Judge dismisses major claims in Blake Lively’s lawsuit against Justin Baldoni

In a major development for the legal battle between It Ends With Us co-stars, a trial judge has dismissed 10 of the 13 charges Blake Lively filed against Justin Baldoni. The dismissed claims largely centered on allegations of sexual harassment and defamation. According to the ruling, Lively’s legal team relied on California law, which the judge determined did not apply to events that primarily took place in New Jersey.

While this is a significant loss for Lively, her claim of retaliation remains active. She alleges that after reporting a hostile work environment, Baldoni and his team worked to smear her reputation, causing substantial damage to her career. If a settlement isn't reached, the two stars could face a public trial in May. Experts suggest that a trial would be risky for both parties, as cross-examinations could expose underhanded tactics used by both sides during their public fallout.