Contestants from the Netflix show “Squid Game: The Challenge” are reportedly considering legal action against the streaming giant and the show’s producers. The claim, brought forward by a British personal injuries law firm, alleges that two unnamed players suffered hypothermia and nerve damage during the filming of the game show.
Express Solicitors, known for its no-win-no-fee claims, issued a press statement revealing that they have sent letters of claim to Studio Lambert, the co-producer of “Squid Game: The Challenge.” The allegations stem from the filming of the show’s opening game, ‘Red Light, Green Light,’ which required participants to evade the attention of a menacing robotic doll. The game took place at Cardington Studios, a former Royal Air Force base in Bedford, during a cold snap in the UK. Netflix had previously confirmed that three out of 456 players required medical attention during filming.
The contestants claim that they were exposed to harsh conditions, including cold temperatures, and were forced to stay motionless for extended periods as part of the competition, leading to health risks. Express Solicitors emphasized that the contestants, expecting a fun and challenging experience, did not anticipate the injuries they allegedly suffered. But, that was the whole point of the game. It was meant to be like that. The claims certainly seem to be over-dramatized as there is absolutely nothing which people could not presume by themselves.
In response, a spokesperson for “Squid Game: The Challenge” denied the existence of any filed lawsuits, asserting that they take the welfare of their contestants extremely seriously.
This is indeed a serious concern for Netflix as the platform must have taken care of the medical conditions on the set. Let’s wait to see how it unfolds.