American singer Chris Brown has suffered another legal setback after a Los Angeles judge ruled that his former housekeeper, Maria Avila, can collect part of his tour and royalty income. This will help satisfy a judgment worth nearly $13 million.
According to TMZ, the court granted Avila’s request to have money Brown earns from royalties and his ongoing tour redirected towards the judgment. This is the judgment she previously won against him.
Judge clears path to Brown’s tour earnings
Court documents showed that Avila asked the court to assign some of Brown’s incoming earnings to her. She continues efforts to recover the multimillion-dollar award.
Brown objected to the request, but the judge rejected his position and allowed Avila to proceed.
It is not yet clear whether the singer will seek reconsideration or appeal the ruling.
The decision means a portion of the money Brown earns from his current tour and other royalty streams could now be used to satisfy the outstanding judgment.
Dog attack case behind $13m judgment
The legal battle stems from a 2020 incident involving Avila. She was working as a housekeeper at Brown’s Los Angeles home when she was attacked by one of his dogs.
Avila later sued the singer over the incident, alleging that she suffered serious injuries.
Brown denied wrongdoing, but a jury eventually found him liable and awarded Avila nearly $13 million in damages.
The judgment has since become the subject of further legal proceedings. Avila seeks to collect the money awarded to her.
Tour income now under pressure
Brown is currently on tour, giving the ruling significant financial implications.
The latest decision does not mean Avila immediately receives all of Brown’s tour earnings. However, it gives her the legal right to collect from qualifying income until the judgment is satisfied.
The development adds another layer to Brown’s ongoing legal challenges. It puts fresh attention on how much of his tour and royalty earnings may ultimately be redirected towards the multimillion-dollar debt.
