Chris Brown Worried Deposition Could Leak His Home Address

Singer Chris Brown is seeking court protection to prevent his personal information, including his home address and his mother’s name, from becoming public following a deposition in a high-profile lawsuit involving an alleged dog attack.

The R&B star appeared for a court-ordered deposition in Los Angeles on April 30, part of an ongoing civil suit filed by Maria Avila, a former housekeeper who claims she was mauled by Brown’s dog in 2020.

According to legal documents obtained by In Touch Weekly, Brown’s legal team is requesting that the court seal certain details disclosed during the proceeding to avoid compromising the safety of the singer and his family.

“The deposition went forward, during which Mr. Brown’s home address and mother’s name were revealed,” his attorney stated.

Avila alleges that she suffered severe and disfiguring injuries to her face and arms after being attacked by a Caucasian Ovcharka shepherd named Hades while working at Brown’s Tarzana home. She is suing for $90 million in damages, citing emotional trauma and long-term physical harm.

Chris Brown has denied any wrongdoing and maintains that Avila’s injuries were caused by her own actions. Though the singer had attempted to move the deposition to Nevada, where he now resides, the judge ruled that it would take place in California.

During the deposition, Brown’s lawyers requested a protective order to keep sensitive details confidential. When opposing counsel declined, the legal team instructed Brown not to answer questions regarding his Social Security number or other family members. Despite these efforts, his home address was still disclosed.

Brown’s legal filing argues that releasing this information could pose a serious security risk to both him and his family, including his minor children, who also live on the property.

“Mr. Chris Brown has historically had issues with intruders and trespassers,” the motion reads. “On one occasion, he returned from tour to find a stranger had broken into and was living in his home.”

The filing adds that allowing public access to the deposition could expose Brown to “unwarranted annoyance” and public harassment via media outlets or social platforms.

A ruling on the motion has yet to be made.