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Judge dismisses Jed Wallace from Lively's lawsuit

A judge has granted Jed Wallace's motion to be dismissed as a defendant in Blake Lively's case.

July 16, 2025 at 06:15 PM

Judge Dismisses Blake Lively's Case Against Social Media Guru Jed Wallace

A judge granted Jed Wallace’s motion to dismiss himself as a defendant in Blake Lively's case against him.

Judge Dismisses Blake Lively's Case Against Jed Wallace

In a recent legal development, a judge dismissed Jed Wallace as a defendant in Blake Lively's lawsuit against him. Lively had accused Wallace, a Texas-based social media expert, of conducting a smear campaign against her under the direction of director Justin Baldoni. Judge Lewis Liman ruled that Lively failed to prove that New York was the correct venue for the case, leading to a dismissal that allows her to amend her complaint or pursue legal action elsewhere. This ruling poses challenges to Lively's claims of negative publicity surrounding her starring role in Baldoni's upcoming film, "It Ends With Us."

Key Takeaways

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Judge dismisses Jed Wallace from Lively's lawsuit due to jurisdiction issues

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Lively claims Wallace participated in a smear campaign

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Legal challenges could complicate Lively's case against Baldoni

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Jurisdictional rulings may set precedents for future celebrity lawsuits

"The Wallace Defendant’s motion to dismiss must be granted because the Court lacks personal jurisdiction over them."

This quote summarizes the judge's decision to remove Wallace from the case.

"These allegations might support personal jurisdiction against Abel and Nathan... However, Lively has not alleged facts that would show that the Wallace Defendants were aware of those jurisdictional contacts."

This highlights the judge's reasoning on why the dismissal occurred despite allegations against other defendants.

The dismissal of Jed Wallace from Blake Lively's lawsuit reflects significant legal hurdles for Lively. While the ruling provides a path for her to continue the case against Baldoni and other associates, the decision also highlights complexities around jurisdiction in cases involving multiple parties in different locations. Lively's allegations of a coordinated effort to tarnish her reputation could face additional scrutiny under these legal standards. The outcome may impact public perception as more behind-the-scenes conflicts from film productions come to light.