Leah McSweeney Wins Key Court Ruling in Lawsuit Against Andy Cohen and Bravo
Key Points
- Judge rejected Cohen and Bravo's late bid to force arbitration; case remains in public court.
- McSweeney alleges producers exploited her mental health and pressured her to drink despite addiction struggles.
- Andy Cohen denies the claims; McSweeney seeks unspecified damages as litigation proceeds publicly.
LEAH McSweeney has scored a major legal victory in her ongoing lawsuit against Andy Cohen and Bravo.
A judge denied an effort by Cohen and the network to move the case into private arbitration, meaning the dispute is set to continue in public court.
According to court documents, the defendants first handled parts of the case in federal court before later trying to shift it to arbitration. The judge ruled that request came too late, saying they had already given up that option.
McSweeney, known for appearing on The Real Housewives of New York City and Ultimate Girls Trip, has accused Bravo and Cohen of fostering a toxic work environment.
In her lawsuit, she claims her mental health and alcohol use disorder were exploited for entertainment and alleges she was pressured to drink despite her struggles with addiction.
She is seeking unspecified damages and claims the production failed to accommodate her known issues. A representative for Andy Cohen has previously denied the allegations, calling the claims against him completely false.
With the arbitration request rejected, the case will now continue playing out in open court — keeping this high-profile Bravo legal battle in the spotlight.
