Lifetime Actress Sues Over West Hollywood Dog Attack
Natasha Wilson alleges a neighbor's dog bit her face at the West Hollywood Dog Park, leaving a permanent scar.
Updated on Nov. 6, 2026 in Dogs
Actress Natasha Wilson has filed a lawsuit against Gregory Marcel after his dog Scruffy bit her on the face at the West Hollywood Dog Park on November 7, 2024. The lawsuit was reported by The New York Post on November 4.
Why it matters
The suit highlights questions of owner liability when dogs attack people in public off-leash areas in West Hollywood. Wilson's claims center on lasting physical injury and lost earning capacity rather than only the immediate bite.
The lawsuit alleges the bite caused a laceration treated with stitches and antibiotics, with a permanent scar and impaired movement of the right brow. The total damages Wilson is seeking have not been specified.
The players
Natasha Wilson
Natasha Wilson is a Lifetime actress whose recent credits include the 2024 film Trust in Love and the TV series UnREAL.
Gregory Marcel
Gregory Marcel is the owner of the dog Scruffy, named in the lawsuit over the West Hollywood attack.
The details
Wilson was walking her French bulldog at the park around 9:40 p.m. when Marcel's dog allegedly approached in an aggressive, dominant posture and jumped on her as she tried to pick up her dog. The lawsuit seeks economic damages including medical expenses, wage loss and loss of earnings capacity.
Timeline
November 7, 2024: Dog attack at West Hollywood Dog Park, around 9:40 p.m.
November 4: The New York Post reports on the lawsuit.
Legal Context
California's dog bite statute holds owners strictly liable for bites that occur in public places, which is the framework a claim like Wilson's typically invokes. The case shows how that rule applies to injuries sustained in shared off-leash dog park settings.
West Hollywood dog park visitors may want to stay aware of how their dogs behave around others, since owners can face civil claims over bites. Owners who bring dogs to shared park areas should keep control of their animals at all times.
The takeaway
Dog owners in shared spaces carry real liability for their animals' behavior, even when an attack seems sudden. Keeping dogs leashed or under close control can reduce the risk of injury to others.
Further reading
Explore more on Dogs to see how dog owners and parks handle safety in shared spaces.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Wichita Eagle.
