Leslie Kuhn Sues Howard Stern and Beth Stern for $2.5 Million Over Alleged Hostile Work Environment
Leslie Kuhn filed a lawsuit against Howard Stern and Beth Stern, alleging a hostile work environment and seeking $2.5 million in damages. The suit claims pressures from on-site animal rescue operations and questionable business practices. Kuhn also seeks to invalidate a nondisclosure agreement she denies signing.
Jasmin Hunter / Wikimedia (CC BY 2.0)Lawsuit Filing Leslie Kuhn sued Howard Stern and Beth Stern for allegedly creating a hostile work environment, according to Page Six.
5 million in damages, as stated in court documents. Kuhn filed new documents on Sunday, per court documents. Howard Stern, who is 72 years old according to court documents, has yet to respond to the lawsuit, court documents show.
Employment Background Leslie Kuhn started managing the Sterns’ Hamptons mansion staffers and household operations, including Beth Stern’s extensive at-home feline rescue and fostering operations, in 2024, via the lawsuit.
Howard Stern’s production company sent Leslie Kuhn a letter in December 2025 stating she would receive a raise to $265,000 and an $80,000 bonus in 2026, according to the lawsuit. Kuhn was fired in February, the lawsuit states.
Allegations of Workplace Issues Leslie Kuhn alleged she faced immense pressures on the household created by irresponsible and untenable animal rescue and fostering operations occurring on-site, via Leslie Kuhn via court documents.
She allegedly witnessed massively disorganized and questionable business operations and accounting practices, per court documents.
Nondisclosure Agreement Dispute Howard Stern’s production company presented Leslie Kuhn with a nondisclosure agreement, which she denies ever signing, according to court documents.
Leslie Kuhn asked the court to make the NDA unenforceable because it does not allow her to speak freely about her employment and termination, court documents state. The NDA allegedly banned Leslie Kuhn from disclosing business affairs as well as Howard and Beth Stern’s personal affairs, including restaurant preferences and sleeping arrangements, via court documents.
Attorney Statement Leslie Kuhn’s attorney Leonard claimed in an exclusive interview with Page Six last week that his client is being entirely muzzled, via Leonard.
Story Timeline
4 events- 2026-04-11
Leslie Kuhn filed new documents in the lawsuit.
1 sourcecourt documents - 2026-02
Leslie Kuhn was fired.
1 sourcelawsuit - 2025-12
Howard Stern’s production company sent Leslie Kuhn a letter about a raise and bonus.
1 sourcelawsuit - 2024
Leslie Kuhn started managing the Sterns’ Hamptons mansion operations.
1 sourcelawsuit
Potential Impact
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Lawsuit response from Stern could lead to settlement or trial proceedings.
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Potential enforcement of NDA could limit Kuhn's public statements on employment.
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Damage award, if granted, would provide financial compensation to Kuhn.
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Court ruling on NDA may set precedent for employee speech in private household operations.
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Allegations of disorganized operations may prompt internal reviews at Stern's production company.
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