Candiace’s attorneys, Kenneth D. Bynum, Robert L. Jenkins, and Madison N. Gibbs of Bynum & Jenkins Regulation, launched a press release expressing their satisfaction with the dismissal. “Bynum & Jenkins Regulation is honored to have represented Mrs. Bassett and help in defending her title towards these allegations,” they stated.
Within the lawsuit, Michael, 64, objected to remarks made by Candiace about his intercourse life in a season 7 episode of Actual Housewives of Potomac. He claimed these remarks introduced him “public scorn, hatred, humiliation, ridicule, contempt, and/or embarrassment.”
Michael sought $2 million in damages from Candiace, together with $1 million in compensatory damages and $1 million in punitive damages. He additionally requested curiosity, lawyer’s charges, and related prices.