Explosive Lawsuit Looms as Vanderpump Rules Star Faith Stowers Targets Stassi Schroeder!

Faith Stowers' request for Stassi Schroeder to cease publishing her "nonfactual" books may not have legal grounds, according to attorney Neama Rahmani. Rahmani, speaking exclusively to We, stated on Tuesday, June 20, that while he believes what happened to Faith was unjust, it is important to have a valid legal claim. This refers to Stowers' accusations that Schroeder, 34, had previously made racially insensitive remarks about her while they were working together on Vanderpump Rules.

The lawyer emphasized that in America, freedom of speech allows for the expression of racist, vile, and disgusting ideas, stating that despite their offensive nature, it does not warrant the removal of the book in which they are written.

According to Rahmani, Stowers, who is 34 years old, may have grounds to file a defamation lawsuit against Schroeder if she possesses sufficient evidence.

"The crucial inquiry lies in identifying the false statements that were uttered and assessing the extent of the damages incurred," he emphasized, acknowledging the unfortunate reality that merely holding racist beliefs does not give rise to legal liability in our nation.

These reality stars initially garnered attention in 2020 when Schroeder and Kristen Doute were dismissed from Pump Rules following Stowers' allegations that the women unjustly involved the police in an incident from previous years.

Stowers also claimed that during her time on the series from 2015 to 2017, the host of the "Straight Up with Stassi" podcast and Doute, who is 40 years old, made racially insensitive comments about her and her identity as a Black woman.

While both Schroeder and Doute publicly apologized for their past behavior, Stowers expressed her dissatisfaction with how things unfolded. On Sunday, June 18, the Challenge alum shared a link to her GoFundMe page, seeking support from her fans to raise funds for a lawsuit against Schroeder. Stowers alleged that Schroeder has been profiting from her negative actions since leaving Pump Rules.

Faith Stowers. Arlene Richie/Shutterstock

"Stassi Schroeder's recent book release, which has become a New York Times best seller, has once again included false and damaging claims about me. Despite all that she has put me and my family through, she continues to stand by these ignorant allegations. In response, I have taken the initiative to seek legal assistance in order to have the book removed and ensure that any royalties or funds generated from it are either donated to charity or used to support a chosen family. I am grateful for the ongoing support and solidarity in standing up against bullies and racial division," Stowers stated on the crowdfunding platform where she is requesting $20,000 for her legal battle.

In a statement to Us on Tuesday, the former SUR employee further explained her decision to pursue legal action against Schroeder, saying, "I believe that Stassi has not learned from her past mistakes and is still falsely accusing me of committing a felony in her book. This has had a detrimental impact on my career and my family. It is time to put an end to this once and for all." Stowers expressed her gratitude for finding a strong legal team and her hope for support from individuals who also oppose bullying and racial division.

Meanwhile, Rahmani stated that in order to prevent the New Orleans native from potentially releasing more sections of her book, Off With My Head, an attorney would require additional evidence from Faith's side. In addition to publishing her memoir in 2022, Schroeder, who is currently pregnant with her second child, has been embarking on a tour with her husband, Beau Clark, and profiting from the show.

"The royalties are subject to an agreement between Stassi and the publisher. Therefore, the publisher is obligated to provide those royalties," the attorney clarified. "If someone were to sue Stassi and obtain a judgment, they would then be able to enforce that judgment by garnishing Stassi's wages, seizing her bank accounts, and taking other actions permitted in civil cases. However, it is necessary to win the case before pursuing her assets."

With reporting by Christina Garibaldi