Blake Lively has settled her legal claims against Justin Baldoni’s production company after accusing him of unleashing an online retaliation campaign against her, the actors announced in a joint statement on Monday.
The case was scheduled to go to trial on May 18 in Federal District Court in Manhattan. A judge had dismissed Ms. Lively’s sexual harassment claims but allowed her retaliation claim to be brought in front of a jury. The case centered on the movie “It Ends With Us,” which the two actors starred in and Mr. Baldoni directed.
The terms of the settlement were not disclosed.
The statement said: “We acknowledge the process presented challenges and recognize concerns raised by Ms. Lively deserved to be heard.”
“We remain firmly committed to workplaces free of improprieties and unproductive environments,” it went on. “It is our sincere hope that this brings closure and allows all involved to move forward constructively and in peace, including a respectful environment online.”
Julia Jacobs is an arts and culture reporter who often covers legal issues for The Times.
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