Blake Lively legal battle update: The actress has secured a legal victory as a defamation lawsuit brought against her was dismissed by a court due to jurisdictional issues. The lawsuit, which originated from a public relations company and its owner, has now been cleared from Lively‘s record, allowing her to refocus her legal strategy.
Background of the Legal Dispute Involving Street Relations Inc.
Earlier this year, Blake Lively was named as a defendant in legal actions filed in Texas by Street Relations Inc. and Jed Wallace. The suits, filed in February 2025, accused her of playing a central role in a purported smear campaign, and these legal actions followed allegations during the filming of It Ends with Us. Both the 38-year-old actress and Justin Baldoni were included in a prior December 2024 lawsuit which involved accusations of misconduct on set. Lively, for her part, contended that Wallace collaborated in damaging her reputation online, which led the company to respond with the now-dismissed lawsuit.
Details of Recent Court Decisions
The most recent development saw the cases dismissed due to the court’s lack of jurisdiction. According to a source who spoke with The Daily Mail,
“The two separate cases were each dismissed due to jurisdiction,”
the source stated. Further details from the case indicate that,
“The difference is that Blake largely blamed Jed for the alleged smear campaign, but regardless of the reason behind the dismissal, Jed is no longer a part of the larger suit brought forth by Blake.”
This clarification highlights how the dismissal alters the legal landscape, removing certain parties from continuing litigation.
The Road Ahead for Blake Lively
Now that the retaliatory lawsuits have been set aside, Lively and her legal team are anticipated to strengthen their case in upcoming court appearances. According to Lively’s representative, as covered by TMZ,
“With this decision, all of the retaliatory lawsuits filed against Blake Lively by Justin Baldoni, Wayfarer Studios, and their crisis communications and digital teams have been dismissed,”
signaling a significant turn in Lively’s favor. The same representative confirmed,
“Ms. Lively will have her day in court on her claims at the March trial in New York.”
With the Texas cases no longer blocking her path, Blake Lively is poised to pursue her original legal claims as the March trial approaches, with the involvement of key entities such as Justin Baldoni, Wayfarer Studios, and Street Relations Inc. remaining part of the unfolding legal narrative.
