NEW YORK — Bravo Network is seeking to keep the details of its ongoing legal dispute with former “Real Housewives of New York City” star Leah McSweeney out of the public eye. The network’s legal team is attempting to prevent McSweeney’s attorneys from accessing confidential documents and interviewing executives under oath as part of the case.
McSweeney has alleged that Bravo and its executives engaged in misconduct during her time on the show, claiming in her lawsuit that she was pressured to relapse into substance abuse for better ratings. This lawsuit, initiated in 2024, also includes accusations of sexual harassment against Bravo executive Andy Cohen, who allegedly made inappropriate comments regarding McSweeney’s breast augmentation. Cohen has denied all allegations of wrongdoing.
While McSweeney’s contract stipulated that disputes must be resolved privately, there is a legal precedent that allows sexual harassment cases to be adjudicated in public court. Earlier in the legal proceedings, a judge dismissed part of McSweeney’s claims, yet her sexual harassment allegations remain on the table, allowing the case to continue in court.
Bravo is now arguing that the rest of the lawsuit should be settled through arbitration, as per the terms of the contract. The legal team is in a race against time, seeking to halt discovery processes that would allow McSweeney’s team to access confidential materials and conduct depositions of executives while the judge rules on whether the case can proceed in a public forum.
McSweeney’s attorney, Gary Adelman, accused Bravo, Cohen, and the involved producers of attempting to delay the legal process while concealing evidence that could harm their case. He emphasized the importance of transparency, stating that the public has the right to know the truth.
Despite Bravo’s efforts to move the case into arbitration, McSweeney’s legal team is pressing forward, determined to secure the evidence necessary for their claims. Adelman expressed confidence that regardless of the venue, the truth of the situation will emerge.
A representative from Bravo did not respond to requests for comment on the ongoing legal matter.
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