Justin Baldoni will not have to face most claims in Blake Lively‘s lawsuit over alleged sexual harassment on the set of It Ends With Us. The decision significantly narrows the scope of the case as it marches toward trial.
U.S. District Judge Lewis Liman on Thursday dismissed the majority of Lively’s case, including claims for defamation, conspiracy and sexual harassment. Absent a last-minute settlement, the trial will center on allegations of breach of contract, retaliation by Baldoni production company Wayfarer, and aiding and abetting retaliation by the public relations shop hired by the director.
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While the core claim for sexual harassment will not be considered by a jury, the court signaled that actions taken by Baldoni’s camp in the wake of the allegations could be problematic.
“Certain conduct at least arguably crossed the line,” wrote Liman. He added, “There are
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