Chris Brown to pay $13 million to housekeeper attacked by singer's Caucasian shepherd
Key takeaways
- A civil jury says R&B star Chris Brown must face the music for the vicious dog attack that in 2020 left one of the two housekeepers working at his Tarzana home hospitalized with injuries to her face, arm and leg.
- Court documents reviewed by The Times on Wednesday show that Brown owes Maria Avila $12.9 million in damages including emotional distress and medical expenses.
- Patricia Avila’s attorney Michael C.
A Los Angeles jury found Grammy-winning singer Chris Brown liable for the violent dog attack in 2020 involving his Caucasian shepherd and a housekeeper at his Tarzana home. (Alberto Pezzali / Associated Press) By Alexandra Del Rosario Staff Writer Contact July 1, 2026 3:58 PM PT 1 4 min Click here to listen to this article Share via Close extra sharing options Email Facebook X Linked In Threads Reddit Whats App Copy Link URL Copied! Print 0:00 0:00 1x This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here.
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A civil jury says R&B star Chris Brown must face the music for the vicious dog attack that in 2020 left one of the two housekeepers working at his Tarzana home hospitalized with injuries to her face, arm and leg.