A judge has now ordered Chris Brown to appear in person over his housekeeper’s dog attack lawsuit. Failure to do so could result in serious consequences, the judge warned.
The “Take You Down” star will have to appear for a deposition in Los Angeles, despite no longer living in the state, as part of his former housekeeper Maria Avila’s lawsuit. The court has set a deposition date for the end of April, at Maria’s lawyer’s office.
The judge emphasized, “Failure to appear for deposition will be a violation of court order.” Avila had previously requested that Brown be compelled to show up, accusing his team of delaying the deposition and stating Brown had relocated to Nevada. In 2023, Chris posted on social media, “LA It’s been FUN. Cali will always be my second home, but I think it’s time for me to try something different.”
The case stems from an alleged dog attack in December 2020, when Avila, working with her sister at Brown’s home, was mauled by a large dog named Hades. Avila claims the performer saw the attack unfold but focused on removing the dog rather than helping her. She suffered severe injuries, including permanent disfigurement, and is seeking $90 million in damages. Brown denied the allegations, claiming Avila provoked the canine.
Despite Brown’s attorneys noting his busy tour schedule, the court set the trial date for February 2026.
