Blake Lively Vows to Keep Fighting After Judge Dismisses Most Claims Against Justin Baldoni
A federal judge dismissed 10 of 13 claims in Blake Lively's sexual harassment lawsuit against her "It Ends With Us" co-star Justin Baldoni. Lively released a statement Friday saying she will keep fighting, with the trial set for six weeks from now in Manhattan federal court.
Blake Lively suffered a major legal setback Friday when a federal judge threw out most of her sexual harassment lawsuit against Justin Baldoni, her co-star and director in "It Ends With Us."
The judge dismissed 10 of Lively's 13 claims against Baldoni, leaving only three to go to trial. The trial is scheduled to begin in six weeks at Manhattan federal court.
Lively responded with a lengthy statement vowing to continue her legal fight. Sources described her as going "dragon mode" and determined to press forward despite the court ruling.
The lawsuit stems from their work together on the romantic drama "It Ends With Us," where Baldoni served as both director and Lively's co-star. Lively claims she faced sexual harassment during production.
The case has drawn significant attention as another example of harassment allegations in Hollywood. Legal experts say dismissals of claims are common in harassment cases, as courts often require very specific legal standards to be met.
This high-profile case highlights workplace harassment issues in Hollywood. The outcome could influence how sexual harassment claims are handled in the entertainment industry and shows the legal challenges victims face when seeking justice.
The remaining three claims will go to trial in Manhattan federal court in six weeks.
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