Stavros Floros, a former contestant on the Greek version of the reality competition Survivor, filed a $100 million lawsuit against the show’s producers following a severe on-set accident that resulted in the amputation of his left leg, according to court documents obtained by TMZ.
Details of the On-Set Accident
During the activity in open waters, a tour boat propeller struck Floros, severing his left leg above the knee. Floros stated that his leg was lost in the ocean and that his life was saved only after a stranger aboard the offending tourist boat applied a tourniquet. Following the accident, he was transported to a Miami hospital, where he underwent multiple surgeries during a 61-day hospitalization.
Alleged Safety Failures on Set
In the court documents, Floros claims that the production’s format forced contestants to spearfish in open waters heavily trafficked by tourist boats. The lawsuit alleges that producers failed to provide safety boats, protected zones, or adequate warning markers in the area. Furthermore, the legal filing points to prior close calls and a previous death in the same waters, which the lawsuit contends highlights a persistent pattern of negligence by the production team.
Legal Action and Demands
Floros is seeking more than $100 million in damages from the producers of Survivor Greece. The legal action centers on the alleged lack of basic water safety protocols during production activities that placed contestants directly in the path of commercial and tourist marine traffic.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is suing the producers of Survivor Greece?
Former reality contestant Stavros Floros filed the lawsuit seeking over $100 million in damages.
When and how did the accident happen?
According to court documents, the accident occurred on May 11, 2026, when Floros was spearfishing for food during production and was struck by a tour boat propeller.
What specific safety violations are alleged in the lawsuit?
The lawsuit alleges that producers required contestants to spearfish in heavily trafficked open waters without safety boats, protected zones, or warning markers, despite previous close calls and a prior death in the same area.
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