Leah McSweeney Files Suit Against Bravo and Andy Cohen, Cites Harassment and Relapse
Leah McSweeney, a former cast member of "Real Housewives of New York City," has initiated legal action against Bravo, Andy Cohen, and additional parties including NBC Universal Media, Warner Bros. Discovery, and Shed Media US. The lawsuit outlines a series of allegations asserting that the defendants perpetuated a work environment that was hostile and discriminatory, particularly towards McSweeney's efforts to maintain sobriety and manage her mental health disorders, which include depression, anxiety, and bipolar disorder.
McSweeney's 109-page complaint details claims of disability discrimination, retaliation, and gender discrimination, asserting that the culture within the show and network encouraged alcohol consumption and drug use, which adversely affected her alcohol use disorder. Furthermore, she accuses Cohen of using cocaine with employees and giving those individuals preferential treatment on the show.
Cohen has publicly denied the allegations, deeming them false. McSweeney, in response to Cohen's denials, has described the environment at Bravo as 'diabolical,' maintaining that the network and associated producers created a dangerous work setting and promoted substance abuse. The lawsuit is seeking undisclosed damages and a jury trial, aiming to hold the defendants accountable for the claimed unlawful employment practices.
