AceShowbiz - Jada Pinkett Smith is fighting back against a $3 million lawsuit filed by Will Smith’s former best friend, Bilaal Salaam, challenging the claims made in court documents.

The lawsuit alleges that Bilaal Salaam suffered significant emotional distress, including weight gain, a broken relationship, and even a temporary move overseas, due to threats allegedly made by members of Jada Pinkett Smith’s inner circle. According to the complaint, these threats intensified after Salaam refused to help Will Smith during the fallout from the Oscars controversy and when it was discovered he was writing a memoir revealing personal details about the actor.

However, Jada Pinkett Smith’s legal team argues that Salaam has failed to provide any substantial proof to support his claims. Court filings revealed by TMZ emphasize the absence of medical documentation, psychological evaluations, or independent third-party verification that would confirm the emotional harm he alleges.

The defense highlights that simply mentioning weight gain or a lost relationship does not meet the legal standards required to prove intentional infliction of emotional distress. They contend that without credible evidence from healthcare professionals or other experts, the case lacks a foundation to move forward.

Furthermore, Jada denies the core accusations, describing them as fabricated attempts to harass her family and gain publicity. She also insists that she never publicly named Salaam in any statements, undermining his assertion that she specifically targeted him.

The actress’s attorneys are requesting the judge dismiss the lawsuit entirely, citing a lack of sufficient evidence. Recent reports from the New York Post indicate that while Salaam initially claimed he was threatened with violence, the focus of the case has shifted to emotional distress, a claim that requires strong proof under the law.

As this high-profile legal battle unfolds, the court will determine whether the claims hold merit or if the case should be thrown out due to inadequate evidence. For now, Jada Pinkett Smith remains adamant that the allegations against her are baseless and that the lawsuit is an unfounded attack on her family’s reputation.