Chris Brown Ordered To Pay $13 Million After Dog Attack

Chris Brown was ordered to pay $13 million in damages to his housekeeper, Maria Avila, after she was severely mauled by his 200-pound Caucasian shepherd, Hades, at his California home in 2020. A jury found the musician liable for the attack, which occurred while Avila was taking out the trash on Brown's Tarzana property. Avila testified that the dog, which Brown used as a guard dog, tore "large chunks of skin" from her body, causing significant injuries to her arm and face that necessitated multiple sutures and skin grafts. She also reported suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder and nerve damage, impacting her ability to work. The incident took place at Brown's home, valued at $6 million. Brown, who was present during the attack, testified that he immediately kennelled the dog after realizing the severity of Avila's injuries. He described the scene as "graphic" and "shocking," noting the substantial amount of blood and the visible "severed" skin around Avila's nose and under her eye. Brown stated that his security guard called an ambulance for Avila following the attack. The musician's net worth has been previously stated as $100 million.