R&B Star Ne-Yo Sued by Delivery Driver Over Alleged ‘Vicious’ Dog Attack

Post By DJ Longers
August 7, 2026

R&B Star Ne-Yo Sued by Delivery Driver Over Alleged ‘Vicious’ Dog Attack

LOS ANGELES — Grammy-winning R&B singer Ne-Yo is facing legal action after a delivery worker alleged she was subjected to a violent, unprovoked attack by the star’s unrestrained dog while dropping off a package at his American home.

The lawsuit, filed by courier Dominique Bridgett in Fulton County Court, Georgia, accuses the So Sick hitmaker, real name Shaffer Chimere Smith, of negligence after his canine allegedly bit her leg, leaving her with thousands of dollars in medical bills and injuries that may be permanent.

The legal filing became public on Thursday after details were first disclosed by US news outlets.

A Package Drop-Off Turned Nightmare

According to court documents, the incident occurred on 12th July 2025 while Bridgett was lawfully delivering a package to Ne-Yo’s mansion in Alpharetta, an affluent suburb of Atlanta.

The complaint states that as Bridgett approached the property, Ne-Yo's dog came at her without warning and bit her on the leg, causing "severe bodily injury, pain, shock, and distress".

Lawyers representing Bridgett describe the animal as "vicious and dangerous", alleging it was allowed to roam freely despite a known history of aggressive behavior towards people.

The lawsuit argues that the 46-year-old musician:

"Knew or should have known of the peculiar propensities that rendered the canine in question vicious or dangerous, but failed to maintain proper control over the animal."

Because the case is framed under negligence rather than strict liability, Bridgett's legal team must establish that Ne-Yo was aware of the dog’s dangerous tendencies prior to the incident and failed to take reasonable precautions to protect visitors.

Rising Medical Bills and Permanent Injury Claims

Bridgett has documented $9,039.50 (£7,100) in direct medical expenses resulting from the attack.

However, her attorneys warn that her physical injuries and trauma "may be permanent in nature", prompting her to seek an unspecified sum in compensatory damages to cover ongoing care, lost income, and emotional suffering.

Ne-Yo and his representatives have not yet publicly commented on the lawsuit or indicated how they intend to respond in court.

Key Legal Details — Bridgett v. Shaffer Chimere Smith

Case Element	Official Court Filing Details
Plaintiff	Dominique Bridgett (Delivery Worker)
Defendant	Shaffer Chimere Smith p/k/a Ne-Yo
Jurisdiction	Fulton County Court, Georgia, US
Alleged Incident Date	12th July 2025
Claimed Medical Costs	$9,039.50 (£7,100+) plus unspecified damages

High-Profile Celebrity Dog Bite Disputes

The action against Ne-Yo comes amid heightened scrutiny surrounding celebrity pet ownership and liability.

Earlier this year, fellow R&B performer Chris Brown faced a staggering $12.9 million (£10.1 million) jury verdict following a negligence claim brought by a former housekeeper who was severely injured by his guard dog outside his California residence.

Legal experts note that delivery personnel, postal workers, and service staff have clear legal protections when entering private property to perform duties, placing a strict burden of responsibility on homeowners to ensure pets are securely housed during deliveries.