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Lively Lawsuit Whittled Down: Judge Nixes Key Claims
4 Apr
Summary
- Federal judge dismissed 10 of 13 claims in Blake Lively's lawsuit.
- Candace Owens claims credit for the dismissal of 'psycho claims'.
- Remaining claims focus on contract breach and retaliation by May 2026.
A federal judge has dismissed the majority of claims in Blake Lively's lawsuit, drastically reshaping the legal battle. Judge Lewis Liman removed 10 of the 13 claims, including those related to sexual harassment and defamation, leaving only breach of contract, retaliation, and aiding and abetting retaliation to move forward.
This significant ruling came after Candace Owens publicly claimed responsibility for the dismissals. Owens stated on X on April 3, 2026, that she worked hard for the 'psycho claims' against Justin Baldoni to be dismissed, asserting that 'truth wins.' Her reaction connects to a previous subpoena she received in July 2025, stemming from her public comments about Lively.
Blake Lively's legal team maintains that the decision does not represent a loss. Lawyer Sigrid McCawley clarified that the judge’s ruling on independent contractor status affected the sexual harassment claims, not the underlying events. The focus of the upcoming trial, scheduled for May 18, 2026, will now squarely be on the alleged retaliation and efforts to harm Lively’s reputation.
