Overview
- The actors reached a confidential settlement Monday after a New York hearing that ends the case and cancels the May 18 federal trial.
- In April, U.S. District Judge Lewis J. Liman dismissed most of Lively’s claims and left three counts in place: retaliation, aiding and abetting retaliation, and breach of contract.
- The remaining claims named Baldoni’s film entity, Wayfarer, and a PR firm rather than Baldoni personally.
- Both sides kept the terms private, and their joint statement praised the film’s impact and said Lively’s concerns deserved to be heard while pledging safe workplaces.
- Lively’s December 2024 complaint alleged on‑set sexual harassment and a digital effort to discredit her, which Baldoni denied, and the settlement leaves open wider questions about protections for independent contractors and the use of online PR campaigns in disputes.