CHRIS BROWN FOUND LIABLE IN DOG ATTACK ON HOUSEKEEPER

A jury in Los Angeles found Chris Brown liable for a dog attack that injured his housekeeper in 2020. The attack occurred at Brown's home in Tarzana, California, when Maria Avila was attacked by a 200lb Caucasian shepherd named Hades whilst emptying the rubbish. Brown and his company Black Pyramid LLC must pay Avila $12.9m following the two-week trial. The jury ruled in Avila's favour on negligence grounds, according to Billboard.

Avila sustained severe injuries in the attack, which left her with permanent facial disfigurement, scarring, vision loss and nerve damage. She reported that the dog ripped off large chunks of her skin and required skin grafts from her abdomen to repair her arm, which left her with limited mobility. Brown had claimed the dog was kept for security purposes and was not his personal pet. During the trial, testimony indicated that Brown left the scene without calling emergency services or attending to Avila himself, reportedly fearing a "media circus" if his involvement became public.

Brown admitted some culpability before trial but disputed the extent of Avila's injuries and argued she bore partial responsibility. He stated he had warned the housekeepers the dogs were not friendly and should only venture outside with security present. Avila and her sister, also a housekeeper, denied that such a conversation took place, noting a language barrier would have made it unlikely. Brown told the jury he had purchased the dog through his security guards to protect his home from break-ins due to stalker situations he experienced.