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Steven Tyler Civil Case Set for 2027 as Judge May Revisit Claims
A Los Angeles judge has set a May 2027 trial in Julia Misley’s lawsuit against Aerosmith singer Steven Tyler.
Misley says she met Tyler at an Aerosmith concert in 1973, when she was 16, and that he began a nonconsensual sexual relationship with her.
She says they later lived together in Boston and that Tyler became her legal guardian.
Tyler says their relationship was mutual and consensual.
An earlier ruling limited the case to one alleged sexual encounter during a trip to California, because most of Misley’s claims were found barred by the statute of limitations in Massachusetts.
The new judge is open to reconsidering that ruling, but has not decided whether to change it, and Tyler’s lawyers oppose widening the case.
The trial is scheduled to go ahead in 2027, with the scope of the claims still unresolved.
A Los Angeles judge set a May 2027 trial in Julia Misley’s civil case against Aerosmith frontman Steven Tyler.
Judge Lawrence P. Riff said he would consider requests to void earlier pretrial rulings that narrowed Misley’s claims.
Those rulings had limited the case to one alleged sexual encounter during a trip to California.
Misley alleges Tyler began a nonconsensual sexual relationship with her when she was 16; Tyler maintains their relationship was consensual.
- Who
- Julia Misley is suing Aerosmith frontman Steven Tyler.
- What
- A civil trial over Misley’s claims is scheduled for May 2027. The judge may reconsider earlier rulings that narrowed the case.
- When
- The trial is set for May 2027.
- Where
- Los Angeles. Misley and Tyler lived together in a Boston apartment, and the remaining claim had been limited to an alleged encounter during a California trip.
- Why
- Misley alleges Tyler sexually groomed and abused her as a teenager. Tyler says their relationship was consensual.
Julia Misley
Steven Tyler
Consent
Julia Misley
Misley alleges their sexual relationship was nonconsensual and began when she was 16.
Steven Tyler
Tyler maintains the relationship was fully mutual and consensual.
Scope of case
Julia Misley
Misley could benefit if the judge revisits rulings that substantially narrowed her claims.
Steven Tyler
Tyler’s lawyers argue the earlier rulings were legally sound and seek to keep the case narrow.
Misley says she met Tyler at an Aerosmith concert when she was 16 and that their nonconsensual relationship began.
Tyler’s memoir included the line, I was so in love I almost took a teen bride.
Judge Patricia Young ruled that most of Misley’s case was barred by the statute of limitations, leaving one alleged encounter for trial.
A scheduled trial was canceled less than two weeks beforehand after Judge Young realized she had discussed it with a fellow jurist previously assigned to the case.
Judge Riff set a May 2027 trial date and said he would consider requests to void Judge Young’s pretrial rulings.
- Trial date
- May 2027
- Judge
- Lawrence P. Riff, Los Angeles
- Plaintiff
- Julia Misley, formerly Holcomb
- Defendant
- Steven Tyler, Aerosmith frontman
- Earlier ruling
- Most claims were barred by the statute of limitations in Massachusetts
- Remaining claim under earlier ruling
- One alleged sexual encounter during a California trip
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What people are saying
consider
legally sound
boldly seeking to turn Judge Young’s recusal into settlement leverage for herself
respect the process and remain confident that the truth will come out at trial.