Court Slams Chris Brown With $13 Million Verdict After Housekeeper Is Mauled by His 200-Pound Dog
R&B superstar Chris Brown has been ordered by a Los Angeles jury to pay nearly $13 million in damages after his former housekeeper was brutally attacked by one of his dogs, leaving her with life-changing injuries.
The verdict, delivered after years of legal proceedings, found Brown negligent over the 2020 incident involving his 200-pound Caucasian Shepherd, Hades.
According to court testimony, Maria Avila was taking out the trash at Brown's Los Angeles home when the dog allegedly attacked her without warning.
She suffered severe injuries to her face and left arm, resulting in permanent scarring, limited mobility, and lasting emotional trauma.
Avila had initially sought $90 million in damages, arguing that Brown failed to properly restrain the dog and allowed it to roam freely around the property.
Brown denied responsibility during the trial, insisting that Hades was a trained guard dog and claiming he had warned staff members to stay away from the animal. However, Avila and her sister told the court they were never given such a warning, pointing to language barriers that made the alleged conversation unlikely.
The singer also testified that he discovered Avila lying in a pool of blood after hearing the dog growling. He admitted he did not personally call emergency services because he feared news of the incident would quickly spread to the media. Instead, someone from his team contacted 911, while Brown left the property before first responders arrived, saying he did so on the advice of his manager.
After reviewing the evidence, the jury awarded Maria Avila approximately $12.9 million in damages. The court also granted additional compensation to her family, awarding $885,000 to her sister, Patricia Avila, for emotional distress and $50,000 to her husband, Oscar Olivo.
Reacting to the verdict, the family's attorney said the decision finally brought justice after five years of emotional and legal battles.
The case has reignited conversations about pet owners' responsibilities, especially when keeping large guard dogs around employees and visitors. While Brown has denied wrongdoing throughout the trial, the jury ultimately concluded that he was legally responsible for the injuries suffered by his former housekeeper.
The ruling marks one of the most expensive civil judgments involving a celebrity dog attack in recent years.
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