Chris Brown is asking the court to protect sensitive personal information as legal proceedings continue over a 2021 dog attack involving one of his pets. In a newly filed emergency motion in Los Angeles, the artist’s legal team requests that certain portions of his deposition remain confidential.
According to reporting by AllHipHop, Brown’s attorneys argue that making details like his residential address public could jeopardize the well-being of his children and other family members. “Mr. Brown has historically had issues with intruders and trespassers on his property,” the legal motion explains. “On one occasion, after having returned from a tour, Mr. Brown came home to a stranger who had broken into and was living in his house.” The filing emphasizes the seriousness of the issue: “These sorts of targeted break-ins not only constitute an ‘unwarranted annoyance’ but also threaten Mr. Brown’s and his family’s safety.”
The urgency of Brown’s request stems from the opposing side’s refusal to seal his deposition. Maria Avila, a former housekeeper, is suing the singer for $90 million, alleging that his dog, Hades, severely bit her, while Brown was present and did not intervene.
Though the case isn’t expected to reach trial until February 2026, it is one of the legal matters Brown faces. He is also engaged in a separate legal dispute with Warner Bros., seeking $500 million in damages for defamation. Brown claims a recent documentary misrepresented him as a “serial rapist and sexual abuser,” which he strongly refutes.
As the court case progresses, Brown is fighting to maintain privacy around his personal and family life amid growing legal scrutiny.