Justin Baldoni and his legal team are pleased after a judge dismissed most of Blake Lively's sexual harassment claims against him, including those brought against Baldoni, Jamey Heath, Steve Sarowitz, Melissa Nathan, and Jennifer Abel. The remaining claims include breach of contract, retaliation, and aiding and abetting in retaliation. Lively’s attorney stated that the sexual harassment allegation was dismissed because the court determined that Lively was an independent contractor, not an employee, and the case will continue to focus on the "devastating" retaliation against Lively. The legal battle between Lively and Baldoni began in December 2025, when Lively accused the latter of sexual harassment during their time on the “It Ends With Us” set.