Judge tells Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni to work out dispute over dismissal of emotional distress claims

Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni’s legal dispute over claims of emotional distress faced a setback when a federal judge instructed both parties to negotiate terms instead of allowing Lively to dismiss the claims as she preferred. Lively originally accused Baldoni of sexual harassment and emotional distress, leading to Baldoni’s request for her medical records, which she declined in favor of dropping the claims. The judge denied her dismissal request without prejudice and stated that if the claims aren’t dismissed, Lively cannot present evidence of emotional distress, putting pressure on her to resolve the issue.

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