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Judge to Reduce Chris Brown Dog Attack Jury Award
Los Angeles judge may slash $12.9m jury award for housekeeper mauled by Chris Brown's dog.
In brief
Los Angeles judge may slash $12.9m jury award for housekeeper mauled by Chris Brown's dog. Los Angeles County Superior Court Judge Huey P. Cotton could reduce the $12.9 million jury award for Maria Avila after a dog attack at Chris Brown's mansion in 2020. Originally reported by Rolling Stone.
Jury awards $12.9m to housekeeper
A Los Angeles jury awarded $12.9 million in damages to housekeeper Maria Avila after a dog attack at Chris Brown's mansion in 2020.
Judge Cotton signals reduction
Los Angeles County Superior Court Judge Huey P. Cotton signaled he was on the verge of sharply reducing the $12.9 million jury award.
Lawyer requests $11m reduction
Maria Avila's lawyer Nancy Doumanian asked for a reduction to $11 million, citing the severity of Avila's injuries and permanent nerve damage.
Surgeon testimony details injuries
The surgeon testified Avila sustained a radial nerve injury, impairing her ability to grip objects, write, type, dress, groom, and clean.
Judge rejects further reduction
Judge Cotton rejected the lawyer's request for a smaller reduction, stating he would consider the allocation of cuts to medical expenses.
Avila describes attack trauma
Avila recounted being mauled by Chris Brown's Central Asian Ovcharka dog on Dec. 12, 2020, leaving her with severe facial and arm injuries and post-traumatic stress disorder.
Chris Brown testifies on incident
Chris Brown testified he heard the dog growling, found Avila face down, and called for help but did not personally call 911 due to concerns about media leaks.
Judge sets final decision
Judge Cotton will finalize the reduction of the $12.9 million jury award, with the housekeeper's lawyer to propose how cuts apply to medical expenses.
The one thing
Los Angeles County Superior Court Judge Huey P. Cotton could reduce the $12.9 million jury award for Maria Avila after a dog attack at Chris Brown's mansion in 2020.
