Leah McSweeney, known for her role on Real Housewives of New York City, is escalating her legal battle against NBCUniversal and Bravo, claiming that executives have manipulated her former costars to harm her public image. Initially filing her lawsuit in February 2024, McSweeney alleges that producers exploited her struggles with substance abuse to enhance the show's drama, even pressuring her to drink alcohol despite her recovery efforts. Recent court documents reveal that McSweeney has named Jennifer Geisser, an executive vice president at NBCUniversal, in her suit, asserting that there was a coordinated effort to discredit her amidst the ongoing legal proceedings involving Andy Cohen. Reports indicate that several cast members, including Kyle Richards and Dorinda Medley, publicly questioned McSweeney's claims shortly after her lawsuit was filed. McSweeney's attorney, Gary Adelman, stated that they are prepared to move into the discovery phase, where they will seek to question Cohen and other defendants under oath. The updated lawsuit now details alleged actions taken to spread negative stories about McSweeney and obstruct her career.