Chris Brown’s former housekeeper has asked a judge to issue an arrest warrant for the singer, claiming he has failed to cooperate with efforts to collect a $9 million judgment arising from a dog attack at his home.
Maria Avila won the civil case after telling jurors that she was seriously injured by Brown’s dog while working at his Los Angeles mansion in 2020.
Her latest request does not mean that an arrest warrant has already been issued or that Brown faces a new criminal charge. A judge must first decide whether to grant it.
Avila seeks access to Brown’s financial records
According to court documents obtained by TMZ, Avila wants to question Brown under oath about his income, bank accounts and other assets.
She claims the singer has refused to provide available dates for a court appearance at which she could examine his financial situation and determine how to collect the judgment.
Avila also alleges that the financial information Brown has already provided is incomplete.
Her filing reportedly raises questions about whether he has fully disclosed payment sources connected to his ongoing concert tour.
A debtor examination can require someone who owes a civil judgment to appear in court and provide information about income and assets. Failure to comply with such orders can, in some circumstances, lead to a bench warrant.
Brown has not publicly responded to Avila’s latest filing.
Jury initially awarded nearly $13m
A Los Angeles jury initially awarded Avila approximately $12.9 million in damages following a trial earlier this year.
The judge later reduced her individual award to approximately $9 million, an amount Avila reportedly accepted.
Additional damages were awarded to her sister, Patricia Avila, who witnessed the attack, and her husband, Oscar Olivo.
The judgment resulted from a December 2020 incident at Brown’s home in Tarzana, California.
Avila said she was taking rubbish outside when she was attacked by Hades, a large Caucasian shepherd kept at the property as a guard dog.
Dog attack caused serious injuries
The attack reportedly left Avila with severe injuries to her face and arm, requiring stitches, skin grafts and several medical procedures.
She also said she was left with permanent scarring, nerve damage, reduced mobility and post-traumatic stress disorder.
During the trial, Brown admitted negligence but said he had warned Avila and her sister not to enter the area where the dog was kept without first contacting him.
The sisters disputed his account and said no such warning had been communicated to them.
Previous effort targeted tour income
Avila has previously attempted to obtain money linked to Brown’s touring business to satisfy the judgment.
A judge reportedly authorised the transfer of certain current and future non-exempt payments owed to Brown, although his lawyers objected and challenged the scope of the order.
The latest application seeks to compel Brown to provide a fuller account of his finances and appear for questioning.
The court has not yet ruled on Avila’s request for an arrest warrant.
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