Lewis J. Liman

Lewis J. Liman is a federal judge in New York. He is currently newsworthy due to his recent ruling in the lawsuit filed by actress Blake Lively against actor and director Justin Baldoni. Lively filed a lawsuit in 2024 alleging sexual harassment and other charges. Judge Liman dismissed the majority of Lively's accusations, specifically ten out of the thirteen charges initially brought against Baldoni. The dismissed charges included allegations of harassment, defamation, and conspiracy. The remaining three charges, including breach of contract, are still set to proceed to trial, which is scheduled to begin in mid-May. Judge Liman's decision significantly narrows the scope of the legal proceedings and determines which aspects of Lively's claims will be considered in court.