<ul data-eligibleForWebStory="true">Judge Lewis Liman allows Justin Baldoni's legal team access to Taylor Swift and Blake Lively's text messages related to a movie they worked on.Blake Lively requested Swift be left out of the legal battle, but the judge ruled in favor of Baldoni.Baldoni has been seeking Swift's texts for weeks, claiming she knew intimate details of the film's production.Lively's team argues Swift is uninvolved and being subpoenaed for publicity, denouncing it as a 'fishing expedition'.Conflict between Baldoni and Lively originated from accusations of inappropriate conduct during the movie's filming.Lively's case evolved into suing Baldoni for retaliation, alleging a smear campaign against her online.Lively's spokesperson criticized attempts to involve Swift in the case, shifting focus from harassment and retaliation claims.Judge Liman believes accessing Swift's messages is relevant to determining the validity of Lively's claims.Apart from the case with Lively, Baldoni also attempted legal action against The New York Times and Lively for defamation.The dispute has escalated from harassment claims to broader legal battles involving multiple parties.