A Portland judge has ruled that a lawsuit against the stepmother of Kyron Horman can go forward.

When Desiree Young filed suit against Terri Moulton Horman, her attorney tried to get the lawsuit delayed two years, because it could affect the criminal case.  However, Judge Henry Kantor said a delay wouldn't serve a purpose. 

While detectives have focused on Terri Horman; they haven't called her a suspect.  Terri Horman was the last person known to have seen Kyron. He was 7 when he disappeared June 4th of 2010.  The suit will proceed Thursday with a deposition of Terri Horman's biological son, James Moulton.