Trending Now - Judge Dismisses Key Claims in Blake Lively's Suit Against Baldoni
WHO:
CNN - Blake Lively, Justin Baldoni, District Judge Lewis Liman, Sigrid McCawley (Lively's attorney)
WHAT:
CNN - The judge's ruling dismissed ten of the thirteen claims in Blake Lively's lawsuit against Justin Baldoni, including sexual harassment, defamation, and conspiracy claims.
CNN - Out of the thirteen claims, only three remain: retaliation, aiding and abetting retaliation, and breach of contract.
ABC News - Lively is allowed to pursue certain claims of retaliation against Baldoni’s public relations team over alleged harm to her reputation.
CNN - A federal judge dismissed all claims against Baldoni, leaving only three claims against other defendants to be addressed at the upcoming trial.
CNN - The judge's ruling was issued on Thursday, March 31st, 2026.
CNN - The trial is set to take place in New York, with jury selection scheduled to begin on May 18th, 2026.
CNN - A federal judge dismissed all but three claims in Blake Lively's lawsuit against Justin Baldoni, including sexual harassment and defamation claims.
ABC News - Lively is allowed to pursue certain claims of retaliation against Baldoni’s public relations team over alleged harm to her reputation.
Deadline - The judge's ruling dismissed Lively's allegations of sexual harassment, which were part of a multimillion-dollar lawsuit against Baldoni, his Wayfarer Studios, and his crisis PR team.
CNN - The judge's ruling dismissed Lively's allegations of sexual harassment, which were part of a multimillion-dollar lawsuit against Baldoni, his Wayfarer Studios, and his crisis PR team.
CNN - The statement from Lively's attorney added that for Lively, “the greatest measure of justice is that the people and the playbook behind these coordinated digital attacks have been exposed and are already being held accountable by other women they’ve targeted.”
CNN - The judge's ruling dismissed ten of the thirteen claims in Blake Lively's lawsuit against Justin Baldoni, including sexual harassment, defamation, and conspiracy claims.
CNN - Out of the thirteen claims, only three remain: retaliation, aiding and abetting retaliation, and breach of contract.
CNN - Lively's attorney, Sigrid McCawley, stated, "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."
CNN - The judge's ruling dismissed Lively's allegations of sexual harassment, which were part of a multimillion-dollar lawsuit against Baldoni, his Wayfarer Studios, and his crisis PR team.
CNN - Lively's attorney stated that the case will focus on the "devastating retaliation" and the "extraordinary steps the defendants took to destroy Blake Lively’s reputation."
CNN - McCawley added that Lively "looks forward to testifying at trial and continuing to shine a light on this vicious form of online retaliation so that it becomes easier to detect and fight."
CNN - A federal judge dismissed all but three claims in Blake Lively's lawsuit against Justin Baldoni, including sexual harassment and defamation claims.
ABC News - Lively is allowed to pursue claims of retaliation against Baldoni’s public relations team over alleged harm to her reputation.
Variety - Out of thirteen claims, only three remain: retaliation, aiding and abetting retaliation, and breach of contract.
Deadline - The judge's ruling dismissed Lively's allegations of sexual harassment, which were part of a multimillion-dollar lawsuit against Baldoni, his Wayfarer Studios, and his crisis PR team.
CNN - The judge's ruling dismissed all claims against Baldoni, leaving only three claims against other defendants to be addressed at the upcoming trial.
CNN - Lively's attorney stated that the case will focus on the "devastating retaliation" and the "extraordinary steps the defendants took to destroy Blake Lively’s reputation."
CNN - Judge Lewis Liman dismissed ten of the thirteen claims in Blake Lively's lawsuit against Justin Baldoni, including sexual harassment, defamation, and conspiracy claims.
CNN - Lively's attorney, Sigrid McCawley, stated, "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."
CNN - McCawley added that Lively "looks forward to testifying at trial and continuing to shine a light on this vicious form of online retaliation so that it becomes easier to detect and fight."
CNN - A federal judge dismissed all but three claims in Blake Lively's lawsuit against Justin Baldoni, including sexual harassment and defamation claims.
ABC News - Lively is allowed to pursue claims of retaliation against Baldoni’s public relations team over alleged harm to her reputation.
Variety - Out of thirteen claims, only three remain: retaliation, aiding and abetting retaliation, and breach of contract.
WHERE:
ABC News - The trial is set to take place in New York.
WHEN:
CNN - The ruling by Judge Liman was issued on Thursday, March 31st, 2026.
CNN - Jury selection for the trial is scheduled to begin on May 18th, 2026.
CNN - The ruling by Judge Liman was issued on Thursday, March 31st, 2026.
CNN - Jury selection for the trial is scheduled to begin on May 18th, 2026.
CNN - The ruling by Judge Liman was issued on Thursday, March 31st, 2026.
CNN - Jury selection for the trial is scheduled to begin on May 18th, 2026.
CNN - The ruling by Judge Liman was issued on Thursday, March 31st, 2026.
CNN - Jury selection for the trial is scheduled to begin on May 18th, 2026.
CNN - The ruling by Judge Liman was issued on Thursday, March 31st, 2026.
CNN - Jury selection for the trial is scheduled to begin on May 18th, 2026.
CNN - The ruling by Judge Liman was issued on Thursday, March 31st, 2026.
WHY:
BBC - Baldoni alleged that Lively "stole the film" from him and Wayfarer by threatening not to promote it, and that she and others perpetuated a false narrative that Baldoni had sexually assaulted her and launched a smear campaign against her.
BBC - Baldoni alleged that Lively "stole the film" from him and Wayfarer by threatening not to promote it, and that she and others perpetuated a false narrative that Baldoni had sexually assaulted her and launched a smear campaign against her.
CNN - Lively accused Baldoni of sexually harassing her during the production of "It Ends With Us" and retaliating against her for speaking up about the alleged mistreatment.
BBC - Baldoni alleged that Lively "stole the film" from him and Wayfarer by threatening not to promote it, and that she and others perpetuated a false narrative that Baldoni had sexually assaulted her and launched a smear campaign against her.
CNN - Lively accused Baldoni of sexually harassing her during the production of "It Ends With Us" and retaliating against her for speaking up about the alleged mistreatment.
HOW:
CNN - The judge's ruling was part of a legal process that involved a civil complaint filed by Lively against Baldoni and other defendants.
CNN - The judge's ruling was part of a legal process that involved a civil complaint filed by Lively against Baldoni and other defendants.
CNN - The judge's ruling was part of a legal process that involved a civil complaint filed by Lively against Baldoni and other defendants.
CNN - The judge's ruling was part of a legal process that involved a civil complaint filed by Lively against Baldoni and other defendants.
CNN - The judge's ruling was part of a legal process that involved a civil complaint filed by Lively against Baldoni and other defendants.
(UPDATED April 3, 2026 21:04 UTC)
A judge has dismissed ten of the thirteen claims in Blake Lively's lawsuit against Justin Baldoni, which included serious allegations like sexual harassment and defamation. Only three claims remain for Lively to pursue, focusing on retaliation, aiding and abetting retaliation, and breach of contract, specifically against Baldoni’s public relations team regarding harm to her reputation. This ruling is part of the ongoing legal process stemming from Lively's civil complaint filed against Baldoni and other defendants.
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(UPDATED April 3, 2026 19:12 UTC)
A federal judge has dismissed all claims against Baldoni, leaving just three claims against other defendants to be addressed in an upcoming trial set to begin in New York May 18th. This ruling, issued on Tuesday, is part of a legal process stemming from a civil complaint filed by Lively against Baldoni and others. Baldoni had alleged that Lively "stole the film" from him and Wayfarer by threatening not to promote it, while also claiming she and others spread false narratives about him.
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(UPDATED April 3, 2026 15:09 UTC)
A federal judge has dismissed all but three claims in Blake Lively's lawsuit against Justin Baldoni, including allegations of sexual harassment and defamation. However, Lively is still allowed to pursue claims of retaliation against Baldoni’s public relations team regarding damage to her reputation. The ruling by Judge Liman was issued on Thursday, on Tuesday, and jury selection for the trial is set to begin May 18th.
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(UPDATED April 3, 2026 11:09 UTC)
A judge has dismissed allegations of sexual harassment made by Lively in a multimillion-dollar lawsuit against Baldoni, his Wayfarer Studios, and his crisis PR team. Following the ruling, Lively's attorney stated that the most significant measure of justice for Lively is the exposure of those behind the coordinated digital attacks, who are already being held accountable by other women they targeted. This ruling was part of a legal process involving a civil complaint filed by Lively against Baldoni and other defendants.
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(UPDATED April 3, 2026 09:14 UTC)
A judge has dismissed ten of the thirteen claims in Blake Lively's lawsuit against Justin Baldoni, leaving only three claims to proceed: retaliation, aiding and abetting retaliation, and breach of contract. Lively's attorney, Sigrid McCawley, emphasized that the case will focus on the severe retaliation Lively faced for advocating safety on set. The ruling by Judge Liman was issued on Thursday, on Tuesday, and jury selection for the trial is set to begin May 18th.
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(UPDATED April 3, 2026 07:17 UTC)
A federal judge dismissed most of Blake Lively's allegations, including sexual harassment, in her multimillion-dollar lawsuit against Justin Baldoni and his public relations team, leaving only three claims focused on retaliation and breach of contract. Lively's attorney emphasized that the case will highlight the "devastating retaliation" she faced and the extraordinary measures taken to damage her reputation, while Lively herself looks forward to testifying at trial. Jury selection is set to begin May 18th, as the legal battle continues over the alleged mistreatment during the production of "It Ends With Us."
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(UPDATED April 3, 2026 05:29 UTC)
A judge has dismissed allegations of sexual harassment made by Lively in a multimillion-dollar lawsuit against Baldoni, his Wayfarer Studios, and his crisis PR team. Baldoni claimed that Lively "stole the film" by threatening not to promote it and accused her and others of creating a false narrative that he had sexually assaulted her, leading to a smear campaign against him. This ruling marks a significant development in the ongoing legal battle between the two parties.
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(UPDATED April 3, 2026 03:49 UTC)
A judge has dismissed all claims against Baldoni, leaving only three claims against other defendants to be addressed at the upcoming trial. Lively's attorney emphasized that the case will center on the "devastating retaliation" and the "extraordinary steps the defendants took to destroy Blake Lively’s reputation." Jury selection for the trial is set to begin May 18th, following the ruling issued by Judge Liman on Tuesday.
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(UPDATED April 3, 2026 01:20 UTC)
on Tuesday, Judge Lewis Liman dismissed ten of the thirteen claims in Blake Lively's lawsuit against Justin Baldoni, which included allegations of sexual harassment, defamation, and conspiracy. Lively's attorney, Sigrid McCawley, emphasized that the case will focus on the retaliation Lively faced for advocating for safety on set, and she expressed eagerness for Lively to testify at trial. McCawley also highlighted the importance of addressing online retaliation, aiming to make it easier to recognize and combat such behavior.
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(UPDATED April 2, 2026 23:06 UTC)
A federal judge has dismissed all but three claims in Blake Lively's lawsuit against Justin Baldoni, including serious allegations of sexual harassment and defamation. However, Lively can still pursue claims of retaliation against Baldoni’s public relations team, which she alleges harmed her reputation. Out of the original thirteen claims, only three remain: retaliation, aiding and abetting retaliation, and breach of contract. The trial is set to take place in New York, with jury selection scheduled to begin May 18th. This ruling by Judge Lewis Liman was issued on Tuesday, as part of Lively's civil complaint against Baldoni and others.