James Marshall Lawsuit for Accutane Goes to Trial

Tuesday, 15 March 2011 09:00

Actor Brian Dennehy Testifies in James Marshall Accutane Trial

When certain issues arise that affect a large number of people, sometimes it takes the involvement of celebrities in one way or another to generate a high degree of public notice to the problem.  Such could turn out to be the case with Accutane side effects, as actors have come together to help the plaintiff in an Accutane lawsuit filed by James Marshall.  His Accutane attorneys have put together a witness list with many recognizable names.  One of the first to testify in the case was actor Brian Dennehy on behalf of the plaintiff.

Severe Acne Drug Injuries Suffered by Actor

James Marshall, one three plaintiffs in the current lawsuit, was a rising star in Hollywood whose career was allegedly stunted as a result of using Accutane, an acne drug that was manufactured by Roche AG.  Specifically, Mr. Marshall developed inflammatory bowel disease.  Eventually, this condition grew so severe that Mr. Marshall had to have his entire colon removed.  This result has prevented him from acting in leading roles and has limited him to bit parts over time.  He is claiming $11 million in damages from the company.

The reason that Brian Dennehy was called to testify on behalf of Mr. Marshall was because he is seen as a witness who can speak accurately to the career prospects of the plaintiff.  During his testimony, Mr. Dennehy stated that Mr. Marshall was on his way to becoming an enormous star after feature roles in films that included “A Few Good Men” and “Gladiator”, a movie about two struggling boxers that co-starred Mr. Dennehy.

Accutane Side Effects Lawsuits

The claim that was filed by Mr. Marshall is one of thousands currently active.  To date, seven claims have gone to verdict, and all of them have eventually come down in favor of the plaintiff.  If you or someone you love has used this acne medication and suffered as a result, you need to seek the help of Accutane lawyers who have been holding large drug companies accountable for many years.  Contact the Phillips National Injury Group today to schedule a free initial consultation.