The Bravo Docket

Legal team, on the docket this week we have two more medical malpractice cases against the self-described ‘Boob God’ and ex-husband of RHOM star Lisa Hochstein: Lenny Hochstein. A warning to all that one of these cases involves some graphic details of a ‘mommy makeover’ gone wrong. We’re tying up the Pauline Pearlman case from last week, breaking down Alan Jaffery and Miriam Pavlovsky’s claims of poor pre and post-operative management, and discussing what Lenny’s defenses might be in both cases.

What’s on the docket?
Angela’s car accident and PSA to always wear your seatbelt!!
Tying up Pauline Pearlman case
Consumer Review Fairness Act
Lenny suing RealSelf and patients who posted bad reviews
Cesie watching Madmen for the first time
Alana Jaffery v. Lenny Hochstein
Breaking down Alan Jaffery’s claims including surgery risks and post-operative management
American Society of Plastic Surgeons Mommy Makeover handbook
How important it is to stay where you get your surgery done for enough time to heal
Cesie and Angela’s Oura rings
What probate court is for typically vs. in Texas
The medical theories around what may have happened in Alana’s surgery
Florida’s cap for medical malpractice cases
Botched and Cesie’s Paul Nassif spotting in LA
What Lenny’s defenses might be
Miriam Pavlovsky v. Lenny Hochstein
What wasn’t disclosed to Miriam pre-surgery
Cesie’s love of the show Chopped
Set of risks with different types of surgery
What does pre-market approval for a medical device mean (FDA approved vs. FDA cleared)
Criteria for suing a doctor for medical malpractice in Florida
Miriam’s corrective surgery, additional complications, and what she continues to suffer from
Update on Lisa Hochstein

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Legal team, we are returning to the Real Housewives cinematic universe and going to talk about one of our favorite house husbands to shade, Lenny Hochstein. We’ve covered him before, including his divorce with Lisa, but there’s been a wave of Lenny lawsuits lately that we’re here to dissect. On the docket this week are two cases - one involving allegations of sexual battery and intentional infliction of emotional distress and the other involving medical malpractice. Lenny is being accused of drug facilitated sexual assault by a Jane Doe, and sued by three patients for failures in post operative care. Next week, we’ll be covering the two medical malpractice cases we didn’t get to!

What’s on the docket?
Jane Doe's Sexual Assault case against Lenny
Bravo’s Docudrama Miami Slice
Our thoughts on Jane Doe’s filings
Tony Buzbee attached to one of the medical malpractice cases
Lenny v. Pauline Pearlman
What Pauline Pearlman is alleging
Terry Debrow’s history of lawsuits
Definition of medical malpractice
What is the cap on damages you can get on a medical malpractice case
Early symmastia (uniboob)
Pearlman's discovery requests

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Legal team, we’re closing out our Love Is Blind series with a few more cast members who filed lawsuits against Netflix production. On the docket this week we’re discussing Renee Poche and Stephen Richardson’s alleged experiences being a part of Love Is Blind, and what they are claiming is unlawful about the way they were treated pre and post production. We also explain why it may seem like we counter the arguments made by cast members, and where our frustrations truly lie when it comes to these reality TV lawsuits. And PSA - don’t forget to read your contracts thoroughly before signing!

What’s on the docket?
Our social media presence and Angela's new logical fallacies series on Reels and TikTok
Mark Geragos and Bryan Freedman role is reality TV lawsuits
Frustrations with PR lawsuits and PSA for our listeners on why we counter arguments made by these cast members
Renee Poche’s complaint against Netflix production
Delirium TV’s threats to take legal action against Renee Poche
California’s Unfair Competition law
Compilation of the facts between Renee's complaint, the temporary restraining order, and the preliminary injunction motion
Legal advice for NDAs and allowing third parties to speak on behalf
Prohibitions of LIB cast in their contracts
Renee’s alleged violations that Netflix sued her for
Explanation of evidence of notice
Renee’s causes of action
California labor codes and civil codes in Renee’s arguments
Importance of reading contracts before signing
Most recent update on the arbitration in this case
Stephen Richardson labor and wages lawsuit against Netflix
ABC test in California to determine employee vs. independent contractor
Marissa George's disagreement with Stephen's allegations
Result of Stephen Richardson's case

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*Trigger warning* - this case involves sexual assault.
Legal team, continuing on with our Love Is Blind series, on the docket this week is a case from Season 5 contestant Tran Dang, whose time on the show was never aired. During her season, Tran formed a relationship with LIB contestant Thomas Smith, and they ended up getting engaged. This case that Tran Dang filed is against multiple parties including Kinetic Content, LLC, Delirium TV, LLC and Thomas Smith. A settlement has been reached, but we breakdown what Tran Dang was alleging, explain why there was an appeal, and discuss the extensive participation contract that Love Is Blind contestants are given. We also give some personal updates on the latest cases we’ve been working on.
What’s on the docket?
Angela and Cesie personal work case updates
Details of the Tran Dang v. Kinetic Content, LLC and Delirium TV, LLC and Thomas Smith case
Background on the entities involved
What Tran Dang is alleging
Explaining how Love Is Blind is filmed
The Texas Courts of Appeal’s issued opinion
Why arbitration wasn’t an option
Sequestered parameters of Love Is Blind cast
The Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Act (EFAA)
Why there was an appeal
The sanctions motion that Tran Dang requested
Anti-SLAPP laws
The extensive LIB participation contract

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Legal team, on the docket this week we’re starting off our Love Is Blind series strong with Jeremy Hartwell’s lawsuit against Netflix over unpaid wages. Even though they have reached a $1.4 million settlement, we still think this case is worth diving into, as it provides insight into how reality TV stars are compensated. We discuss Jeremy’s complaints and allegations against the network, how class action lawsuits work and who benefits, and the differences and advantages of hiring independent contractors vs. employees. Next week we’ll be discussing another Love Is Blind lawsuit!

What’s on the docket?
What is Love Is Blind
Love is Blind rules about asking about looks
Magic Castle anecdote from Cesie
Cesie and Angela’s personal thoughts on the show
Jeremy Hartwell's labor exploitation and misclassification lawsuit
How class action lawsuits work and who benefits
Jeremy Hartwell’s allegations against the network
What are liquidated damages and why are they put in contracts
Background check requirements for Love Is Blind cast
Provisions in the contract that they’re opposing in this complaint
National Labor Relations Board complaint against Love is Blind

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