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Maria Avila
Coverage of Maria Avila in the Nexus archive.
- Chris Brown ordered to pay housekeeper $13 million after dog attack
A California jury ordered singer Chris Brown to pay $12.9 million in damages to Maria Avila, a housekeeper mauled by his 200-pound Caucasian shepherd dog in 2020. Avila's sister and husband also received compensation for emotional distress. Brown testified the dog was for security, not a personal pet, and claimed he left the scene before paramedics arrived due to celebrity concerns.
- Mistrial declared in Chris Brown dog attack lawsuit: reports
A mistrial was declared in a $90-million lawsuit against Chris Brown by Maria Avila, who was injured by his dog Hades in December 2020. The attack occurred at Brown's Tarzana home, where Avila reportedly suffered physical and emotional injuries.