The owner of an Atlanta recording studio is suing comedian Katt Williams for $1 million, saying the comic threatened him with his dog in order to avoid paying a debt.

In the civil complaint filed Wednesday, Powers is asking for damages for assault, battery, false imprisonment, damage to property and intentional infliction of emotional distress. He also wants to be paid for the time Williams spent in his recording studio, which Powers said totals $28,600. The AJC obtained a copy of the complaint Friday.

The suit cites two alleged incidents as the basis for Powers' claim -- one at Powers' recording studio last October and another a month later at a Midtown Atlanta hotel.

According to the court filing, Williams and his bodyguards came to Powers' studio early one morning last October for a scheduled appointment. Williams allegedly brought his dog, which was not described in the complaint.

While Williams was working inside, his dog was allowed to roam freely outside where Powers said his son also was walking their pet. "Williams walked outside and gave his dog a verbal attack signal, at which point Williams' dog ran to and attacked Powers' dog. Powers and his son had to pry Williams' dog's teeth off of Powers' dog," the complaint said.

Powers' dog allegedly suffered "substantial and nearly life-threatening" injuries.

Powers said the next month Williams invited him to the Four Seasons luxury hotel to discuss the debt and the dog attack.

Powers said he arrived and was directed to a chair in the middle of a room and surrounded by Williams’ bodyguards.

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