Chris Brown Faces Lawsuit for Assault

Chris Brown is being taken to court by a photographer who alleges the musician's involvement in a violent incident.

Robert Rosen has filed a lawsuit against the singer and a L.A. Fitness gym for assault, battery, intentional infliction of emotional distress and false imprisonment in March.

According to TMZ.com, the snapper claimed he had been "shook with incredible force" for trying to take pictures of the 20-year-old star while he was playing basketball at the gym's court, reports Us magazine.

Brown's attorney Mark Geragos, however, has slammed the claims, casting doubt on the intentions of Rosen, who had previously sued Pierce Brosnan in late 2007 and lost the case after alleging physical harm by the actor.

Geragos said: "This is a specious and frivolous lawsuit by one of the paparazzi seeking publicity and a payday. [Rosen] has done this before and lost. We will vigorously defend against this."

Brown was previously taken into custody for allegedly beating his then-girlfriend Rihanna in February.

He pleaded not guilty at his April arraignment and is due to appear in court.