Blake Lively’s sexual harassment claims against Justin Baldoni are tossed out

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by The Associated Press
April 3, 2026
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Federal judge dismissed Blake Lively's sexual harassment claims against Justin Baldoni but allowed retaliation claims to proceed.

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A federal judge in New York dismissed Blake Lively's sexual harassment claims against Justin Baldoni on Thursday, though the judge allowed two retaliation claims to proceed. The dispute stems from their work together on the film "It Ends With Us," in which Lively and Baldoni starred. The dismissal narrows the scope of Lively's lawsuit but keeps alive allegations that Baldoni or his team retaliated against her after she raised concerns. The surviving retaliation claims could potentially move toward trial or settlement negotiations. Baldoni has previously denied wrongdoing, and the case remains ongoing with the remaining claims still in play.

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