Blake Lively's Lawsuit Gutted, Trial Looms

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A judge just gutted most of Blake Liveley's lawsuit against Justin Valdoni from the Itins with us drama.

Out of 13 claims, 10 got tossed, including sexual harassment, defamation, and conspiracy.

Only three survived for trial, breach of contract, retaliation, and aiding that retaliation.

The judge said, Liveley couldn't claim federal sexual harassment as an independent contractor.

Plus, California law didn't apply since filming happened in New Jersey.

Valdoni's team allegedly hit back with publicist spreading negative online stories, and two retaliation counts made it pass the dismissal.

The movie pulled in $350 million worldwide, a big win for 2024.

But rumors of a feud between the leads turned it into a year-long mess, overshadowing the domestic violence story it told.

Sony Pictures Top exec called the whole saga a disaster in an email last August, saying the chaos now defines the film and ruins the viewing.

Experience for everyone. High profile names like Taylor Swift, got pulled in due texts, with her lawyers trying to stay clear.

Mediation failed back in February, so a trial set for May.

This beef shows no signs of cooling, leaving fans wondering if Hollywood drama will ever let a good flick just shine.