Former Real Housewives of New York City star Leah McSweeney's lawsuit against Bravo, producer Andy Cohen, and others involved in the franchise will proceed in federal court after a judge denied a request to move the case to private arbitration. The lawsuit alleges discrimination, a hostile work environment, and claims that producers pressured McSenzie to drink while working on two seasons of The Real Housewife and a season of The Revolution. The complaint also accuses Cohen of playing favorites with castmembers who socialized with him. McSennennenneth: The judge's decision is a "huge ruling" and reflects the reality TV industry's "rotted workplace culture".