens to leave Justin Baldoni and Wayfarer exposed to millions in legal fees after Blake Lively’s sexual harassment claims.
  • Harco National Insurance contends alleged misconduct occurred before its policy began and says Wayfarer concealed complaints during renewal.
  • The outcome could reshape how studios, insurers, and stars navigate coverage and liability amid the #MeToo era’s ongoing impact on Hollywood.

By Samuel Lopez – USA Herald

LOS ANGELES, CA – When cameras rolled on “It Ends With Us,” few could have predicted that the off-screen story would eclipse the film itself. Now, the legal battle among Justin Baldoni, Blake Lively, and their insurer is set to redefine the rules for Hollywood’s risk and reputation management.

A federal lawsuit filed this week by Harco National Insurance doesn’t just threaten Baldoni’s bottom line—it’s poised to send shockwaves through both the entertainment and insurance industries. The core question: Who pays when a studio and its star go to war over allegations of on-set misconduct?

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Justin Baldoni, the director and producer behind “It Ends With Us,” and his company Wayfarer Studios, now find themselves the target of a legal salvo launched by their own insurer. The latest twist: Harco National Insurance, which provided the production’s crucial directors-and-officers and employment practices coverage, is asking a New York federal court to declare it has no duty to pay Baldoni’s or Wayfarer’s mounting legal fees.