In November 2015, Danica Dillon filed a $500,000 lawsuit in Philadelphia, accusing Josh Duggar of assault and battery during two sexual encounters earlier that year. According to the filing:

: Dillon alleged that Duggar approached her at a Philadelphia strip club in March 2015, paid $600 for lap dances, and later paid $1,500 for "her company" at a hotel. She claimed that during sex, Duggar became "very rough," causing her physical and emotional injuries.

: The lawsuit stated that Duggar met her again a month later at another club to apologize for his previous actions, but allegedly assaulted her a second time.