AceShowbiz - Chris Brown’s housekeeper has agreed to a reduced settlement amount of $9.5 million, ending plans for a new trial in her lawsuit against him. This decision came after a judge lowered the original $12.9 million award due to concerns about the evidence presented.

The settlement was accepted by Maria Avila on October 1, following Judge Huey P. Cotton’s ruling two days earlier. The judge found the initial award excessive, citing a lack of sufficient proof regarding nerve damage and other claimed injuries. The adjusted payout breaks down to $3.85 million for past non-economic damages, $5.4 million for future non-economic damages, and $250,000 for anticipated future medical expenses.

Maria Avila filed her lawsuit in April 2021, accusing Chris Brown of negligence after she was attacked by his 200-pound Caucasian Shepherd dog in 2020 at his California home. The attack caused her permanent scarring and physical injuries. She was originally seeking $90 million in damages.

The legal battle included a mistrial in the first trial due to a juror improperly researching case details online and sharing them with other jurors. A second trial followed shortly after, resulting in the initial $12.9 million verdict that was later reduced.

Additionally, Maria’s sister, Patricia Avila, was awarded $855,000 for past economic damages and emotional distress, as she was present during the attack. The settlement avoids a costly and lengthy retrial for all parties involved.

This case highlights the complexities of personal injury lawsuits involving celebrity defendants and the challenges of determining appropriate compensation based on available evidence.

This article is based on reporting originally published by Xxlmag.