Chris Brown's Alleged London Nightclub Assault Victim Seeks Default Judgement
By Afouda Bamidele on October 7, 2024 at 6:45 PM EDT
Chris Brown is allegedly not paying any attention to the petitioner of his London assault lawsuit. The singer has been accused of failing to respond to a lawsuit accusing him of assault at a London nightclub in 2023.
Chris Brown allegedly got physical with the victim during the encounter and smashed a bottle of liquor on his head, causing him to be hospitalized.
The Plaintiff Wants Chris Brown Punished For Negligence
The accuser, known as Abe Diaw, stated that the 35-year-old had ignored his lawsuit after serving him twice at his Los Angeles residence in February and April, respectively. Diaw explained in his motion:
"Despite this proper service, [Chris] has failed to file any response to the complaint or the first amended complaint, exceeding the statutory time limit for doing so. As of October 1, 2024, it has been 141 days since the defendant was served with the first amended complaint."
He continued that since Brown has remained “noncompliant” and effectively abandoned his opportunity to contest the claims cited in the lawsuit, the court should grant him a default.
Diaw stated that Brown owes him $16 million in damages for injuries and losses suffered during the incident at TAPE nightclub in England in February 2023.
According to the initial lawsuit filed in October 2023, Diaw claimed to have known the singer for a while. Per In Touch, he added that Brown had broken a bottle of Don Julio 1942 over his head.
Abe Diaw Allegedly Suffered Several Crushing Blows From The ‘Residuals’ Singer
The plaintiff continued that Brown struck him with the bottle several times, and each strike felt like "a crushing blow." Diaw added that he was knocked unconscious by the hits from Brown that evening, and he did not stop there.
The performer allegedly proceeded to stomp on the victim, causing him severe injuries and an eventual hospitalization. The victim explained that the doctors discovered he had suffered head injuries and torn ligaments upon his arrival at the hospital.
He also noted in the lawsuit that the nightclub possessed video footage of the alleged assault that evening. While Brown has yet to reply to the allegations, Live Nation, named a defendant in the lawsuit, has come forward to deny claims of involvement in the incident.
Brown Was Previously Named In A Lawsuit By His Former Housekeeper
Brown’s hands are full at the moment as he still faces a separate lawsuit filed by Avila over a 2020 attack by his dogs at his home.
Avila claimed in the lawsuit that she was attacked by a large Caucasian Ovcharka/Caucasian Shepherd dog named Hades on December 12, 2020, tearing large chunks of her skin out.
She accused the R&B star of being negligent as he was fully aware of his “dog’s prior dangerous attacks, biting, killer instinct and aggressive proclivities.” She demanded $90 million in damages from the artist, who denied all her claims and stated that she was responsible for her injuries.
Brown’s attorney added that Avila was aware of the risks associated with going in with the dog and may have “willfully and voluntarily teased, abused, or mistreated the dog and thereby provoked the attack.”
The Singer Was Hit With Another Lawsuit By City National Bank
Brown also got into another legal rumble with CNB, which demanded repayment of a loan granted to him and his associates to purchase two fast-food establishments.
The Blast reported that the financial institution noted that Brown was given a $2 million loan alongside producer The Dream and others to help them invest in two Popeyes restaurants.
The bank disclosed that Brown was responsible for repaying the loan as he was a personal guarantor. However, the case encountered a loophole as a judgment had already been declared favoring the CNB in Georgia.
Although the lawsuit’s origin was traced to Georgia, sources noted that the bank chose to file it in a Los Angeles court due to the singer’s residency in the city.
Chris Brown Has A Knack For Restaurant And Fast Food Businesses
In addition to the alleged Popeye purchase, Brown reportedly owns 14 Burger King restaurants in his home state of Virginia.
The chain of restaurants has seemingly contributed to his massive net worth, which is currently estimated to be between $50 million and $150 million.
Brown also reportedly owns his masters and maintains a 50/50 profit share in his music and business collaborations.
Will Chris Brown respond to this new lawsuit soon? Time will tell!
