Chris Brown Found Liable In Dog Attack Lawsuit, Ordered To Pay Former Housekeeper $13 Million After Jury Verdict

Chris Brown has suffered a major legal setback after a jury found him liable in a civil lawsuit filed by his former housekeeper over a dog attack at his Los Angeles home.

A jury reached its decision Tuesday following a lengthy trial involving Chris Brown and his former housekeeper, Maria Avila.

Maria sued the singer, alleging he was negligent by allowing a large dog to roam freely in the backyard of his property. She claimed she was attacked while taking out the trash, suffering serious injuries during the incident.

During the trial, Maria testified that she was left covered in blood following the attack. Chris Brown’s legal team argued that Maria provoked the dog and was responsible for her own injuries.

Chris also testified that he did not personally call 911 because he feared news of the incident would leak to the media. Instead, a member of his team ultimately contacted emergency services.

Maria initially sought $90 million in damages in the lawsuit.

The jury ultimately ruled in Maria’s favor, finding Chris Brown liable for her injuries. While the verdict has been reached, additional details regarding the total amount of damages awarded have not yet been announced.

The case marks another legal chapter for the Grammy-winning singer, whose legal team has not yet publicly commented on the jury’s decision.