In a plot twist that rivals daytime soap operaratro, Blake Lively's lawsuit against director Justin Baldoni was mostly dismissed, leaving only three claims. District Judge Lewis Liman declared that 'sexual harassment and defamation' claims were thrown out, citing legal technicalities like her being an independent contractor. Lively's team claimed the case highlights retaliation and digital attacks aimed at her for speaking up about set safety, with her attorney Sigrid McCawley stating, 'this case has always been about...destroying Blake Lively’s reputation because she stood up for safety.' Meanwhile, Baldoni, who denied all allegations, is now free to fact-check his ego after a court-Mickey flip that strained Hollywood’s reputation machine. Expect schadenfreude on trial when jury selection kicks off May 18th amid accusations of smeared integrity and digital warfare.