Judge dismisses most of Blake Lively's claims in Justin Baldoni harassment suit

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Judge dismisses most of Blake Lively's claims in Justin Baldoni harassment suit

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A federal judge dismissed most of Blake Lively's claims in her sexual harassment lawsuit against her *It Ends With Us* co-star Justin Baldoni. The lawsuit, filed in December 2024, alleged harassment and a smear campaign, which Baldoni denies. Judge Lewis Liman dismissed 10 of 13 claims, including harassment and defamation, citing that the alleged harassment occurred in New Jersey, not California, undermining claims made under California law. Three claims remain: breach of contract, retaliation, and aiding and abetting in retaliation, which are scheduled for a civil trial in New York on May 18. Baldoni's previous counter-lawsuit against Lively was dismissed last year. The case stems from interactions on the set of the film adaptation of Colleen Hoover's novel.

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Judge Liman said harassment claims under California law did not hold up because filming took place in New Jersey.

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Lively's legal team accused Baldoni and Wayfarer of a 'multi-tiered plan' to wreck her reputation.

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Baldoni's $400m counter-lawsuit against Lively was dismissed last year.

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Three claims remain against Baldoni: breach of contract, retaliation, and aiding and abetting in retaliation.

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Judge dismissed 10 of 13 claims in Blake Lively's sexual harassment lawsuit against Justin Baldoni.

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Bryan Freedman 40% New Jersey 40% California ×240% Wayfarer Studios 50% New York ×260% It Ends with Us ×360% Lewis Liman ×270% Blake Lively ×1090% Justin Baldoni ×1090%

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blake lively 100% justin baldoni 100% sexual harassment lawsuit 90% dismissed claims 80% retaliation 70% defamation 70% it ends with us 70% breach of contract 60% legal battle 60% civil trial 50%

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