Judge Offers Chris Brown Reduced Dog Attack Payout or New Trial
A Los Angeles judge has ruled that the $12.9 million jury award against Chris Brown for a 2020 dog attack is excessive. Judge Huey P. Cotton has given former housekeeper Maria Avila the choice to accept a reduced $9.5 million settlement or face a new trial solely on the issue of damages. Brown admitted negligence but argued Avila was partially at fault for going outside alone. The judge rejected Brown's request for a full new trial based on juror bias but upheld the liability finding while cutting the financial penalty.




