Overview
- A notice filed in federal court in New York confirms the parties reached an out-of-court settlement that stops the planned trial.
- Lively’s lawyers called the deal an overwhelming win and said the defendants acknowledged her concerns deserved to be heard.
- Baldoni’s attorney Bryan Freedman labeled the outcome a total triumph for Wayfarer and noted the court had already thrown out most of Lively’s claims.
- In April, a judge dismissed 10 of 13 counts, including sexual harassment and defamation, leaving only breach of contract, retaliation, and aiding retaliation.
- The agreement preserves Lively’s right to seek legal fees and other relief under California law, with a narrow cost-reimbursement motion still pending since September 2025.