In 1988, Marquette filed a $2 million lawsuit against Warner Brothers in Manhattan Supreme Court, alleging that the Clint Eastwood film Bird portrayed him (via actor Tony Cox) in an unflattering and demeaning manner. "It's a shame what they did," he said.
In 1988, Marquette sued Warner Bros. in Manhattan Supreme Court for $2 million, claiming the Clint Eastwood film Bird depicted him negatively through actor Tony Cox's portrayal. He expressed disappointment with the studio's actions.