BREAKING: Blake Lively's EPIC Court Loss! Judge Tosses Out Her Case Against Justin Baldoni
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In this explosive episode of 'No Filter With Zack Peter,' the host breaks down the dramatic courtroom collapse of Blake Lively's lawsuit against Justin Baldoni, which was largely dismissed by Judge Lewis Lyman. The judge threw out 10 of her 13 claims, including sexual harassment, hostile work environment, defamation, and emotional distress, reducing the case to a narrow contract dispute over alleged retaliation during the promotion of 'It Ends With Us.' Zack Peter dismantles the legal reasoning behind the dismissal, citing Judge Lyman’s 152-page ruling, which emphasized that Lively was an independent contractor with significant power on set, and that the alleged misconduct occurred within the context of a romantic film scene—making it not actionable harassment. He highlights contradictions in Blake’s legal team’s messaging, pointing out that attorney Sigrid McCauley previously claimed the case was about workplace harassment, but now insists it was always about retaliation. Zack also critiques the PR spin and the lack of evidence for a coordinated smear campaign, while noting that the remaining claims hinge on whether the production company and PR firm violated a post-production agreement. The episode then shifts to a reality TV recap with Chef Stew, covering drama from 'The Valley,' 'Beverly Hills,' and 'Vanderpump Villa,' including Dakota Mortensen’s removal from the latter due to a domestic violence investigation and a mysterious, staged photo shoot involving Bethany and former 'Real Housewives' cast members. Zack concludes with a promotional segment for his Ireland trip and new merch, while teasing a members-only bonus episode.
Blake Lively’s lawsuit against Justin Baldoni was gutted by Judge Lyman, with 10 claims dismissed, leaving only a contract dispute over alleged retaliation.
The judge ruled that Lively’s claims failed because she was an independent contractor with significant power on set, and the alleged conduct occurred in the context of a film scene, not a hostile workplace.
The legal team’s contradictory statements—first claiming the case was about harassment, then pivoting to retaliation—undermine their credibility.
The remaining claims depend on whether the production company and PR firm violated a post-production agreement, a narrow and weak legal basis for damages.
Reality TV highlights include Dorit Kemsley’s controversial book cover release, Erica’s explosive confrontation, and Dakota Mortensen’s editing out of 'Vanderpump Villa' amid a domestic violence investigation.
Blake Lively's Lawsuit Gutted by Judge Lyman
“Blake Lively's case just got blown into oblivion as Judge Lyman guts it. And I mean he slasher film gutted this case throwing out 10 of her 13 claims.”
The 10 Dismissed Claims Explained
Zack breaks down each of the 10 dismissed claims, including sexual harassment, hostile work environment, defamation, and emotional distress, explaining why Judge Lyman found them legally unsound.
The Three Remaining Claims: Contract Dispute
The case is now reduced to three claims: retaliation, breach of contract, and breach of implied covenant of good faith—centered on a post-production agreement. Zack questions the strength of this narrow legal basis.
Judge Lyman’s Ruling: Context Matters
“If this happened in an executive suite, yes, this could be harassment. But they were in the scene. They were playing characters.”
Contradictory Legal Messaging from Blake’s Team
“You don't care about harassment in the workplace. Because you're saying that the case has always been about retaliation.”
“Blake Lively's case just got blown into oblivion as Judge Lyman guts it. And I mean he slasher film gutted this case throwing out 10 of her 13 claims.”
“You don't care about harassment in the workplace. Because you're saying that the case has always been about retaliation.”
“If this happened in an executive suite, yes, this could be harassment. But they were in the scene. They were playing characters.”
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Zack Peter
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Blake Lively
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Justin Baldoni
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Judge Lewis Lyman
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It Ends With Us
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Chef Stew
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Dorit Kemsley
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Tag PR
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Sigrid McCauley
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Erica
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