Blake Lively Suffers 'Huge Blow' in Justin Baldoni Court Battle but He's 'Not Off the Hook,' Say Legal Experts (Exclusive)
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By Sarah Jones
Published on April 3, 2026.
Blake Lively's legal case against Justin Baldoni has taken a significant turn after a federal judge dismissed 10 of her 13 claims, a decision that attorneys claim significantly reshapes the case ahead of trial. The dismissed claims included sexual harassment, defamation, and conspiracy, leaving other claims related to breach of contract and retaliation. Entertainment litigation attorney, Gregory L. Doll, described the dismissal as a "huge blow" to Lively and a "major win" for Baldoni. However, sexual harassment attorney Megan Thomas argued that the remaining claims are still strong and that Baldoni is not off the hook. The remaining claims against the companies involved in the case will proceed.
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