Abby by Paige Lawsuit: The Dance Moms Case, Dismissed in 2015
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People searching for a “lawsuit against Abby by Paige” almost always mean one case: former Dance Moms dancer Paige Hyland suing her coach, Abby Lee Miller. We found no company or brand called “Abby by Paige” and no consumer case under that name. Paige’s assault suit was dismissed on July 16, 2015. There is no abby by paige settlement, no abby by paige class action, no claim form and no deadline.
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What Paige Hyland’s Lawsuit Alleged
In October 2014, when she was 13, Paige Hyland filed a complaint against Abby Lee Miller in Los Angeles Superior Court. The single claim was assault, built around an episode in which, the lawsuit alleged, Miller threw a chair during a confrontation and Paige ran from the room afraid of being hurt.
The complaint went further in its descriptions. It alleged that Miller “is paid to be abusive” to her students and insulted Paige “on an almost daily basis.” It sought damages of more than $25,000. These were allegations; the court struck the suit for insufficient evidence and never found them proven.
Case Details
The case was heard in Los Angeles Superior Court, a California state court, before Judge Ruth Ann Kwan — the same judge handling a separate suit by Paige’s mother, Kelly Hyland. Because it was a state-court case brought by one person, it was never a class action and never had a settlement administrator. We could not verify the case numbers from a court source, so we do not list them.
Status: Dismissed in July 2015 — Nothing to Claim
Paige’s lawyer said at the time they were reviewing all options, “including an appeal.” As of October 2026 we found no reporting that an appeal was filed or succeeded. The related family case brought by Kelly Hyland was settled in October 2015 (see the timeline).
Is Anyone Else Affected?
No. This was an individual lawsuit by one former cast member. There is no class, so no viewer, student, parent or customer is a member of anything, and there is nothing to join.
If you meant something else: as of October 2026 we found no company, store or product called “Abby by Paige” involved in any lawsuit. If you have a letter naming such a case, check the court and case number it gives against the court’s own website before acting on it.
Is There Any Money?
The only money reported in the Hyland disputes came from Kelly Hyland’s separate case: according to TMZ, citing court documents, it settled in October 2015 with the production company, Collins Avenue Entertainment, paying $17,500 to replace floors in the Hylands’ home. That was a private settlement between named parties, not something the public can claim.
Hyland v. Miller Timeline
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February 2014 — Kelly Hyland Sues
Paige’s mother sues Miller and the show’s producers after a confrontation in which she was arrested for slapping Miller. The family suit seeks $5 million.
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October 2014 — Paige Hyland Files for Assault
At 13, Paige sues Miller in Los Angeles Superior Court over the chair incident, seeking more than $25,000.
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November 2014 — Claims Cut in Kelly’s Case
Judge Ruth Ann Kwan removes the defamation and emotional-distress claims from Kelly Hyland’s suit. Negligence and contract claims remain.
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July 16, 2015 — Paige’s Suit Dismissed
Judge Kwan strikes the assault claim for insufficient evidence after reviewing the show’s footage. Paige’s lawyer says an appeal is being considered.
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October 2015 — Kelly Hyland Case Settled
Kelly Hyland drops her lawsuits against Miller and Collins Avenue Entertainment. TMZ reports the producer pays $17,500 for floor repairs.
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October 2026 — Nothing Pending
As of October 2026, we found no pending Hyland case and no class action or settlement connected to “Abby by Paige.”
Three Things to Watch For
A celebrity name plus a decade-old lawsuit is easy material for fake claim pages:
“Claim your Abby by Paige settlement” sites
No such settlement exists. A page asking for your name, address, bank details or Social Security number to “release your payment” is collecting data, not filing a claim.
“Dance Moms viewer” or “former student” payout messages
Paige Hyland’s case was brought for herself alone, so viewers and dance students have no stake in it. A text or email offering former students or fans a share of a Dance Moms lawsuit is not real.
Fees to “unlock” a payment
Real settlement administrators never charge class members a processing fee, ask for gift cards, or demand payment before sending money. Any fee request on a case like this is a red flag.
Abby by Paige Lawsuit — Questions People Ask
Is there a lawsuit against Abby by Paige?
The phrase almost always refers to Paige Hyland’s October 2014 assault lawsuit against her former Dance Moms coach, Abby Lee Miller. It was dismissed on July 16, 2015. We found no business called “Abby by Paige” involved in any lawsuit as of October 2026.
Is there an Abby by Paige settlement or class action?
No. There is no abby by paige class action and no settlement fund, claim form or deadline. Paige’s case was an individual suit that ended in dismissal. See open class action settlements for real claims you can file now.
What did Paige Hyland accuse Abby Lee Miller of?
The lawsuit alleged assault: that Miller threw a chair during a confrontation and that Paige feared she would be hurt. It also alleged Miller insulted her almost daily and was paid to be abusive. The court found the evidence insufficient.
Why did the judge dismiss the case?
Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Ruth Ann Kwan said she had watched the relevant footage and saw no evidence Miller attacked Paige. She also noted that Paige stayed on the show for more than a year after the alleged incident.
Did Paige’s mother, Kelly Hyland, win her case?
Partly cut, then settled. In November 2014 the judge removed the defamation and emotional-distress claims. In October 2015 Kelly Hyland dropped her suits against Miller and the producers, Collins Avenue Entertainment. TMZ reported the producer paid $17,500 to replace floors in the family’s home.
Was Abby Lee Miller convicted of a crime?
Yes, in an unrelated federal case. On May 9, 2017, U.S. District Judge Joy Flowers Conti in Pittsburgh sentenced her to one year and one day in prison on bankruptcy fraud-related charges. Prosecutors said she hid about $775,000 of income while in bankruptcy. That case had nothing to do with Paige Hyland.
Why is Abby Lee Miller in the news in 2026?
Because of her own malpractice suit, not the Hyland case. In June 2025 she sued Cedars-Sinai and two doctors, alleging a catheter was left in her abdomen after 2020 spinal surgery. In a statement shared August 24, 2026, she dropped the two doctors. Reports conflict on whether the hospital is still a defendant. RealityTea says it is, with $1.4 million sought and a jury trial set for July 2027.
I got an email about an Abby by Paige claim. Is it real?
As of October 2026, no. No settlement or claims process exists under that name. Do not enter personal or bank details or pay any fee. If a message names a court case, look up the case number on the court’s own website, not through a link in the message.
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