A lawsuit filed in Manhattan federal court alleges that a former cast member of the 'Real Housewives of New York' was subjected to a 'rotted workplace culture' while filming the reality show. The plaintiff, Leah McSweeney, claims she was pressured to drink alcohol on the show despite her struggles with alcoholism. The lawsuit also alleges that McSweeney was retaliated against when she wanted to stay sober or requested accommodations to support her sobriety efforts.
The defendants, including producer Andy Cohen and the Bravo channel, argued that the lawsuit's allegations are protected by the First Amendment. They contended that the claims should be dismissed as they pertain to events that occurred on camera during the show.
