--- title: "Michael Darby’s Defamation Lawsuit Against Candiace Dillard: RHOP Drama Unveiled" url: https://allabouttrh.com/2023/03/02/rhop-michael-darby-sues-candiace-dillard-for-defamation/ type: post date: 2023-03-02 modified: 2023-10-04 markdown_url: https://allabouttrh.com/2023/03/02/rhop-michael-darby-sues-candiace-dillard-for-defamation.md author: "Lara Sophia" --- # Michael Darby’s Defamation Lawsuit Against Candiace Dillard: RHOP Drama Unveiled The word on the street is that Michael Darby is suing Candiace Dillard- Bassett for defamation, per *[TMZ](https://www.tmz.com/2023/03/02/real-housewives-potomac-michael-darby-candiace-dillart-bassett-oral-sex-defamation/)*. According to legal documents, Ashley Darby's soon-to-be ex-husband is suing Candiace over the comments she made about him during an explosive fight with Ashley while filming season 7 of the *Real Housewives of Potoma*c. In the scene, Candiace tells Ashley, ***"Your husband likes to leave you and go to a man named [censored]'s house and suck his ****." ***While Candiace doesn't name names, she later alleges that Michael paid the man for sex. ``` [View this post on Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/reel/CkvwGu8tur6/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading)[A post shared by AllAboutTRH Entertainment Website (@allabouttrh)](https://www.instagram.com/reel/CkvwGu8tur6/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading) ``` Naturally, Michael is not happy with Candiace's claims and insists they are nothing more than BS. He says he sent the singer a cease and desist earlier this year to give her a chance to make things right. However, Candiace has yet to publicly retract her comments or issue an apology to Michael. Michael is seeking $2 million in damages. Candiace has yet to comment on the lawsuit. Part three of the *Real Housewives of Potomac *season 7 reunion airs on Sunday, March 5. ## Thoughts on this all? Sound off below! Who is Michael Darby suing for defamation? Michael Darby is suing Candiace Dillard-Bassett for defamation. What comments did Candiace make about Michael Darby? During an explosive fight with Ashley Darby, Candiace claimed that Michael likes to leave Ashley and go to another man’s house and engage in sexual activities. She later alleged that Michael paid the man for sex. How much is Michael Darby seeking in damages? Michael Darby is seeking $2 million in damages.