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Chris Brown Ordered to Pay Housekeeper $13 Million After Dog Attack

The jury also awarded damages to Maria Avila’s sister and husband after finding negligence in the 2020 attack.

  • On Tuesday, a Los Angeles jury found Chris Brown liable for nearly $13 million in damages regarding a 2020 incident where his dog mauled housekeeper Maria Avila at his Tarzana, California home.
  • The lawsuit stemmed from a 2020 incident where Brown failed to properly restrain Hades, a 200-pound Caucasian shepherd, while Avila emptied trash; Brown accepted partial liability for negligence before the two-week trial began.
  • Testimony indicated the attack caused "large chunks of her skin" to be ripped off, and Brown avoided calling 911 himself, fearing a "media circus" if his voice were heard on the call.
  • Awards included $885,000 for Patricia Avila, Maria's sister, and $50,000 for Oscar Olivo, with Brown and Black Pyramid LLC held responsible for the total damages.
  • Coming just four days after Brown began his co-headlining tour with Usher, the judgment marks a significant legal setback for the singer amid his ongoing high-profile legal disputes.
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Chris Brown (37) must pay millions of dollars in damages to a former housekeeper who was severely injured by his dog. According to Billboard, a judge in Los Angeles ruled that the singer was negligent and awarded the victim, Maria Avila, nearly 13 million dollars (11.4 million euros).

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TMZ broke the news in Los Angeles, United States on Tuesday, June 30, 2026.
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