Overview
- In sworn excerpts filed this week, Brown denies fleeing, says he confirmed the housekeeper was breathing, secured the dogs, and left after being told paramedics were en route.
- Plaintiff Maria Avila alleges an unprovoked mauling by a large dog caused severe injuries including disfigurement, nerve damage, and loss of vision, and she says Brown walked away.
- Brown’s motion asks the court to strike claims for intentional infliction of emotional distress and punitive damages, arguing there is no evidence of malice or outrageous conduct.
- The court has not ruled on the motion, a hearing is set for Jan. 15, and the case is consolidated with a related suit for a Feb. 9, 2026 trial.
- Defense filings say no security footage exists because cameras were broken, and Brown says the dog belonged to his head of security and that he was not involved in its later removal to Humboldt County.