Leah McSweeney lawsuit

Andy Cohen and producers of The Real Housewives of New York City are pushing back against Leah McSweeney's discrimination lawsuit, requesting a pause on the case until a judge rules on their motion to dismiss. McSweeney's lawsuit alleges a hostile work environment, discrimination based on disability and gender, and claims that cast members were pressured to consume alcohol for ratings, which Cohen's team disputes as false allegations. They argue that McSweeney only seeks monetary damages, thus would not be prejudiced by a stay in proceedings, and highlight her lack of urgency due to not serving discovery requests in five months. The defendants assert that her claims are 'weak' and should be dismissed, as they believe she has not substantiated her allegations sufficiently. Additionally, Bravo conducted an independent investigation into her claims and found no wrongdoing on Cohen's part, yet McSweeney amended her lawsuit with further allegations. The legal battle continues as both sides prepare for the next steps in court.