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Judge Narrows Blake LivelyJustin Baldoni Case to Retaliation and Contract Claims

The remaining dispute heads to trial next month over alleged coordinated attacks on Lively’s reputation.

Overview

  • A Manhattan federal judge dismissed 10 of 13 claims Thursday, April 2, including harassment, defamation, and conspiracy.
  • Only three claims now proceed to a jury next month: breach of contract, retaliation, and aiding and abetting retaliation.
  • Lively said Friday she is grateful the ruling lets the heart of her case go to a jury next month and that she will tell her story in court.
  • Baldoni’s lawyers said they were very pleased the court threw out all sexual harassment allegations and every claim against individual defendants.
  • Lively posted “Momming always continues on” Sunday with an Easter photo, signaling family life goes on as she prepares for trial.