Major Setback: 10 of 13 Blake Lively Claims Dismissed

This legal update marks a major shift in the It Ends With Us dispute. A federal judge recently dismissed ten of the thirteen claims brought forward by Blake Lively, significantly narrowing the scope of the upcoming trial.

The Legal Ruling

The court’s decision hinged on jurisdictional details and the specific nature of the employment relationship.

• Contract and Status: The judge ruled that the long form agreement was never finalized or signed (04:19). Because Lively was treated as an independent contractor rather than a traditional employee, federal claims under Title VII were dismissed (02:26).
• Jurisdiction: Claims filed under California law were also tossed because the alleged events took place in New Jersey (03:02)
• Dismissed Allegations: All claims related to sexual harassment, hostile work environment, and defamation have been removed from the case (01:57)

Watch the full breakdown in the video below:

Source: Kjersti Flaa

Remaining Claims

Only three causes of action will move forward to trial:

• Retaliation: The allegation that Lively faced professional consequences after voicing her initial concerns (05:07)
• Third Party Involvement: Claims that a PR firm assisted in the alleged retaliatory actions (05:28)
• Breach of Agreement: The claim that a written promise regarding non-retaliation was violated (05:42)

Industry Impact

This ruling largely removes Justin Baldoni from the most severe personal allegations. While the case continues against the involved corporate entities, the removal of the harassment and defamation claims fundamentally changes the narrative of the dispute (06:11)

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