A Los Angeles jury has ruled that Chris Brown must pay nearly $13 million in damages to his former housekeeper, Maria Avila, after she was brutally attacked by one of the singer’s security dogs in 2020.

According to court details, Avila was taking out the trash at Brown’s home in Tarzana, California, when she was mauled by Hades, a 200-pound Caucasian shepherd. The dog reportedly ripped out “large chunks of her skin,” leaving her face and arm permanently disfigured and causing ongoing mobility issues.

Following a two-week trial, the jury found Brown and his company, Black Pyramid LLC, liable for negligence. They were ordered to pay Avila $12.9 million. Additionally, Avila’s sister Patricia (who was also working at the time) was awarded $885,000, and Avila’s husband, Oscar Olivo, received $50,000.

During the trial, Brown testified that he discovered Avila covered in blood and was “in shock.” He admitted fleeing the scene on his manager’s advice, saying the sight of blood “freaked [him] out” and that he feared it would turn into a “media circus” if he stayed or appeared on the 911 call.

Brown claimed he had previously warned Avila and her sister to stay away from the dogs, describing them as “absolutely not” friendly. The sisters denied the warning ever occurred, noting a language barrier that made such a conversation unlikely.

Brown has stated he kept the large dog for security due to experiencing “stalker-type situations.” He is currently on tour with Usher and is also facing separate legal proceedings in the U.K. related to a 2023 nightclub incident.