Chris Brown ordered to pay $13 million after housekeeper's dog attack lawsuit

American singer Chris Brown has been found liable for negligence by a Los Angeles jury, who have ordered him to pay $12.9 million in damages to his former housekeeper, Maria Avila. The civil lawsuit stemmed from a severe dog attack in 2020 that left Avila with life-altering injuries.

Avila was attacked by Hades, a 200-pound Caucasian shepherd, while taking out the trash at Brown's California home. The attack resulted in significant injuries, including permanent facial disfigurement, scarring, vision loss, and nerve damage. She has undergone multiple surgeries, including skin grafts, and suffers from post-traumatic stress, preventing her return to work.

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The blood kind of freaked me out.

During the two-week trial, Brown's representatives maintained that the dog was primarily for security and that staff, including Avila, had been warned about the dogs' temperament. However, Avila and her sister, Patricia, testified that they never received such a warning, suggesting language barriers would have made such a conversation unlikely.

The jury also awarded damages to Patricia Avila ($885,000) and her husband, Oscar Olivo ($50,000). Patricia's lawyer expressed satisfaction with the verdict, stating, "After more than five years of litigating against Chris Brown, we are thrilled that we were able to get justice for our client, Patricia."

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After more than five years of litigating against Chris Brown, we are thrilled that we were able to get justice for our client, Patricia.