Chris Brown Wants Verdict Tossed, New Trial for Dog Bite Lawsuit
Chris Brown is seeking to overturn a $12.9 million judgment awarded to his former housekeeper, who was mauled by his dog in 2020. His legal team has filed for a new trial, citing alleged jury misconduct and excessive damages.
Why it matters
The case highlights high-profile legal accountability regarding pet owner liability and the significant financial impact of personal injury litigation.
Chris Brown is not happy about being ordered to pay a woman nearly $13 million over his dog attacking her ... and officially plans on asking for the verdict to be tossed and a new trial set.
That's right -- the singer filed a notice in Los Angeles Friday, which was obtained by TMZ, to declare he and his company, Black Pyramid LLC, officially plan to ask for a new trial after the judgment entered on July 16.
We told you all about the case -- a Los Angeles jury decided earlier this month CB was liable for his 200-pound Caucasian shepherd named Hades viciously mauling his housekeeper Maria Avila while she was emptying trash in his Tarzana, California home on December 12, 2020. They ordered him to pay $12.9 million in damages.
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