Overview
- A federal judge in New York dismissed 10 of 13 claims on Thursday, including sexual harassment, defamation, and conspiracy.
- The case now moves to a May trial on narrower claims that include retaliation, breach of contract, and support for a hostile campaign.
- Judge Lewis Liman wrote that Lively’s contractor status weighed against some harassment claims because employment laws attach different rights.
- The judge said a jury could find that Baldoni’s production companies planned to damage Lively’s reputation and career after her on‑set complaints.
- The ruling notes it does not decide whether the alleged conduct happened, and the outcome could shape how film sets handle complaints and post‑complaint treatment.