A Los Angeles judge has ruled that Chris Brown must direct a portion of his tour earnings toward satisfying a $13 million judgment owed to his former housekeeper. According to court documents obtained by BlkCosmo, the judge approved an assignment order that will funnel money from the singer’s royalties and tour income to Maria Avila to cover the debt from her successful lawsuit.
The case stems from a 2020 dog attack at Chris Brown‘s Los Angeles home. Avila sued the singer after being attacked, and a jury ultimately found him liable. Brown objected to the income assignment request, but the judge sided with the plaintiff regardless.
The ruling comes as Brown continues his sold-out tour with Usher, one of the year’s most anticipated concert series. While his legal team could pursue reconsideration or file an appeal, the judgment remains enforceable against his performance and music revenue streams.
The $13 million figure represents one of the largest judgments against the artist in recent years. Though Brown denied wrongdoing throughout the litigation process, the jury weighed the evidence and determined he bore liability for the incident. With the income assignment now in place, Avila’s legal team can begin collecting from his various revenue sources until the debt is satisfied.
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