The "It Ends With Us" director and leading man sued his costar and her husband alleging extortion, defamation, and breach of contract.

Mr. Baldoni had accused Ms. Lively and her husband, Ryan Reynolds, of trying to destroy his reputation by accusing him of sexual harassment and retaliation.

"It Ends With Us" actor and director Justin Baldoni's legal battle with Blake Lively hit a roadblock Monday after a judge dismissed his $400 million countersuit.