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Blake Lively’s harassment claims against Justin Baldoni tossed

A judge just dealt Blake Lively a massive blow in her legal battle with Justin Baldoni—all of her sexual harassment claims against the actor have been dismissed.

The ruling means Lively’s case against Baldoni is essentially dead in the water, at least on the harassment front. This comes after months of back-and-forth legal drama between the two stars, who famously clashed on the set of It Ends with Us. Their feud made headlines when Lively accused Baldoni of creating a hostile work environment, but the judge apparently wasn’t convinced by her allegations.

Baldoni has maintained his innocence throughout the ordeal. The actor and filmmaker has denied all wrongdoing, and this dismissal is a major victory for his legal team. It’s unclear what happens next with any remaining claims in the lawsuit, but this is definitely not the outcome Lively was hoping for.

The whole situation stemmed from tension during the filming of the domestic violence thriller, which hit theaters last summer. What started as behind-the-scenes tension exploded into a full-blown legal war, complete with dueling statements and tabloid coverage galore.