MrBeast and Amazon Sued for Mistreatment of Beast Games Contestants

MrBeast is being sued along with Amazon by former contestants of his Prime Video game show Beast Games over allegations of numerous employee welfare violations including not paying them, harassment, and unsafe working conditions.

Jimmy Donaldson aka MrBeast is creating a competition reality show for Prime Video called Beast Games with a reported prize of $5 million. 5 of the 1,000 participants are alleging MrBeast violated numerous California workers rights laws while filming the series. The plaintiffs are seeking class-action status which may spur more contestants to jump on board. This is the latest in bad new for MrBeast which stems from multiple allegations of inappropriate behavior by former employees.

Sources:
►Variety:
MrBeast, Amazon Sued by Contestants on ‘Beast Games’ Competition Show, With Allegations Including Sexual Harassment and ‘Chronic Mistreatment’
https://variety.com/2024/digital/news/mrbeast-amazon-sued-beast-games-contestants-class-action-1236148181/

►Justia:
2023 California Code Labor Code – LAB DIVISION 3 - EMPLOYMENT RELATIONS CHAPTER 2 - Employer and Employee ARTICLE 1.5 - Worker Status: Employees Section 2775.
https://law.justia.com/codes/california/code-lab/division-3/chapter-2/article-1-5/section-2775/

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