Overview

• Faith Stowers, the only Black star on 'Vanderpump Rules,' sues Bravo, NBCUniversal, and Evolution Media for discrimination, retaliation, and emotional distress.
• Stowers alleges she was subjected to racist harassment, sexual harassment, and physical violence, including an incident where co-star Lala Kent allegedly threatened her with a knife.
• The lawsuit claims Stowers was demoted to an unpaid 'volunteer' after reporting her mistreatment, despite her significant contributions to the show.
• Several former cast members were fired for racism against Stowers in 2020, but some have been rehired for a new Bravo show, 'The Valley.'
• Stowers seeks compensatory damages, civil penalties, and a jury trial, highlighting the industry's need for a 'reality reckoning' on workplace safety and decency.