Netflix series Squid Game: The Challenge are now seeking compensation for injuries they allegedly sustained while participating in the intense competition. The legal representation for two unnamed players, provided by Express Solicitors, claims that these individuals suffered injuries such as hypothermia and nerve damage during the course of the show.
As the legal battle unfolds, questions arise about the welfare standards on set and the responsibilities of the production company.
Express Solicitors has taken on the case, asserting that the contestants faced injuries that go beyond the expected challenges of the game. These injuries, including hypothermia and nerve damage, are attributed to the grueling conditions imposed during filming. The contestants, believing they were engaging in a lighthearted competition, now find themselves grappling with unexpected physical consequences.
The law firm alleges that the injuries occurred when participants were required to maintain motionless positions in cold temperatures for extended periods while filming. CEO Daniel Slade emphasized the unexpected toll on contestants, stating, «Contestants thought they were taking part in something fun, and those injured did not expect to suffer as they did.» The firm has sent letters of claim to Studio Lambert, the co-producer of the show, outlining the alleged injuries and attributing them to subpar health and safety standards on set.
Express Solicitors' move to send letters of claim to Studio Lambert represents a preliminary step before potential legal action. By
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