California judge orders Bill Cosby give deposition in Judy Huth's 1974 sexual assault case

At a California judge's order, Bill Cosby will give a sworn deposition Oct. 9 in connection with a lawsuit filed by Judy Huth, who claims that the comedian sexually abused her in 1974 at the Playboy Mansion.

Huth, who is represented by attorney Gloria Allred, will give her own deposition on Oct. 15. Previously, the California Supreme Court denied a petition from Cosby to review and strike down Huth's lawsuit against him.

"We are pleased that we will be able to move ahead without further delay on Ms. Huth's case," Allred said in a statement Wednesday.

Initially filed in December, Huth's civil lawsuit alleges that Cosby assaulted her in 1974 at the age of 15 during a visit to the Playboy Mansion. Huth claims that Cosby transported her to that location and made an attempt to "sexually molest her by attempting to put his hand down her pants … and [perform] a sex act on himself without her consent."

Cosby has since countersued Huth, claiming that her lawsuit amounts to extortion after the Los Angeles County District Attorney's office declined to pursue criminal charges against the comedian back in December.

To date, more than 40 women have come forward to accuse Cosby of sexual assault or abuse. He has never been charged with a crime in connection with the allegations, and has issued repeated denials through his representatives.