Overview
- A Los Angeles jury found Chris Brown and his company liable on June 30 and awarded Maria Avila $12.9 million after her 2020 dog mauling at his Tarzana home.
- The court entered the judgment on July 16 and the judgment remains unpaid, with interest increasing the amount owed each day.
- On July 23 Avila’s lawyer asked the court to freeze Brown’s touring and entertainment accounts and to intercept income from his co‑headlining R&B tour with Usher to satisfy the award.
- On August 1 Brown and Black Pyramid LLC filed a notice saying they will move for a new trial, citing alleged trial irregularities, jury misconduct and excessive damages.
- A September 22 hearing is set to decide Brown’s new‑trial motion, and the judge’s rulings will shape whether collection against tour revenues or other entertainment income can proceed while the challenge is pending.