Judge dismisses major defamation lawsuit by Justin Baldoni against Blake Lively, allows contract claims to proceed.

A judge dismissed Justin Baldoni's $400 million defamation lawsuit against his co-star, Blake Lively, and others, ruling that defamation claims over her legal allegations are exempt. The judge allowed Baldoni to amend four claims related to contract-related issues. Lively's team celebrated the decision as a "total victory," while Baldoni's team plans to revise their lawsuit by June 23. The case stems from Lively's sexual harassment lawsuit against Baldoni, which is set to proceed in March 2026.