JUST IN
Judge makes major decision in Blake Lively harassment suit against Justin Baldoni
Judge Makes Decision On Blake Lively’s Sexual Harassment Claims Against Justin Baldoni
A federal judge in New York ruled on Thursday to dismiss ten of Blake Lively’s 13 claims against her “It Ends With Us” costar Justin Baldoni, including those related to harassment, defamation, and conspiracy.Though three of the claims will stand, this is being celebrated as a victory by Baldoni and his legal team. The claims being argued at trial include retaliation, aiding and abetting retaliation, and breach of contract.“We’re very pleased the Court dismissed all sexual harassment claims and every claim brought against the individual defendants: Justin Baldoni, Jamey Heath, Steve Sarowitz, Melissa Nathan, and Jennifer Abel,” Alexandra Shapiro and Jonathan Bach of Shapiro Arato Bach said in a statement.“These were very serious allegations, and we are grateful to the Court for its careful review of the facts, law and voluminous evidence that was provided,” the statement went on. “What’s left is a significantly narrowed case, and we look forward to presenting our defense to the remaining claims in court.”A rep from Lively’s legal team insisted that even though the harassment claims...
