Blake Lively's sexual harassment claims vs Justin Baldoni tossed out
Blake Lively's sexual harassment lawsuit against Justin Baldoni has seen the harassment claims dismissed by a federal judge, though retaliation claims related to their film "It Ends With Us" will proceed to trial.
On April 2, 2026, U.S. District Judge Lewis J. Liman in Manhattan dismissed actress Blake Lively's sexual harassment claims against actor-director Justin Baldoni, significantly narrowing her lawsuit related to their film 'It Ends With Us.' The ruling came after Lively filed the lawsuit in December 2025, alleging sexual harassment and other issues during the film's production. Judge Liman's decision was described as 'gutting' much of Lively's case, specifically preventing her from pursuing the sexual harassment allegations from the movie set. However, the judge allowed retaliation claims against Baldoni's public relations team to proceed to trial, alleging harm to Lively's reputation. The trial, originally scheduled for May 18, 2026, in New York, will continue on these surviving claims. This development occurred just one month before the trial was set to begin. While the sexual harassment claims have been dismissed, the case continues with the retaliation allegations, though no further details about the specific nature of these claims or next court steps were available in the initial reports. The story is still developing, with sources noting potential updates as the case progresses.
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