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A federal judge has dismissed most of Blake Lively’s claims in her lawsuit against Justin Baldoni, narrowing a high-profile legal fight tied to the film “It Ends With Us.” Judge Lewis J. Liman ruled that 10 of the 13 claims could not move forward, while three claims will continue toward a trial set for May.

The decision marks a major development in a case that has drawn intense attention from Hollywood and beyond. Lively’s side says she faced harassment, retaliation, and a coordinated effort to damage her reputation after raising concerns about the working environment on set.

What the judge allowed and what was dismissed

In the 152-page ruling, the court rejected claims that included harassment, defamation, and conspiracy. The judge said the remaining claims for breach of contract, retaliation, and aiding and abetting retaliation are still valid enough to proceed.

That means the case is not over, but the legal scope has narrowed sharply. The ruling also leaves the dispute focused on workplace conduct and alleged retaliation rather than the broader set of accusations Lively first brought.

Allegations at the center of the lawsuit

Lively’s lawyers have said she was “kissed, nuzzled and touched” without consent and that Baldoni behaved in a way that crossed “boundaries” on set. They also alleged that Baldoni and Wayfarer Studios organized a punitive “smear campaign” after she spoke out.

Baldoni’s legal team has denied the claims and argued that the film included romantic and intimate scenes that Lively understood when she signed on. His attorney also said in a January court hearing that the project called for “hot and sexy scenes,” framing the dispute as part of the creative process.

The film and the wider fallout

“It Ends With Us,” based on Colleen Hoover’s novel, stars Lively as a flower shop owner caught in an abusive relationship with a neurosurgeon played by Baldoni. The story already deals with abuse and emotional control, which has added another layer of tension to the off-screen legal battle.

The dispute has also spilled into the broader entertainment industry, with both sides facing public scrutiny over private messages and workplace behavior. The case has become part of a wider cultural debate about harassment claims, reputation management, and power dynamics on movie sets.

Key developments in the legal battle

1. Lively filed a complaint with the California Civil Rights Department on Dec. 20, 2024.
2. She followed with a federal civil lawsuit against Baldoni on Dec. 31, 2024.
3. In late February, she expanded the case with an amended complaint naming his company, its chief executive, and other defendants.
4. Baldoni filed a countersuit seeking $400 million, but a federal judge dismissed that case.
5. A court-ordered settlement conference in early February did not produce an agreement.

Lively’s amended complaint sought compensatory and punitive damages and alleged a “multi-tiered plan” to damage her public image. Her team said she lost $161 million because of the alleged smear campaign, a figure Baldoni’s lawyers have denied.

Representatives for Lively and Baldoni did not immediately respond to requests for comment after the ruling. The case now moves forward on the surviving claims, keeping the conflict active as the May trial date approaches and the entertainment industry continues to watch closely.