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Judge Narrows Steven Tyler Suit to One Emotional Distress Claim from 1974 California Incident

The ruling underscores how time limits plus state jurisdiction curb older allegations.

Overview

  • A Los Angeles judge dismissed most of Julia Misley’s 2022 civil case against Steven Tyler, leaving one claim to proceed.
  • The lone claim alleges intentional infliction of emotional distress from a 1974 hotel and public hot tub encounter in California when she was 16.
  • The court ruled California cannot try alleged conduct in other states, while Massachusetts allegations were blocked by statutes of limitation.
  • Tyler’s attorney called the decision a massive win and said trial on the remaining claim is scheduled for Aug. 31.
  • Tyler has denied wrongdoing, citing consent and claimed guardian immunity, and earlier rulings cut memoir-based claims as a separate 2023 suit by another accuser was dismissed as too late.