Youtube Star MrBeast and Amazon Prime Sued by 'Beast Games' Contestants

Jimmy Donaldson, better known as the YouTube star MrBeast, and the streaming platform Amazon Prime have been sued by five anonymous participants of the upcoming reality show 'Beast Games'.

• The lawsuit, filed in Los Angeles Superior Court, alleges that the contestants faced mistreatment, sexual harassment, and inhumane working conditions during the filming of the show.
• According to the legal document, shared by Variety, the plaintiffs accuse both Donaldson and Amazon of abusive labor practices, including "insufficient wages, unpaid overtime, negligence, and severe mistreatment."

Allegations of Severe Mistreatment and Injuries

The lawsuit alleges several instances of severe mistreatment and injuries suffered by the contestants during the filming of 'Beast Games'.

• Contestants reported sustaining serious injuries and hospitalizations due to the lack of proper food, water, sleep, and medical attention provided during the shooting.
• Female contestants also allege that they were subjected to a hostile work environment with acts of sexual harassment committed by members of MrBeast's production team.

Inadequate Food and Medical Care

According to reports from Rolling Stone and The New York Times, several participants claimed that the meals provided by the production consisted of "a small portion of cold oatmeal, some raw vegetables, and a hard-boiled egg."

• These conditions led to physical and mental complications for the contestants, resulting in some being hospitalized.
• The lawsuit seeks compensation for all participants, demanding payment of unpaid wages and undisclosed damages.

The 'Beast Games' Reality Show on YouTube and Amazon Prime

The 'Beast Games' reality show, featuring over 1,000 competitors vying for a $5 million cash prize, was produced by MrBeast for Amazon Prime.

• Although the show has not been released yet, the lawsuit aims to hold both Donaldson and Amazon accountable for the alleged workplace abuse and labor violations.
• Neither MrBeast nor Amazon has issued any statements regarding the allegations as of now.

MrBeast's Multimillion-Dollar Deal with Amazon Prime

Earlier this year, Amazon signed a multimillion-dollar deal with MrBeast to create an exclusive series for its streaming platform, Amazon Prime.

• The lawsuit has raised concerns about the working conditions and labor practices involved in the production of the 'Beast Games' show.
• Both Donaldson and Amazon may face legal consequences and compensation demands if found guilty of the allegations.