A former employee of Howard Stern and Beth Stern has filed a lawsuit against the couple, alleging a “hostile work environment” and raising questions about the circumstances surrounding her termination.

According to court documents obtained by PEOPLE, Leslie Kuhn filed her complaint on April 5, seeking compensation for the “costs of this action” and other relief the court “deems just.” The lawsuit outlines her employment history, responsibilities, and claims about the conditions she experienced while working for the Sterns.

Kuhn says she initially joined The Howard Stern Show in September 2022 as an office manager through SiriusXM. Less than two years later, in January 2024, she was promoted to serve as Howard Stern’s executive assistant.

By May 2024, Kuhn alleges that her role expanded significantly when she was asked to relocate to the couple’s sprawling Southampton, New York estate—reportedly a 20,000-square-foot property known as Oceanview.

According to the complaint, Kuhn was tasked not only with assisting Howard Stern but also supporting Beth Stern’s daily operations. Her responsibilities allegedly included “managing the staff of the mansion, setting staffing schedules, completing staff payroll and managing general household operations,” as well as helping with Beth’s extensive animal rescue efforts.

The lawsuit claims that in December 2025, Kuhn received a letter from Stern’s production company, One Twelve, praising her work and confirming she would receive both a bonus and a raise in 2026.

However, just a few months later, her employment was abruptly terminated around February 26. According to the complaint, Kuhn was informed by a company executive that her position was being eliminated due to downsizing.

Kuhn alleges that during the termination process, she was also accused of “misconduct of a nature that would be detrimental to one’s reputation,” which she claims could harm her future job prospects.

Central to Kuhn’s lawsuit are claims that her firing was not due to downsizing but rather tied to deeper workplace issues.

Her attorney, John J. Leonard, stated in the complaint that Kuhn’s termination stemmed from “a hostile work environment and enablement of that hostile work environment,” as well as “immense pressures on the household created by irresponsible and untenable animal rescue and fostering operations occurring on-site.”

The filing also references alleged “massively disorganized and questionable business operations and accounting practices,” which Kuhn claims contributed to the situation.

Another key element of the lawsuit involves multiple confidentiality and non-disclosure agreements Kuhn says she was asked to sign.

She claims she refused to sign a separation agreement that included a nondisclosure clause, arguing it was “non-mutual” and designed to protect only the Sterns. The complaint further alleges that certain agreements were “unenforceable” and even “fabricated.”

Kuhn also disputes the authenticity of a separate NDA, claiming, “No person or persons… ever presented Kuhn with the Non-Disclosure Agreement for her signature.” Her attorney described the document as “fraudulent and unenforceable.”

Leonard added, “We contend that the defendants used manufactured and unenforceable non-disclosure/confidentiality agreements as a means to leverage Leslie Kuhn into silence and deprive her of the right to defend herself from accusations detrimental to her reputation and her livelihood.”

At this stage, the claims remain allegations, and representatives for Howard and Beth Stern have not publicly responded.

As the case moves forward, it could shed more light on the inner workings of high-profile households and the legal complexities surrounding employment disputes—particularly when confidentiality agreements are involved.

For now, Kuhn’s lawsuit marks the beginning of what could become a closely watched legal battle involving one of radio’s most recognizable figures.