Blake Lively's Lawsuit: Retaliation Claims Remain

0:00On April 5th, Blake Lively's lawsuit against Justin Baldoni took a big hit this week. A Manhattan judge dismissed 10 out of 13 claims, including sexual harassment and defamation. What's left are three key ones, retaliation, aiding retaliation, and breach of contract. The case from their work on It Is With Us, heads to trial on May 18th. The drama started over a year ago when Lively accused Baldoni of harassment on set and launching a smear campaign. Most claims got tossed because she was ruled an independent contractor, not an employee. Baldoni's team called it a win, saying the court reviewed all the evidence carefully. Lively kept mom life first, sharing bunny-shaped eggs for Easter with her four kids and husband Ryan Reynolds. She posted that parenting never stops, even amid the legal mess. Her lawyer stressed the focus stays on retaliation for lively pushing for a safer set. Lively herself says she's grateful to tell her full story in court, and proud to spotlight these issues for others. The film pulled in 350 million worldwide,

1:03but the feud has stolen the spotlight. Lively vows to keep fighting for better safety standards long after the verdict. I'm Corey with the story, and you've been listening to entertainment and celebrity news today. AI-powered pop culture coverage.