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Judge Dismisses Most Claims in Lively-Baldoni Lawsuit

4/11/2026

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A federal judge dismissed ten of Blake Lively's thirteen claims against Justin Baldoni, the actor, including sexual harassment, leaving only breach of contract and retaliation.
Despite Baldoni's dismissal as a defendant, he plans to testify to counter Lively's claims before the May 18 trial.
Lively aims to call 41 witnesses and has prepared over 1,000 exhibits.
Legal experts warn a loss could damage Lively's reputation as the case attracts media attention.

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Story summary

A federal judge dismissed ten of Blake Lively's thirteen claims against Justin Baldoni, the actor, including sexual harassment, leaving only breach of contract and retaliation.
Despite Baldoni's dismissal as a defendant, he plans to testify to counter Lively's claims before the May 18 trial.
Lively aims to call 41 witnesses and has prepared over 1,000 exhibits.
Legal experts warn a loss could damage Lively's reputation as the case attracts media attention.