A Los Angeles court has ruled that American singer Chris Brown is liable for the attack of his dog on a domestic worker in 2020, ordering him to pay $13 million in damages. The decision came after a two-week trial, in which a jury ruled in favor of Maria Avila, who sued the artist, claiming he was negligent by allowing his large dog to roam free in the yard of their residence.

According to Avila's testimony, she was attacked by the animal while she was taking out the trash. She stated that the dog inflicted severe wounds on her face, tearing off parts of her skin, which left her permanently disfigured. As a result of the attack, she lost sight in one eye and suffered serious nerve damage.

During the trial, Chris Brown argued that the dog was kept for security reasons and was not a pet. He also claimed that he had warned Avila not to go out into the yard without security guards present, as the dog was not friendly.

However, Avila and her sister, Patricia, who also worked at the singer's residence, denied that such a warning was ever given.

It was also revealed in court that after the attack, Brown did not call the police or offer medical assistance to the employee, but left the scene for fear that the incident would become public.

Although Brown admitted some responsibility, he disputed the severity of the injuries and claimed that Avila also had responsibility for the incident.

Maria Avila had requested $90 million in damages, but the court decided that she would receive $13 million, while her sister, Patricia Avila, was awarded $885 for damages suffered in connection with the incident.