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US judge tosses most of Blake Lively's lawsuit against Justin Baldoni
The judge kept retaliation, breach of contract and aiding claims alive after dismissing 10 of 13 counts, narrowing the case before a May 18 trial.
- On Thursday, U.S. District Judge Lewis J. Liman dismissed 10 of 13 claims in Blake Lively's lawsuit against director Justin Baldoni, narrowing her case ahead of the May 18, 2026 trial.
- Lively filed her initial federal suit in December 2024, alleging that Baldoni created a hostile work environment on the set of 'It Ends With Us' and subsequently orchestrated a retaliatory smear campaign.
- Liman ruled that Lively was an independent contractor, not an employee, meaning her sexual harassment claims under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 lacked jurisdictional basis to proceed.
- Three claims—breach of contract, retaliation, and aiding-and-abetting—remain for trial; Lively's attorney Sigrid McCawley said she "looks forward to testifying," while Baldoni's lawyers expressed they were "very pleased."
- Jury selection begins May 18, 2026, where proceedings will determine if Wayfarer Studios engaged in a "multi-tiered plan" to damage Lively's reputation and career following her allegations.
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Blake Lively Faces Major Career Setback After Legal Blow
MEGA Blake Lively‘s brand may soon become radioactive material in Hollywood after a federal judge threw out most of her allegations in the bombshell lawsuit against her former co-star, Justin Baldoni. Several experts claim the development will likely pose a threat to her star appearances in films and that she may soon “start to feel pushed out of the industry.” Meanwhile, although sources say the judge wants Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni to se…
Blake Lively Dealt Brutal Blow In Justin Baldoni Case As Judge Tosses 10 Of Her 13 Claims; Brand Expert Says She Could Crash Out Of Hollywood
blake lively it ends with us Actress Blake Lively was dealt a devastating blow in her legal battle against It Ends with Us co-star and director Justin Baldoni. Earlier this week, the presiding judge threw out 10 of her 13 claims against Baldoni. On Thursday, in a 152-page ruling, U.S. District Judge Lewis J. Liman dismissed 10 of Blake Lively’s 13 claims against Justin Baldoni, including the more serious allegations of sexual harassment, defamat…
A federal judge dismissed 10 of the 13 charges filed by the actress, significantly weakening her legal position in one of the most recent media cases within the entertainment industry.
Actor Justin Baldoni and his legal team said they were thrilled that a judge dismissed most of Blake Lively's allegations against him. They say the allegations were serious, but they are grateful to the court for its decision. "We are pleased that the Court dismissed all allegations of sexual harassment and all claims against the individual defendants: Justin Baldoni, Jamey Heath, Steve Sarowitz, Melissa Nathan and Jennifer Abel. These were seri…
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