Blake Lively-Justin Baldoni lawsuit heads to trial as judge tosses key claims

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3 Apr 2026 • 7:20 AM MYT
The Independent
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  • Blake Lively's high-profile lawsuit against It Ends With Us director and co-star Justin Baldoni will proceed to trial with three of her original 13 claims.
  • A judge dismissed most of Lively's claims, including those related to sexual harassment, defamation, and conspiracy.
  • The remaining claims that will go to trial are breach of contract, retaliation, and aiding and abetting in retaliation.
  • Lively's legal team stated the case focuses on "devastating retaliation" and exposing coordinated digital attacks, with Lively looking forward to testifying.
  • Baldoni's legal representatives expressed satisfaction with the dismissal of all sexual harassment claims and those against individual defendants, noting the case is now "significantly narrowed."

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