Judge dismisses most of Blake Lively's claims in Justin Baldoni harassment suit
The judge dismissed all but three claims against Baldoni weeks before a trial date.
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"Assuming he was improvising, the conduct was not so far beyond what might reasonably be expected to take place between two characters during a slow dancing scene such that an inference of hostile treatment on the basis of sex would arise."
— Lewis J. Liman , Other
"Today's opinion is a total victory and a complete vindication for Blake Lively."
— Esra Hudson , Other
"We are grateful for the organic show of support from the public and for the dedication of the Internet sleuth community."
— Bryan Freedman , Other
"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 McCawley , Activist
"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 McCawley , Activist
"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."
— Alexandra Shapiro , Other
"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."
— Jonathan Bach , Other
"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 McCawley , Activist
"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."
— Alexandra Shapiro , Other
"What’s left is a significantly narrowed case, and we look forward to presenting our defense to the remaining claims in court."
— Jonathan Bach , Other
"the case has always been and will remain focused on the devastating retaliation and the extraordinary steps the defendants took to destroy the actress' reputation."
— Sigrid McCawley , Activist
"This doesn’t help either of them."
— Matthew Belloni , Other
"We’re very pleased the Court dismissed all sexual harassment claims and every claim brought against the individual defendants."
— Justin Baldoni , Celebrity
"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."
— Sigrid McCawley , Activist
"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 McCawley , Activist
"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."
— Alexandra Shapiro , Other
Key People
Alexandra Shapiro is one of Justin Baldoni’s attorneys.
Blake Lively is an American actress known for her roles in film and television.
Bryan Freedman is an attorney for Justin Baldoni.
Esra Hudson is one of Blake Lively's attorneys.
Gigi Hadid is an international fashion model known for her work with numerous high-profile brands.
Hugh Jackman is an Australian actor known for his roles in film, theater, and television.
Jonathan Bach is one of Justin Baldoni’s attorneys.
Justin Baldoni is an American actor and filmmaker best known for his role in the TV series 'Jane the Virgin.'
Lewis J. Liman is a federal judge in New York overseeing the case involving Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni.
Lewis Liman is a U.S. District Judge in New York.
Matthew Belloni is a former entertainment lawyer and reporter at Puck.
Mike Gottlieb is an attorney representing Blake Lively.
Ryan Reynolds is a Canadian actor and producer known for his roles in films such as 'Deadpool'.
Sigrid McCawley is a lawyer representing victims of Jeffrey Epstein.
Taylor Swift is a highly acclaimed singer-songwriter.
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The judge dismissed all but three claims against Baldoni weeks before a trial date.
A federal judge in New York dismissed Blake Lively's sexual harassment claims against Justin Baldoni over their roles in the movie 'It Ends With Us,' but allowed two retaliation claims to proceed.
A judge dismissed the lawsuit filed by actor and director Justin Baldoni against his 'It Ends With Us' costar Blake Lively after she sued him for sexual harassment and retaliation.
A federal judge dismissed most of Blake Lively's claims in her lawsuit accusing Justin Baldoni of sexual harassment in connection with the filming of their 2024 romantic drama 'It Ends With Us.'
A federal judge dismissed actor Justin Baldoni's $400 million defamation lawsuit against actor Blake Lively, her husband Ryan Reynolds, and The New York Times.
Judge Lewis J. Liman dismissed 10 of the 13 claims from Lively’s December 2024 lawsuit, allowing three claims to proceed to trial, including breach of contract and retaliation.
A federal judge dismissed most claims in Blake Lively’s sexual harassment lawsuit against her 'It Ends With Us' director and co-star Justin Baldoni, allowing three claims to proceed to trial.
A federal judge dismissed most claims in Blake Lively’s sexual harassment lawsuit against her 'It Ends With Us' director and co-star Justin Baldoni, including harassment, defamation, and conspiracy, but allowed three other claims to proceed to trial.
A federal US judge has thrown out the majority of Blake Lively’s claims against Justin Baldoni, including sexual harassment, conspiracy, and defamation, leaving three claims to proceed to trial.
A US judge has dismissed Blake Lively's sexual harassment claims in her lawsuit against co-star Justin Baldoni, with the decision made on jurisdictional grounds.
A federal judge dismissed most of Blake Lively’s lawsuit against Justin Baldoni, including her sexual harassment claims, narrowing the case ahead of trial.
A federal judge dismissed all but three of Blake Lively’s claims against Justin Baldoni, including sexual harassment and defamation, in a ruling issued Thursday.
A federal judge dismissed most claims in Blake Lively’s sexual harassment lawsuit against her 'It Ends With Us' director and co-star Justin Baldoni, according to a court ruling.
In a ruling issued on Thursday, Judge Lewis Liman dismissed 10 out of the 13 claims brought by Blake Lively, including allegations of sexual harassment, defamation and conspiracy.
A federal judge dismissed most of Blake Lively's claims in her lawsuit accusing Justin Baldoni of sexual harassment in connection with the filming of their 2024 romantic drama 'It Ends With Us.'
A federal judge dismissed most of the claims in a sexual harassment lawsuit actress Blake Lively filed against her co-star Justin Baldoni, leaving three claims involving retaliation and aiding and abetting in retaliation to proceed to trial.
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