Howard Stern's former assistant, Leslie Kuhn, has filed a lawsuit against the radio personality and his wife Beth Stern, alleging she was subjected to a hostile work environment while employed at their Hamptons estate. The lawsuit, filed in a New York state court, claims Kuhn was fired in February 2026 after being given a raise to $265,000 plus an $80,000 bonus just two months earlier.
Kuhn began working for Stern in 2022 as an office manager at SiriusXM and was promoted to executive assistant the following year. She relocated to Southampton, New York, in 2024 at the couple's request to manage the household staff and oversee Beth Stern's extensive at-home feline rescue and fostering operations. The complaint alleges that her termination was a result of a hostile work environment, irresponsible animal rescue operations, and disorganised business practices.
Kuhn also accuses Stern's production company of forging her signature on two non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) that she claims she never approved. She is asking a judge to declare the NDAs null and void, arguing that they are one-sided and prevent her from discussing her employment while allowing the Sterns to speak freely. The NDAs would prohibit Kuhn from talking about the couple's personal habits, family, travel arrangements, and other matters.
Kuhn's attorney, John Leonard, told The Independent that his client simply wants the court to clarify her rights. 'The decision to seek declaratory relief from the court was a decision that was not made lightly,' Leonard said. 'My client is a very strong woman and she just wants the court to tell her what her rights are so she can move ahead lawfully.'
