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Blake Lively Drops Emotional Distress Claims in Suit Against Justin Baldoni

Her team says the move streamlines her case by focusing on core sexual harassment and retaliation allegations before the March 2026 trial

Overview

  • Lively moved to withdraw her intentional and negligent infliction of emotional distress claims, describing the request as a routine step in the litigation process.
  • She continues to press allegations of sexual harassment, hostile work environment and retaliation, seeking substantial compensatory damages.
  • Justin Baldoni has denied all misconduct claims and countersued Lively, Ryan Reynolds and her publicist for $400 million, accusing them of defamation and civil extortion.
  • A joint trial is scheduled to begin in March 2026 and is expected to resolve both Lively’s lawsuit and Baldoni’s countersuit.
  • Lively recently honored her mother’s influence on her creative empowerment and advocacy for women in an Instagram tribute.