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Federal Judge Dismisses Most of Blake Livelys Harassment Claims Against Justin Baldoni: A Summary

In a recent ruling, a federal judge in Manhattan dismissed most of Blake Livelys sexual harassment claims against Justin Baldoni, who co-starred and directed her in the 2024 romantic drama It Ends With Us. The judge, Lewis Liman, found that the main accusations under California law did not hold up because the alleged incidents occurred outside the state.

Lively filed her lawsuit in December 2024, alleging harassment, defamation, and privacy invasions during filming. Despite mixed reviews on the heavy abuse storyline, the movie grossed over $351 million worldwide.

The judges ruling leaves Lively with a few claims, including retaliation against Baldonis Wayfarer Studios, contract breaches, and aiding others. However, Baldonis earlier defamation suits against Lively, her husband Ryan Reynolds, and the New York Times were already dismissed in June 2024.

With a trial date set for May 18, 2025, this legal battle shows no signs of ending soon, leaving both parties to regroup on what remains in court.

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