• Court dismisses most of Lively’s claims against Baldoni
• Only three claims remain for consideration

American actress Blake Lively responded to the latest federal court ruling that dismissed ten out of thirteen claims she filed against the director of It Ends With Us, Justin Baldoni, affirming that she will continue pursuing the case.

Lively posted a statement on her Instagram Stories, expressing gratitude that the case will proceed to a jury trial and urging the public to focus on the substance of the claims rather than the media attention or celebrity aspect.

Judge Lewis J. Liman in Manhattan dismissed most of Lively’s claims, including the harassment allegations she filed in December 2024.

The dismissal was based on legal technicalities related to the court’s jurisdiction, as most of the film was shot on the East Coast, and therefore the court found insufficient connection to California for the state’s Fair Employment and Housing Act to apply.

The court also noted that Lively worked as an independent contractor rather than an employee, meaning she was not protected under the U.S. Civil Rights Act provisions.

Baldoni’s countersuit, seeking $400 million and accusing Lively and her husband Ryan Reynolds of extortion, was also dismissed, narrowing the issues that will go before the jury on May 18.

Only three claims remain: breach of contract, retaliation, and aiding and abetting retaliation, which will be decided by the jury, and Lively is expected to testify at the trial.

Lively described the ruling as a motivation to continue, stating, “The last thing I wanted in life was a lawsuit, but I pursued this because of the ongoing retaliation I faced and continue to face when professionally and privately requesting a safe working environment for myself and others.”

She cautioned the public against being distracted by the media framing, calling the “celebrity drama” angle a deliberate diversion from the real issue. “The harm from digital abuse is very real. It is abuse, and it’s everywhere,” she added.

Lively also warned parents about the risks of children using phones: “If you have kids on phones, they are among the most vulnerable. Protect them and talk to them.”

She concluded her statement affirming her resolve: “I will never stop doing my part in exposing the systems and people who seek to harm, shame, silence, and retaliate against victims.”

Lively’s lawyer, Sigrid McCawley, confirmed that the legal team will focus on the retaliation claims and the organized smear campaign carried out by Baldoni and Wayfarer Studios, aimed at damaging Lively’s public image after she raised concerns about the working environment.

With the trial set for May 18 in New York, the coming weeks are expected to bring new developments as both sides prepare their arguments for the jury, which will determine whether a coordinated effort was made to harm Lively’s professional reputation as retaliation, and whether it caused real career damage.

Baldoni has consistently denied all allegations, and neither he nor his representatives have commented on the latest ruling.