Overview
- U.S. District Judge Lewis J. Liman moved the start from March 9 to May 18, citing criminal cases that take precedence.
- The court told the parties to contact a magistrate or another judge to discuss potential mediation, with no view expressed on the merits.
- Lively alleges sexual harassment and retaliation linked to It Ends With Us and is seeking more than $160 million in damages, which Baldoni denies.
- Baldoni’s $400 million countersuit was dismissed earlier this year, and his team now seeks dismissal of Lively’s claims through summary judgment.
- Representatives indicate both sides still intend to proceed toward trial even as settlement options are considered.