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Blake Lively’s sexual harassment claims against Justin Baldoni get dismissed
Blake Lively's sexual harassment suit against Justin Baldoni weakens as judge throws out most of her claims
Blake Lively's sexual harassment suit against Justin Baldoni weakens as judge throws out most of her claims
In a setback to Blake Lively's sexual harassment suit against Justin Baldoni, a judge in the Southern District of New York has thrown out 10 of her 13 claims.
Apr 3, 2026, 07:14:13 IST By Sugandha Rawal Share via Copy link Actor Blake Lively’s legal battle against her It Ends With Us co-star and director Justin Baldoni has hit a crucial setback. A judge has dismissed the bulk of her claims, including allegations of sexual harassment and defamation, marking a significant development in the ongoing dispute. The legal battle began in 2024 when Blake Lively sued Justin Baldoni, accusing him of harassment on the set of their movie, It Ends With Us.Judge dismisses most of Blake Lively's claims
In a ruling issued Thursday, Judge Lewis Liman threw out 10 of the 13 claims in Blake Lively’s lawsuit, including claims of harassment, defamation, and conspiracy. However, he allowed three claims to proceed to a trial, including claims of breach of contract, retaliation, and aiding and abetting in retaliation. They will now go to a civil trial in New York on May 18. The legal battle began in 2024 when Blake sued Justin, accusing him of harassment and a smear campaign on the set of their hit movie. He denied it and counter-sued. Blake accused Justin, the director and co-star, of sexually harassing her on the set of the film by making comments about her appearance and weight. On Thursday, Liman ruled that Blake could not bring a sexual harassment claim under federal law because she was an independent contractor. He also ruled that she could not file a harassment claim under California law because the filming took place in New Jersey. She also alleged that Justin hired an army of publicists to retaliate against her by seeding and amplifying negative stories online. The judge ruled that two retaliation claims deserved to go to a jury. “We’re very pleased the Court dismissed all sexual harassment claims and every claim brought against the individual defendants,” said attorneys Alexandria Shapiro and Jonathan Bach, who represent Justin, Wayfarer Studios, and their publicists. “These were very serious allegations, and we are grateful to the court for its careful review of the facts, law, and voluminous evidence that was provided. What’s left is a significantly narrowed case, and we look forward to presenting our defense to the remaining claims in court.” As per Variety, Sigrid McCawley, a member of Blake’s legal team, mentioned that the jury will get the final word on whether Blake was the victim of a retaliatory smear campaign. “This case has always been and will remain focused on the devastating retaliation and the extraordinary steps the defendants took to destroy Blake Lively’s reputation because she stood up for safety on the set and that is the case that is going to trial,” Sigrid said, adding, “She looks forward to testifying at trial and continuing to shine a light on this vicious form of online retaliation so that it becomes easier to detect and fight.”More about the dispute
The case stems from interactions between Justin and Blake on the set of It Ends With Us. The film features Blake as the lead character, Lily Bloom, a young woman who grew up witnessing domestic abuse and finds herself in the same position years later. Blake's legal team has accused Justin and his film studio, Wayfarer, of planning to wreck her reputation, including by social media manipulation and using friendly journalists to sow certain narratives. She shared details of the allegations in a New York Times article published before her lawsuit. Meanwhile, Justin and his lawyers argued that Blake used exaggerated charges of misconduct to seize control of the film and then to cast Justin as a villain. The team also argued that Blake’s allegations about on-set behaviour amounted to nothing more than “minor grievances”. Justin and Blake attended a mediation session with a magistrate judge in February, but that did not result in a settlement. ABOUT THE AUTHOR Sugandha Rawal Sugandha Rawal has been writing about entertainment and lifestyle for over 13 years, and if there's one thing that's kept her going, it's a genuine love for storytelling. She completed her graduation in Journalism from the University of Delhi and went on to earn her Master of Media from IP University. Beginning her career in the fast-paced environment of news wire reporting, she learned the art of accuracy, speed, and storytelling under pressure. She later expanded her horizons in print journalism, where she honed her feature-writing skills and developed a keen eye for detail and narrative depth. These days, she's firmly rooted in digital journalism, adapting and evolving with a media landscape that never sits still. Over the years, Sugandha has covered everything from Bollywood and celebrity culture to wellness trends and lifestyle shifts. She enjoys spotting the drama behind headlines, the emotion behind interviews, and the details that others might miss. When she is not chasing the latest entertainment update or lifestyle trend, you will find her observing the cultural shifts that shape the stories we consume every day.Read More Blake Lively Sexual Harassment Hollywood Us Entertainment Stay connected with all the glitz and glam from the world of entertainment, right from Hollywood gossip to Bollywood chit chat. Also don't miss out on music buzz, anime scoops and OTT action. Home / Entertainment / Hollywood / Blake Lively's Sexual Harassment Suit Against Justin Baldoni Weakens As Judge Throws Out Most Of Her Claims See LessActor Blake Lively’s legal battle against her It Ends With Us co-star and director Justin Baldoni has hit a crucial setback. A judge has dismissed the bulk of her claims, including allegations of sexual harassment and defamation, marking a significant development in the ongoing dispute.
However, he allowed three claims to proceed to a trial, including claims of breach of contract, retaliation, and aiding and abetting in retaliation. They will now go to a civil trial in New York on May 18.
The legal battle began in 2024 when Blake sued Justin, accusing him of harassment and a smear campaign on the set of their hit movie. He denied it and counter-sued. Blake accused Justin, the director and co-star, of sexually harassing her on the set of the film by making comments about her appearance and weight.
On Thursday, Liman ruled that Blake could not bring a sexual harassment claim under federal law because she was an independent contractor. He also ruled that she could not file a harassment claim under California law because the filming took place in New Jersey.
She also alleged that Justin hired an army of publicists to retaliate against her by seeding and amplifying negative stories online. The judge ruled that two retaliation claims deserved to go to a jury.
“We’re very pleased the Court dismissed all sexual harassment claims and every claim brought against the individual defendants,” said attorneys Alexandria Shapiro and Jonathan Bach, who represent Justin, Wayfarer Studios, and their publicists.
“These were very serious allegations, and we are grateful to the court for its careful review of the facts, law, and voluminous evidence that was provided. What’s left is a significantly narrowed case, and we look forward to presenting our defense to the remaining claims in court.”
As per Variety, Sigrid McCawley, a member of Blake’s legal team, mentioned that the jury will get the final word on whether Blake was the victim of a retaliatory smear campaign.
“This case has always been and will remain focused on the devastating retaliation and the extraordinary steps the defendants took to destroy Blake Lively’s reputation because she stood up for safety on the set and that is the case that is going to trial,” Sigrid said, adding, “She looks forward to testifying at trial and continuing to shine a light on this vicious form of online retaliation so that it becomes easier to detect and fight.”
Blake's legal team has accused Justin and his film studio, Wayfarer, of planning to wreck her reputation, including by social media manipulation and using friendly journalists to sow certain narratives. She shared details of the allegations in a New York Times article published before her lawsuit.
Meanwhile, Justin and his lawyers argued that Blake used exaggerated charges of misconduct to seize control of the film and then to cast Justin as a villain. The team also argued that Blake’s allegations about on-set behaviour amounted to nothing more than “minor grievances”.
Justin and Blake attended a mediation session with a magistrate judge in February, but that did not result in a settlement.
Source: HindustanTimes
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