Blake Lively Drops Emotional Distress Claims Amid Ongoing Lawsuit Justin Baldoni

Blake Lively is engaged in a complex legal battle with Justin Baldoni, centered around her claims of sexual harassment, retaliation, and emotional distress stemming from their work together on the film "It Ends With Us." Recently, Lively sought to drop two specific emotional distress claims after Baldoni's legal team requested access to her medical and therapy records, but she continues to pursue emotional distress damages through other claims. A federal judge ruled that Lively cannot present emotional distress evidence at trial unless the parties agree on the terms of dismissal, and denied Baldoni's motion to compel her medical records. Lively's lawyers have characterized Baldoni's legal maneuvers as publicity stunts, emphasizing that the emotional distress claims remain part of the larger lawsuit. The dispute has also involved high-profile figures like Taylor Swift and Ryan Reynolds, contributing to public interest and media coverage. Despite the dismissal of some claims, the overall case remains active with over a dozen other accusations still being litigated.