Judge dismisses most claims in Blake Lively's lawsuit against Justin Baldoni
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Key Points:
- A federal judge dismissed 10 of 13 claims in Blake Lively’s sexual harassment lawsuit against Justin Baldoni, allowing breach of contract, retaliation, and aiding and abetting in retaliation claims to proceed to trial in May.
- Lively’s legal team alleges Baldoni engaged in inappropriate physical contact and created a toxic work environment, while also orchestrating a punitive smear campaign against her after she spoke out.
- Baldoni’s defense argued that Lively was aware of the film’s “hot and sexy scenes” when she signed on, suggesting the alleged harassment was part of the movie’s creative process.
- Lively initially filed complaints with the California Civil Rights Department and in federal court in late 2024, with Baldoni countersuing for $400 million, though his countersuit was dismissed by a judge.
- The case has drawn significant attention in the entertainment industry, highlighting private communications and the broader cultural debate around sexual harassment.
