Justin Baldoni has initiated a new legal battle, but surprisingly, it isn’t targeting Blake Lively directly.

Instead, Baldoni is taking on the New York Times with a hefty $250 million lawsuit. The lawsuit arises from an explosive report in which Blake Lively reportedly accused him of making disrespectful comments.

The It Ends With Us director claims that Ryan Reynolds, Lively’s husband, confronted him with harsh words due to his comments about Lively being “too fat.” According to Baldoni, this accusation of fat-shaming was unexpected and unsettling.

Further elaborating on the incident, Baldoni described how the encounter took place in the celebrity couple’s New York City penthouse. He admits he was taken by surprise by Reynolds’ aggressive demeanor. In his lawsuit, he detailed how the situation prompted him to offer repeated apologies in an attempt to defuse the tension.

Startling revelations from Baldoni’s account also suggest he felt it necessary to comply with the demands of the situation to prevent any negative effects on their ongoing movie project. He was eager to maintain harmony, fearing the incident could potentially tarnish the film’s performance.

Reynolds has yet to issue any public comment on the matter.