In recent developments, British personal injury firm Express Solicitors has taken up the case of two unnamed contestants from the highly popular show, Squid Game: The Challenge, who claim to have suffered injuries during the filming process earlier this year. The firm, which is reportedly in discussions with other potential claimants, has sent letters of claim to Netflix demanding financial compensation for the injuries sustained.

CEO Daniel Slade stated that the contestants are seeking compensation for injuries suffered during the show's filming in January this year. Express Solicitors asserts that production companies need to prioritize the safety and well-being of participants, ensuring that health and safety standards on their shows do not put individuals at risk of harm.

While Express Solicitors continues to gather evidence, it has not filed a lawsuit yet and will do so only if deemed necessary. The firm alleges that poor health and safety standards on the set led to contestants experiencing hypothermia and nerve damage. These injuries, according to Slade, can have severe long-term health implications.

When initial reports of on-set injuries surfaced, Netflix refuted the claims, stating that it had taken all possible precautions and dismissing accusations of rigged gameplay in favor of influencers as "simply untrue." However, CEO Daniel Slade believes there is a valid case to be made and challenges Netflix's previous dismissal.

Slade revealed that one contestant described witnessing someone faint, followed by the shouts for medical assistance. Reports indicate that one individual even suffered from hypothermia, while another's hands turned purple from the cold. These injuries highlight the potential dangers that contestants faced during the filming process.

Recently, The Hollywood Reporter questioned executive producers John Hay and Stephen Lambert about the alleged on-set strife. Hay emphasized the importance of welfare and safety during production, while Lambert argued that Squid Game: The Challenge was not more demanding than other reality shows. He compared the challenges faced by contestants to those on survival-based shows, stating that treatment for mild complaints was not uncommon in such competitions.

The first five episodes of Squid Game: The Challenge are currently available on Netflix, with the remaining four episodes scheduled to be released on Wednesday, November 29. The season finale is set to air on December 6. As the legal battle looms over potential claims for compensation, the controversy surrounding the show continues to attract attention and raises questions about the responsibility of production companies to ensure the well-being of their contestants.