Federal judge throws out most of Blake Lively’s claims against Justin Baldoni
Judge dismisses most of Blake Lively's claims in Justin Baldoni harassment suit
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A federal judge has dismissed the majority of Blake Lively's lawsuit claims against Justin Baldoni, her co-star and director in the film *It Ends With Us*. Judge Lewis Liman threw out 10 of the 13 claims, including allegations of sexual harassment, conspiracy, and defamation. The trial, scheduled for May after failed mediation, will now focus on Lively's claims of breach of contract, retaliation, and aiding and abetting in retaliation, specifically concerning a retaliatory campaign to share negative stories about her online. The lawsuit has revealed private messages between Lively and other celebrities, adding to the public scrutiny of the case. The legal battle follows the film's release in 2024 and rumors of conflict between Lively and Baldoni.
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AI-ExtractedThe narrowed case is set to go to trial in May after mediation failed last month.
Released in 2024, It Ends With Us was a global hit and grossed more than $350m.
Just three of the actor’s claims will now be heard at trial: breach of contract, retaliation, and aiding and abetting in retaliation.
Lively accused Baldoni of sexually harassing her by making unwanted comments about her appearance and weight.
A federal judge dismissed 10 of the 13 claims in Blake Lively’s lawsuit against Justin Baldoni.
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