Nidhish Waghmare
Pop superstar Taylor Swift is fighting back against a subpoena issued in the ongoing legal battle between Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni over the film It Ends With Us. Swift’s legal team has moved to dismiss the subpoena, calling it an abuse of the discovery process.
Why Was Taylor Swift Subpoenaed?
The legal dispute between Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni took a dramatic turn when Baldoni’s team subpoenaed Swift, despite her lack of involvement in the film’s production. According to Swift’s attorneys, the subpoena is unrelated to the lawsuit and serves only to harass non-parties.
Swift’s Legal Team Responds
Swift’s longtime legal firm, Venable, filed a motion on May 12 to quash the subpoena, stating: > “Venable had nothing to do with the film at issue or any of the claims or defenses asserted in the underlying lawsuit.”
A Swift spokesperson also slammed the move, calling it “tabloid clickbait” designed to draw public attention rather than focus on the facts.
Blake Lively & Ryan Reynolds Support Swift
Actors Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds have backed Swift’s legal stance, accusing Baldoni of misusing the court’s discovery process. In a May 13 court filing, they labeled the subpoena an “abuse of the discovery process”.
The Legal Battle: What’s Next?
The lawsuit began when Blake Lively filed a sexual harassment claim against Baldoni. In response, Baldoni countersued for defamation, alleging that Lively used her close ties with Swift and Reynolds to manipulate the situation.
The trial is set to begin in March 2026, with tensions continuing to rise.
Conclusion
Taylor Swift is fighting back against what her legal team calls an unjust subpoena in the It Ends With Us lawsuit. With Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds supporting her stance, the legal drama is far from over.
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