Judge Blocks Taylor Swift Deposition in Justin Baldoni-Blake Lively Legal Battle; Lively Granted Extension

A federal judge has denied Justin Baldoni’s latest attempt to depose superstar Taylor Swift, a significant ruling that also granted Blake Lively a 10-day extension for depositions in her ongoing legal dispute with Baldoni and Wayfarer Studios. The decision, handed down just yesterday, marks a setback for Baldoni’s legal team, who sought to involve Swift in the discovery process ahead of her new album release.

Judge Lewis Liman rejected the request from Baldoni’s Wayfarer Parties for an extension to depose Swift, citing a lack of “good cause” and “appropriate diligence.” Baldoni’s team had argued that Swift’s “preexisting professional obligations,” including the upcoming October 3 release of her album “The Life of a Showgirl,” prevented her from being deposed within the current discovery window, proposing a new timeframe between October 20-25. However, the judge noted that Wayfarer failed to provide details on when they began attempting to schedule the deposition, especially after withdrawing a previous subpoena in May 2025.

Swift’s attorney, Douglas Baldridge, had informed the court that while his client had not agreed to a deposition, her schedule could accommodate it in late October if necessary. This statement contradicted assertions from Baldoni’s side that Swift had “agreed” to the deposition. Lively’s lawyers also accused Baldoni’s team of using the attempts to depose Swift as part of a “relentless media strategy.”

The ruling is a win for Blake Lively, who is suing Baldoni and Wayfarer over alleged sexual harassment and retaliation on the set of “It Ends With Us,” as well as a “smear campaign.” With the trial set for March 9, 2026, the case continues to unfold, though for now, Taylor Swift remains out of the direct legal spotlight.

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