What happened in Blake Lively case?

Judge dismisses most claims in Justin Baldoni lawsuit

Blake Lively’s legal battle against Justin Baldoni saw a major procedural shift when a federal judge dismissed 10 of the 13 claims Lively brought in her lawsuit over the “It Ends With Us” production. Several aspects of the dispute were removed from the trial track, but not everything was eliminated.

The dismissed portion included Lively’s sexual harassment allegations. However, other allegations—specifically those that can still proceed to trial—remain part of the case. Legal reporting in the provided materials also indicates the litigation is moving toward a courtroom timeline, with the trial scheduled for May 18.

Both sides have responded publicly. Lively has said she is “looking forward” to testifying despite the setback, framing the remaining issues as central to what she seeks in the lawsuit. Baldoni’s side and his legal team have characterized the dismissal as a victory and have pointed to the judge’s decision to narrow the claims.

Why the ruling matters

• It narrows the issues jurors will hear, focusing the dispute on the claims that survived.
• It changes the stakes for both parties by removing the largest category of allegations from the trial path.
• It affects reputational exposure in a high-profile Hollywood dispute, because sexual harassment claims were central to public attention.

The coverage provided doesn’t enumerate every surviving claim with full detail, but it is clear that the case is not over: only a portion has been dismissed, and the remaining allegations are set for trial.