Keypoints Summary – Blake Lively Lawsuit Takes a Sharp Turn

• Blake Lively withdraws emotional distress claims against Justin Baldoni
• Legal insiders say move was to avoid disclosing personal medical records
• Baldoni’s team demanded proof of her emotional distress
• The lawsuit still includes claims of sexual harassment and retaliation
• Lively’s team says the dropped claims could be refiled later
• Baldoni’s lawyers likely see this as a legal win
• Tensions continue to rise as trial preparations ramp up

Blake Lively Pulls Claim as Baldoni Seeks Medical Records

Hold up — did Blake Lively just blink first? In a surprising twist in her high-profile legal battle with Justin Baldoni, the Gossip Girl star has officially dropped part of her lawsuit, and the timing raises serious eyebrows.

According to shocking new reports, Lively has pulled her emotional distress claims from the lawsuit — right after Baldoni’s legal team asked for access to her personal medical records. Coincidence? Not likely.

This bold move has fans, lawyers, and Hollywood insiders buzzing: Was Blake protecting her privacy — or backtracking under legal pressure?

The Claim That Suddenly Vanished

Lively originally sued Baldoni — her It Ends With Us co-star — for multiple allegations, including sexual harassment, retaliation, and emotional distress. But now, the emotional distress piece is off the table.

Specifically, she’s withdrawn two major claims:

• That Baldoni intentionally inflicted emotional distress
• That he did so negligently, causing her harm during filming

And it all seems to have started when Baldoni’s attorneys came asking for receipts — in the form of medical documentation.

Medical Records Request Changes Everything

Here’s where it gets personal. A source close to the case told DailyMail.com that Baldoni’s team demanded proof of Blake’s emotional pain, including her medical and psychological records.

Rather than turn over sensitive documents, Lively’s legal team chose to withdraw the claims, filing a motion to do so “without prejudice,” meaning she could bring them back later.

That’s a huge shift — and some see it as a strategic retreat.

Blake’s Team Responds With a Sharp Message

Despite pulling the emotional distress charges, Lively’s lawyers were quick to clarify that this lawsuit is far from over.

“Ms. Lively continues to allege emotional distress, as part of numerous other claims in her lawsuit, such as sexual harassment and retaliation, and massive additional compensatory damages on all of her claims.”

They also slammed Baldoni’s team for turning the legal proceedings into a media circus, saying:

“Once again, this is a routine part of the litigation process that is being used as a press stunt. We are doing what trial lawyers do: preparing our case for trial by streamlining and focusing it. They are doing what they do: desperately seeking another tired round of tabloid coverage.”

Baldoni’s Legal Team Scores a Win?

While Blake’s camp insists this is all procedural, the reality is clear: Baldoni’s team now has one less accusation to defend.

And in the brutal world of celebrity litigation, fewer claims = less risk.

It’s hard not to see this as a win for Baldoni’s side, even if it’s only temporary. Especially when the emotional distress claim was one of the lawsuit’s most attention-grabbing angles.

The Claims That Still Stand

Even without emotional distress in the spotlight, Blake’s lawsuit is still loaded with serious accusations, including:

• Sexual harassment during the filming of It Ends With Us
• Retaliation after she allegedly voiced concerns
• Accusations that Baldoni smear-campaigned her in the press

Her team is reportedly seeking substantial damages, and preparing to take the case to trial if no settlement is reached.

Fan Reaction: Total Shock and Speculation

Unsurprisingly, the internet exploded after the news broke:

• “She dropped the claim after they asked for proof? Uh oh.”
• “Maybe it’s just about privacy, but this feels like a setback.”
• “I still believe Blake — she just doesn’t want her personal life aired out.”

Some fans think Blake’s decision was smart, avoiding the invasive scrutiny of her medical records. Others worry this will weaken her case.

What Really Happened On Set?

It Ends With Us was supposed to be a career moment — a big-screen adaptation of Colleen Hoover’s bestselling novel. But behind the scenes, Lively claims it became a nightmare.

Her lawsuit alleges inappropriate behavior and a toxic environment during filming, all pointing at Baldoni, who was both her co-star and a producer on the project.

With the emotional distress claims gone (for now), the focus shifts to the alleged harassment and retaliation — and those allegations are just as explosive.

Could the Emotional Distress Claim Return?

Don’t count it out just yet. Since Lively withdrew the claim without prejudice, her team could refile it later, especially if new evidence or expert testimony comes into play.

But for now, it’s on pause — and that has definitely shifted the tone of the legal showdown.

A Twist No One Expected

Just when this lawsuit seemed to be headed toward full-blown courtroom fireworks, Blake Lively pulled back — and the timing couldn’t be more intriguing.

Was it a calculated legal move? A desire for privacy? Or a sign of weakness in her case?

One thing’s for sure: this Hollywood legal drama is far from over, and with stars like Lively and Baldoni at the center, every move is headline-worthy.

Stay tuned. Because if this is what’s happening before the trial even starts, the real drama is still ahead.