Blake Lively's sexual harassment claims against Justin Baldoni tossed out but robust case remains - AP News

Blake Lively's sexual harassment claims against Justin Baldoni have been dismissed, but a California judge ruled that her broader legal case alleging defamation and intentional infliction of emotional distress can proceed. Lively, the actress, sued Baldoni, her co-star and director on the film "It Ends with Us," alleging he engaged in inappropriate on-set behavior and orchestrated a smear campaign against her. The dismissal of the harassment claims narrows the lawsuit but leaves intact allegations that could carry significant financial and reputational consequences for Baldoni. The case centers on disputes over the film's production environment and how both parties publicly characterized their working relationship. The ruling allows Lively's remaining claims to advance through the courts while setting a threshold for what conduct meets the definition of actionable sexual harassment under California law.