Maria Avila, a former housekeeper for Chris Brown, testified Monday that she believed she would die when a large dog attacked her at the singer's Los Angeles mansion.
Avila, who had worked at the home only four times, told the jury she was unaware any dogs were present until the attack occurred while she was taking out the trash.
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She stated that neither Brown nor his team warned her about the dogs.
According to Avila, the dog first bit her face, then grabbed her arm and dragged her across the driveway.
She could not specify the distance.
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“I thought I was going to die,” Avila testified, describing the moment the dog had her in its jaws.
After the dog released her, Avila said she was covered in blood and in severe pain.
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She required surgery on her face, arm, and legs, and said her face was disfigured to the point she avoided mirrors.
Avila claimed Brown saw her after the attack but left once 911 was called. She said he did not offer comfort.
Brown previously testified he did not call 911 himself, fearing the call would leak, and left it to his team.
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Avila is seeking $90 million in damages from the 2020 incident. Brown denies responsibility, alleging Avila provoked the dog.
