Chris Brown faced another legal headache as his former housekeeper targeted his tour earnings. Maria Avila sought access to money from his Usher shows while pursuing her nearly $13 million judgment.
The dispute followed a jury verdict over a 2020 dog attack at Brown’s Los Angeles mansion.
Chris Brown is fighting Maria Avila’s effort to collect her nearly $13 million judgment
Brown filed court documents objecting to Avila’s latest collection efforts, according to TMZ. The singer argued that her request stretched far beyond what California law allowed.
Avila had asked the court to redirect Brown’s present and future income toward the judgment. Her request reportedly included tour earnings, royalties, entertainment payments, and other income.
The former housekeeper won a substantial award after a jury sided with her following trial. Avila said Brown’s dog attacked her while she worked at his Tarzana-area home.
She described severe injuries to her arm and face during emotional testimony. She also said the incident left her with permanent scars and post-traumatic stress disorder.
“I will never be the same again,” Avila told jurors during the proceedings.
Brown denied wrongdoing and argued that Avila had provoked the dog before the attack. The jury ultimately rejected his position and awarded Avila nearly $13 million.
The latest battle shifted away from the original attack and toward collecting that judgment.
Avila claimed Brown had made no effort to satisfy the award, according to court filings. Her legal team therefore sought access to his financial records and incoming payments.
Brown’s current tour with Usher became a major focus of those collection efforts. The nationwide stadium run included 33 performances scheduled between June and December.
Avila’s attorneys reportedly wanted payments connected to the tour redirected toward the outstanding judgment. They also sought income from royalties and other entertainment ventures.
Her lawyers further requested a financial examination involving Brown. Such proceedings could reveal his assets, earnings and other available sources of payment.
Brown pushed back against the broader collection strategy in his latest filing. His legal team argued that Avila could not simply claim every dollar he earned.
For now, Brown continued his tour while the legal dispute remained unresolved. Avila’s efforts showed that winning a massive judgment did not guarantee immediate payment. The case therefore entered another complicated chapter, with Brown fighting to protect his future earnings.
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