Judge dismisses much of Blake Lively's lawsuit against Justin Baldoni

A judge has significantly narrowed Blake Lively's lawsuit against Justin Baldoni and Wayfarer Studios, removing key claims from the case ahead of trial. The trial was scheduled to begin May 18, but the judge's ruling eliminates portions of Lively's allegations, weakening her legal position before the case reaches a jury. Lively had accused Baldoni of sexual harassment and other misconduct during filming of "It Ends with Us," which Baldoni also directed; Wayfarer Studios produced the film. The ruling limits what evidence and claims Lively's legal team can present, reducing the scope of her case substantially. This development makes it harder for Lively to pursue her full allegations against Baldoni and the studio.