Lifetime actress Natasha Wilson has filed a lawsuit against a dog owner after a bite left her with a permanent scar above her right eyebrow, according to court papers filed Nov. 3. The Natasha Wilson dog attack lawsuit claims the incident at a Los Angeles dog park two years ago caused disfigurement and derailed her acting career.
What the Complaint Alleges
The suit names Gregory Marcel as the owner of a dog called Scruffy. Wilson says the animal was not on a leash when it approached her French bulldog on Nov. 7, 2024, and that Marcel could not reach, control or restrain it in time. According to the filing, Scruffy stood over Wilson’s dog in what she describes as an aggressive and dominant posture, then jumped at her as she tried to step in. She says the impact knocked her to the ground, where the attack continued as she tried to protect her own dog with her body and hands.
The complaint states that Scruffy bit Wilson in the face, just above her right eyebrow. She sought treatment at a local hospital, where the injury was diagnosed as a facial laceration. Medical staff cleaned the wound and closed it with loose sutures because of the infection risk that comes with dog bites, the lawsuit says.
Scarring and Alleged Long-Term Effects
Wilson’s filing describes lasting physical consequences from the bite. It says she is left with a permanent, visible and painful scar, an altered eyebrow hair pattern, hypersensitivity around the wound and limited movement in her right brow. The suit also states that she has been told she needs scar revision surgery and further treatment.
Beyond the facial injury, the complaint claims shock and injury to her nervous system, along with physical, mental and emotional suffering. Wilson also alleges disfigurement and distress as a result of the incident.
Acting Career and Lost Earnings Claim
Wilson is known for her work in Lifetime productions, including the series UnREAL as well as the films Single and Ready to Jingle and Trust in Love. The lawsuit says the bite has prevented her from working in her usual occupation for the past two years, leading to lost earnings and a reduced ability to earn in the future. She is seeking damages that include medical expenses tied to the injury.
The complaint does not detail a specific dollar amount in the account of the filing.
Response From the Dog’s Owner
Attempts to find an attorney representing Marcel for comment were unsuccessful, according to the report on the filing. No public response from Marcel or his representatives was available.
The case remains active in the Los Angeles court system, with Wilson pursuing claims for her medical costs and the broader impact she says the attack has had on her health and career.
