In a new legal action, former Vanderpump Rules star Faith Stowers is demanding justice against NBCUniversal, Bravo, and the producers of the reality TV series. Attorneys Bryan Freedman and Mark Geragos are leading Stowers' case, highlighting the dark side of unscripted television and aiming to hold networks and producers accountable. Seeking unspecified damages, the lawsuit sheds light on allegations of racial mistreatment, sexual harassment, physical violence, and retaliation within the show.

According to the lawsuit filed in the LA Superior Court, Stowers reveals that she was paid a mere $5000 for her participation in the fourth season of Vanderpump Rules in 2015, and virtually nothing afterward. The filing also describes how racial mistreatment and other forms of alleged misconduct became the norm on the show, with NBCUniversal and Evolution, the production company, failing to take appropriate action.

The lawsuit also accuses Stowers' castmate, Lala Kent, of violently assaulting her with a knife. Furthermore, it claims that when Stowers reported the unlawful behavior to her superiors, she was demoted to a "volunteer" position and had her already minimal compensation taken away.

Both Bravo and NBCUniversal have remained silent, refusing to comment on the allegations laid out in the lawsuit brought forth by Freedman and Geragos. In response to their silence, Freedman criticized NBC and Evolution for seemingly disregarding workplace safety rules, employment laws, and basic decency. He accused the networks of condoning vicious assaults, racist harassment, and disrespect towards veterans in pursuit of ratings.

Stowers' legal action also challenges the restrictions imposed on her and her freedom of speech by NBCUniversal and other entities involved in the production of Vanderpump Rules. This lawsuit follows a pattern of litigation against reality TV networks, with several other stars recently challenging non-disclosure agreements and seeking accountability for their treatment on these shows.

As Stowers seeks her day in court, her lawsuit against NBCUniversal, Bravo, and the producers of Vanderpump Rules serves as another indictment of the alleged misconduct that has plagued the reality TV industry. With the case now in the hands of experienced litigators like Freedman and Geragos, the outcome could potentially bring about significant changes in the way these shows operate and protect the rights and safety of their participants.