A $100 million lawsuit filed by Survivor Greece contestant Stavros Floros has made explosive allegations about the reality show\u2019s production, including claims that castaways were supplied with cocaine and marijuana after a horrific accident that left him without a leg.<\/strong><\/p>\n Floros, 22, says he was spearfishing for food while filming Survivor Greece<\/em> in the Dominican Republic when a tourist boat struck him on May 11.<\/p>\n According to the lawsuit, the boat\u2019s propeller completely severed his left leg and severely injured his right leg.<\/p>\n A tourniquet applied after the accident is alleged to have saved his life.<\/p>\n Floros was initially taken to a local clinic before being medically evacuated to the United States. He ultimately spent around two months in a Miami hospital, undergoing multiple operations before doctors amputated his left leg above the knee.<\/p>\n The young Greek contestant is now suing Acun Ilicali, Acun Medya, Acun Medya Global, Acun LLC and Greek broadcaster Skai TV, seeking $100 million in damages.<\/p>\n The lawsuit alleges the production failed to provide adequate safety measures despite the area being heavily used by tourist boats.<\/p>\n According to the filing, Floros and fellow contestant Emmanouil Malliaros had entered the water after their team won a competition for a speargun.<\/p>\n They were reportedly around 100 yards from shore when Malliaros spotted a boat heading directly toward Floros.<\/p>\n He allegedly shouted a warning, but the vessel did not slow down or change course.<\/p>\n The lawsuit states that the boat\u2019s propellers struck both of Floros\u2019s legs. His left leg was severed and was never recovered from the water.<\/p>\n The vessel allegedly continued moving before tourists on board demanded that the operator turn around.<\/p>\n Floros was then pulled onto the boat, where a tourniquet was reportedly applied.<\/p>\n The most serious allegations in the lawsuit concern what allegedly happened after the accident.<\/p>\n Floros claims production continued operating and filming the show following the incident.<\/p>\n The lawsuit further alleges that remaining contestants were provided with cocaine and marijuana to calm them down<\/strong> after witnessing the horrific injury.<\/p>\n These claims are allegations contained in Floros\u2019s lawsuit and have not been established in court.<\/p>\n The filing also alleges that producers sent representatives to the Dominican Republic to manage the aftermath and influence how the incident was portrayed.<\/p>\n Floros\u2019s legal team claims production maintained control over the remaining contestants despite the accident.<\/p>\n The lawsuit argues that contestants were placed in a potentially dangerous maritime environment without adequate protection.<\/p>\n It alleges there were no dedicated safety boats, spotters or personnel assigned to warn approaching vessels while contestants were fishing.<\/p>\n The filing also claims another contestant had previously experienced a near miss involving a boat that allegedly severed a dive flag.<\/p>\n It further points to the death of a 15-year-old girl who was struck by a vessel in the same area in February 2023.<\/p>\n Floros\u2019s lawyers argue the production should have been aware of the dangers because Survivor Greece<\/em> had reportedly been filmed in the region since 2018.<\/p>\n Despite suffering the catastrophic injury, Floros was declared the winner of the season, according to the lawsuit.<\/p>\n The filing alleges that his victory was based on the circumstances surrounding his injury rather than the competition continuing normally.<\/p>\n Malliaros was awarded second place.<\/p>\n However, the lawsuit claims Malliaros was allegedly asked to sign a document stating that the competition had ended on May 10, one day before Floros\u2019s accident.<\/p>\n Malliaros allegedly refused because he believed the statement was untrue and insisted that any agreement accurately reflect that the competition was still underway when the accident occurred.<\/p>\n Floros\u2019s lawsuit describes this as part of an alleged attempt to limit the defendants\u2019 potential liability.<\/p>\n Acun Medya previously issued a statement saying the accident occurred while Floros was spearfishing outside the competitive part of the reality show.<\/p>\n The company said assistance was provided immediately and that the contestant was transported to safety, while Dominican port authorities investigated the circumstances.<\/p>\n Floros says he is taking legal action because he wants the public to know what happened.<\/p>\n \u201cI went onto a reality show and ended up with only one leg at 22 years old. I want people to know that they didn\u2019t look after us,\u201d he told the Daily Mail.<\/p>\n His attorney, Michael Winkleman, described the case as an extraordinary survivor story and said his legal team would pursue justice for Floros.<\/p>\n The lawsuit accuses the defendants of maritime negligence and conspiracy to commit fraud.<\/p>\n The allegations remain subject to legal proceedings, and the defendants have not been found liable by a court.<\/p>\n Source: Daily Mail<\/strong><\/p>\nExplosive allegations after the accident<\/h3>\n
Claims of serious safety failures<\/h3>\n
Floros ultimately declared the winner<\/h3>\n
Production company disputes circumstances<\/h3>\n
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