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Judge Allows Child Abuse Suit Against Steven Tyler to Proceed

1/31/2026

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Judge Patricia A. Young allowed a child sexual abuse lawsuit against Steven Tyler to proceed, based on Julia Misley's allegations.
The judge dismissed claims tied to Oregon, Washington, and Massachusetts due to statutes of limitations.
Misley alleges Steven Tyler began a sexual relationship with her when she was a minor in the early 1970s.
The judge said California laws apply to actions within its borders.
The trial timeline remains unchanged.

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Story summary

Judge Patricia A. Young allowed a child sexual abuse lawsuit against Steven Tyler to proceed, based on Julia Misley's allegations.
The judge dismissed claims tied to Oregon, Washington, and Massachusetts due to statutes of limitations.
Misley alleges Steven Tyler began a sexual relationship with her when she was a minor in the early 1970s.
The judge said California laws apply to actions within its borders.
The trial timeline remains unchanged.