Former publicist Stephanie Jones is suing actor Justin Baldoni’s publicity team, accusing them of breach of contract and defamation in a scheme to harm her and steal her clients. The lawsuit, filed in New York Supreme Court, alleges that Baldoni’s publicist Jennifer Abel and crisis communications representative Melissa Nathan engaged in a smear campaign against Baldoni’s co-star Blake Lively. Lively’s complaint, which includes text messages allegedly obtained from Abel’s phone, has raised industry concerns about crisis PR firms and negative media tactics.
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Eric Tennant, diagnosed with stage 4 bile duct cancer in 2023, faced health insurer denials for a crucial noninvasive treatment called histotripsy, despite his oncologist's approval. The Tennant family's struggle highlights the complicated appeals process and increasing insurance denials amid a healthcare system that often prioritizes profit over patient care. More Context
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