Two contestants on Netflix’s new series ‘Squid Game: The Challenge’ are threatening legal action over alleged injuries sustained during filming, including hypothermia.
Legal action brewing: A UK-based law firm, Express Solicitors, has begun proceedings against the show’s production company, Studio Lambert, although no lawsuit has yet been filed.
* The main health concerns center around the first challenge, “Red Light, Green Light,” where contestants had to remain motionless in cold temperatures for extended periods.
* David Slade, an accident specialist with Express Solicitors, said that at least two participants were made to feel unwell from the cold, resulting in one case of hypothermia.
Production company’s response: Netflix said that whilst three people received medical treatment during filming, they deny that any of these injuries were serious.
* In a statement, a spokesperson for the show said they care deeply about the health and safety of participants and that any claims of serious injury are untrue.
* Netflix also reported that precautions were taken against the cold, with hand warmers distributed and heaters placed in tented areas for contestants to use during breaks.
About the show: ‘Squid Game
* A total of 456 players compete in games inspired by children’s games with a jackpot prize of $4.56 million, the largest cash prize in game show history.
* The first five episodes premiered last week, with the next four due to be released this Wednesday.
Next steps: Express Solicitors is currently attempting to communicate with other contestants who may have been injured during the games.
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