Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni remain embroiled in a legal dispute after both sides reportedly rejected the latest effort to reach a settlement. The development comes days after most of Lively’s case was dismissed, which indicates the case will most likely go to trial as scheduled.. Blake Lively And Justin Baldoni Refuse To Settle. MEGA. On April 6, counsel for Lively and Baldoni separately conferred with Magistrate Judge Sarah Cave in New York in the latest attempt to settle the case. As reported by the Daily Mail, Judge Lewis J. Liman, who is presiding over the case, allowed both parties to inform the court of their “updated settlement position” days after the two parties appeared in court.. On April 2, Judge Liman dismissed 10 of Lively’s 13 claims against the “It Ends With Us” director, including sexual harassment, leaving three remaining claims: retaliation, breach of contract, and aiding and abetting retaliation.. According to the report, however, the result was reportedly a stalemate, with both parties refusing to settle just over a month before the trial was scheduled to begin.. Blake Lively Is Reportedly Being Urged To Settle. KCS Presse / MEGA. With the majority of her claims tossed, those close to Lively are reportedly urging the “Gossip Girl” actress to settle. As previously reported by The Blast, those close to Lively aren’t certain she could win, with a source stating that they are “begging” her to settle.. Another insider alleged that even Lively’s husband, Ryan Reynolds, has reservations about moving forward with the trial, as the case has been affecting not only their careers but their personal lives and relationships as well.. However, it seems Lively is insistent on moving forward with the case despite the setback, as evidenced by the result of the latest settlement talks.. The Actress Said She’s ‘Grateful’ For The Court Ruling. KCS Presse / MEGA. Following the dismissal of most of Lively’s claims, one of her lawyers, Michael Gottlieb, released a statement saying that his client’s claims were tossed due to legal technicalities.. “Ms. Lively’s sexual harassment claims could not go to a jury because Ms. Lively did not sign a contract, that she is an independent contractor instead of an employee, and that the offensive conduct occurred in New Jersey instead of California,” he noted.. Lively also addressed the court’s decision on Instagram Stories, writing, “I’m grateful for the Court’s ruling which allows the heart of my case to be presented to a jury next month, and for the ability to finally tell my story in full at trial…”. The actress then talked about the dangers of “retaliation and digital warfare” and vowed not to stop fighting. “I know it’s a privilege to be able to stand up. I will not waste it,” she concluded.. Justin Baldoni Was Pleased With The Latest Outcome. ZUMAPRESS.com / MEGA. Baldoni’s legal team was pleased with Judge Liman’s decision to dismiss
