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Judge dismisses most claims in Blake Lively harassment suit against Justin Baldoni

A federal judge threw out most of Blake Lively's claims against co-star Justin Baldoni but left three retaliation-related counts standing as the pair prepare for a New York trial.

Apr 2nd 2026 · United States

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  • Judge Lewis Liman dismissed 10 of 13 claims in a 152-page opinion.
  • Three claims alleging retaliation and aiding and abetting retaliation remain.
  • The case is headed to trial in New York in the coming weeks.
  • Lively sued Baldoni and his Wayfarer Studios in December 2024 alleging on-set sexual harassment and a coordinated effort to damage her reputation.
  • Baldoni denies the allegations and a judge last year dismissed his $400 million counterclaim against Lively.

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