In a court document filed this week, lawyers for Baldoni argued that the estimated 7,000 hours Lively's attorneys spent on the case is "excessive."

Justin Baldoni, in court documents filed late Monday, urged a judge to deny or “substantially reduce” Blake Lively’s request for nearly $8 million in attorney’s fees.

In a legal filing, Baldoni’s legal team argued that Lively is seeking an “extraordinary” award far beyond what is permitted under California law.