A young man who was a participant in the Greek version of the popular reality show “Survivor” is taking legal action against the program’s creators following a tragic boating incident that resulted in the amputation of his leg. Stavros Floros, now 22, lodged a lawsuit in a Florida court demanding $100 million in compensation.
During Season 13 of Survivor Greece, Floros was engaged in spearfishing off the coast of the Dominican Republic on May 11 when he was struck by a tourist boat, causing severe injuries to both his legs. Court records reveal that his left leg was severed above the knee during the accident, necessitating extensive medical treatment that included multiple surgeries and a 61-day recovery period in a Miami hospital.
After graphic photos of Floros post-accident were published by TMZ, Skai TV, the broadcaster of Survivor Greece, suspended the show and extended support to Floros for his treatment and rehabilitation. However, Floros claims that he did not receive adequate care and support from the production company.
Floros alleges that the production crew failed to provide safety measures despite being aware of the heavy boat traffic in the area. The incident occurred while Floros and another contestant were engaged in survival activities, not during the show’s competitive challenges. Floros’s fellow contestant corroborated the lack of safety precautions and the subsequent actions of the boat operator, who only returned to assist after being pressured by passengers.
In the lawsuit filed against AcunMedya, Acun LLC, and others associated with Survivor Greece, Floros asserts that decisions affecting contestant safety were made from Miami Beach, emphasizing his ties to Florida. He also mentioned being enticed to join the show due to its ties to Florida and the promise of a luxurious trip to Miami for the winner.
In response to inquiries, AcunMedya did not provide comments by the time of publication. Apart from Survivor Greece, the production company is responsible for various other international adaptations of the franchise in countries such as Turkey, Mexico, Romania, and Germany.
