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Judge Dismisses Most Claims in Baldoni-Lively Feud

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Federal Judge Dismisses Most Claims in Justin Baldoni vs. Blake Lively Legal Battle: The ongoing legal dispute between Justin Baldoni and Blake Lively took a significant turn as a federal judge dismissed ten out of thirteen claims, including sexual harassment, defamation, and conspiracy accusations. The ruling, which dropped on Thursday, narrowed the case to three claims: breach of contract, retaliation, and aiding and abetting retaliation. Baldonis production company, not Baldoni himself, is targeted in the surviving counts. The judge dismissed the harassment claims due to Livelys independent contractor status and the nature of the alleged actions during filming. Both parties have reacted, with Livelys lawyers emphasizing retaliation for her pushing set safety and Baldonis team celebrating the narrowed case. The feud, which began last December, is set to continue with trial on May eighteenth, potentially shedding light on Hollywoods behind-the-scenes tensions.

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