Archive · 3 Jun 2025
Lively Drops Emotional Distress Claims Against Baldoni
In a legal battle, Blake Lively has decided to remove her claims of emotional distress against her co-star and director, Justin Baldoni.
This happened after Baldoni's team wanted to see her medical records.
Lively's lawyers say they are simplifying the case.
The lawsuit started due to sexual harassment allegations filed by Lively.
Baldoni denies these accusations and has countersued.
The trial for both cases is set for March 2026, where a judge will decide if Blake must provide her mental health information or whether the emotional distress claims will be dismissed, with or without prejudice.
Blake Lively is dropping emotional distress claims against Justin Baldoni.
The decision came after Baldoni's legal team sought Lively's medical records.
Lively's lawyers say they are streamlining the case.
The initial lawsuit involved a sexual harassment complaint from Lively against Baldoni.
The trial for both cases is scheduled for March 2026.
- Who
- Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni
- What
- Lively has withdrawn her claims of emotional distress against Baldoni.
- When
- December 2024 (complaint filed), June 2, 2025 (emotional distress claims dropped), trial in March 2026
- Where
- Court
- Why
- Due to alleged misconduct and disputes on the set of ‘It Ends With Us’
Blake Lively's Perspective
Justin Baldoni's Perspective
Reason for Claim Withdrawal
Blake Lively's Perspective
The case is being streamlined and focused.
Justin Baldoni's Perspective
The move is an attempt to avoid disclosure.
- Plaintiff
- Blake Lively
- Defendant
- Justin Baldoni
- Initial Complaint
- Sexual Harassment
- Countersuit
- Extortion and Defamation
- Film
- 'It Ends With Us'
- Trial Date
- March 2026
