Andy Cohen & Bravo Settle Leah McSweeney Lawsuit
Leah McSweeney's lawsuit against Bravo and Andy Cohen has been settled.
The Brief
- Leah McSweeney accused Bravo and Andy Cohen of fostering a toxic work environment and encouraging substance use.
- The settlement ends Bravo's potential first courtroom trial with a cast member.
- McSweeney's attorney expressed satisfaction with the outcome.
Leah McSweeney, a former Real Housewives of New York cast member, has settled her lawsuit against Bravo and Andy Cohen. The case centered on allegations of a toxic work environment and substance use.
McSweeney claimed that her former employers encouraged her to resume alcohol use, which led to a relapse before she began filming in 2019. She initially filed the lawsuit in 2024, alleging that Bravo and its executives promoted her drinking for the show's drama and ratings.
In May 2025, McSweeney stated that several Bravo cast members publicly accused her of lying, and that Andy Cohen had influenced them to criticize her character and truthfulness to gain favor.
Cohen and Bravo denied McSweeney's claims. McSweeney has since withdrawn her suit following the settlement agreement, though the financial terms remain undisclosed.
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