Andy Cohen and Bravo Settle Leah McSweeney's 'RHONY' Toxic Workplace and Alcohol Abuse Lawsuit

Andy Cohen and Bravo have reached a settlement with Leah McSweeney, ending the former Real Housewives of New York star's lawsuit over alleged toxic workplace conditions and encouragement of alcohol abuse. McSweeney filed the suit in February 2024, claiming that producers and Cohen pushed her to drink despite her sobriety struggles, leading to a relapse. The case also included allegations of a discriminatory and hostile work environment tied to her mental health and addiction history. The settlement, terms undisclosed, avoids a potentially damaging trial for Bravo and its parent NBCUniversal amid broader scrutiny of reality TV workplace practices. McSweeney, who appeared on RHONY seasons 12 and 13, had been vocal about her experiences, sparking conversations about duty of care in unscripted television. For Bravo, the resolution closes a chapter of legal exposure while the network continues to face calls for better support systems for cast members. The outcome signals that such disputes may increasingly end in private agreements rather than public verdicts.