Chris Brown Faces Civil Lawsuit Over Housekeeper Dog Attack in Los Angeles

Chris Brown faces a civil lawsuit filed by his former housekeeper, Maria Avila, who alleges she was viciously attacked by a large dog at his Los Angeles residence and that Brown left her bleeding without providing aid. Avila claims the singer merely stood over her while on the phone and then fled the scene, resulting in severe injuries including disfigurement, nerve damage, and partial vision loss requiring emergency surgery. Brown denies these allegations, testifying under oath that he did not hear any screams or see blood, and that he checked if she was breathing before securing the dogs and summoning security. He argues his manager advised him to leave once paramedics were en route, countering claims that he fled the scene. Brown's legal team is seeking to dismiss claims related to intentional infliction of emotional distress and punitive damages, contending that there is no evidence of malice and that some allegations are exaggerated. The court's decision on these motions and the credibility of conflicting accounts will significantly influence the case's outcome and potential settlement.