Hurricane Leah Hits the Courtroom (Part 2)

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🗓️ 7 May 2025

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It’s part two of Hurricane Leah! This week, we’re continuing our breakdown of Leah McSweeney’s lawsuit against Bravo, NBCUniversal, and Andy Cohen—this time focusing on her alcohol-related claims and requests for accommodations. From her allegations about being pushed to relapse on Ultimate Girls Trip to Bravo’s alleged pattern of firing rather than accommodating cast members, we’re unpacking the rest of her complaint. Next, we’ll see what the judge has to say about Leah’s claims. What’s on the docket? Leah’s alcohol use disorder and related claims against Bravo and production Allegations that Bravo encouraged relapse during Ultimate Girls Trip Leah’s requests for reasonable accommodations — and what the law says about them Claims that Bravo has a pattern of firing cast members rather than offering accommodations Examples of other Bravo stars who maintained employment after getting sober Access additional content and our Patreon here: ⁠⁠https://zez.am/thebravodocket⁠⁠ The Bravo Docket podcast, the statements we make whether in our own media or elsewhere, and any content we post are for entertainment purposes only and do not provide legal advice. Any party consuming our information should consult a lawyer for legal advice. The podcast, our opinions, and our posts, are our own and are not associated with our employers, Bravo TV, or any other television network. Cesie is admitted to the State Bars of California and New York. Angela is admitted to the State Bars of Texas, Kansas, and Missouri. Thank you to our incredible sponsors! Wild Grain: Wildgrain is offering our listeners $30 off the first box - PLUS free Croissants in every box - when you go to Wildgrain.com/BRAVODOCKET to start your subscription. Quince: Visit Quince.com/docket for free shipping on your order and 365 day returns. Wayfair: Shop the best selection of home improvement online. Get renovating with Wayfair. Head to ⁠⁠Wayfair.com⁠⁠ right now. Rula: Head on over to Rula.com/ bravodocket to get started today. After you sign up they ask you where you heard about them. PLEASE support our show and tell them our show sent you. L-Nutra Prolon: Visit ProlonLife.com/DOCKET to claim your 15% discount and your $40 bonus gift. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0	This podcast is brought to you by Podcast Nation.
0:06.7	Leah was, and I'm not sure what the reason was, but as a viewer, she was just not participating in anything.
0:13.6	Yeah.
0:13.9	I know she ended up getting sick and she talks about it later, having to take a day out.
0:17.3	But from the outset, she just was acting like she did not want to be there. And maybe
0:21.2	it was because Heather was like, why aren't you drinking? And Marisol was so obsessed with cockies or
0:25.7	whatever. Maybe that is why, but she was really just, it would have been better without her.
0:30.7	You signed on to do a job and your job is to be entertaining. Plenty of other real housewives
0:35.3	have managed to be entertaining without drinking
0:37.5	for years and years and years. I'm not trying to sound harsh. That is the job.
0:51.5	Welcome to the Bravo Docket. We're your favorite reality TV drama meets the courtroom. I'm Sessie. And I'm Angela, and we're two attorneys with a passion for pop culture here to dive into the juiciest lawsuits and legal battles in the world of reality TV. Whether you're here for the facts, fun, or just some law 101. Let's get into today's case.
1:13.4	Hey, everyone, welcome back to the Bravo Docket.
1:15.9	This is Hurricane Leah Part 2.
1:18.3	We were jumping in right where we left off,
1:21.7	which is getting into Leah McSweeney's complaint
1:24.6	and discussing her allegations and giving our thoughts.
1:28.5	So without further ado, let's dive right in.
1:34.9	Next section, she says she agrees to continue employment tantamount to an abusive relationship.
1:41.0	Leah agreed to return for Roney season 13 because she felt she could make her experience
1:45.9	better. There's no question that defendants maintained acute awareness of Leah's disabilities,
1:50.9	which include depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, and addiction. So she said that she met Bravo
1:56.3	employees at the Odeon in New York to discuss the upcoming season.
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