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Chris Brown Wants Verdict Tossed, New Trial for Dog Bite Lawsuit
TMZ • • general
Key Points:
- Chris Brown and his company, Black Pyramid LLC, have filed a notice to request a new trial after being ordered to pay nearly $13 million for a dog attack incident.
- A Los Angeles jury found Brown liable for his 200-pound Caucasian shepherd, Hades, mauling his housekeeper Maria Avila in December 2020, resulting in significant injuries requiring extensive medical treatment.
- Brown's legal team cites irregularities in the trial, jury misconduct, lack of sufficient evidence proving his innocence, and excessive damages awarded as reasons for seeking a new trial.
- A hearing to consider Brown's motion for a new trial is scheduled for September 22, where a judge will decide on the next steps.
