Former Real Housewives of New York cast member Leah McSweeney's lawsuit against Bravo and executive producer Andy Cohen will proceed in a public courtroom after a judge shot down a request to move it to private arbitration. Reality television producers on several shows have been accused of prioritizing the audience over talent on shows, leading to defamation claims and lawsuits over sexual assault and unsafe work environments. McSweeney, who spoke about her sobriety on the show, has accused