Exclusive | Andy Cohen, Bravo settle bitter lawsuit with ‘RHONY’ alum Leah McSweeney who claimed they preyed on her alcoholism

The legal dispute between a former 'Real Housewives of New York City' alum and Bravo’s Andy Cohen concluded with a settlement, and all charges were formally withdrawn. The agreement, reported as an exclusive by Page Six, ends the bitter lawsuit that had lingered since the 2024 filing. Sources from The Times of India and Us Weekly confirm that the plaintiff dropped the case against both the network and Cohen, effectively closing the two‑year conflict.

The suit alleged that Bravo and Cohen preyed on the alum’s alcoholism, a claim that surfaced in media coverage throughout the litigation. Reporting converges on the settlement outcome but diverges on the narrative surrounding alleged exploitation, with Page Six emphasizing the ‘preying on alcoholism’ language. None of the outlets disclosed the settlement’s monetary terms or any acknowledgment of fault, leaving those specifics unreported.

The precise conditions that prompted both parties to settle, such as potential confidentiality clauses, remain unspecified. Consequently, future coverage will need to clarify whether the agreement includes non‑disclosure provisions or other restrictions, and how the resolution may affect the alum’s relationship with the Bravo franchise moving forward.