The Chamber Game Show Lawsuit

The Chamber was a short-lived game show that aired on Fox in January 2002. The show featured contestants answering questions while strapped into a torture chamber, in which they were exposed to either very hot or very cold temperatures alongside other environmental extremes, such as high winds or simulated earthquakes.

The show was controversial for its extreme and potentially dangerous nature, and was cancelled after only three of its six taped episodes were aired. One of the contestants, Scott Brown, who passed through all seven levels of the cold chamber and won $20,000, more than any other contestant on the show, sued Fox and the producers of the show for negligence and infliction of emotional distress.

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The Lawsuit

According to Brown's lawsuit, he suffered from hypothermia, frostbite, and nerve damage as a result of his participation in the show. He claimed that he was not properly informed of the risks involved, and that he was coerced into signing a release form before entering the chamber. He also alleged that the show's medical staff failed to monitor his condition adequately, and that he was not given proper medical attention after his game.

Brown sought unspecified damages from Fox and the producers of the show, Dick Clark Productions. He also requested an injunction to prevent the show from airing any further episodes.

The Settlement

The lawsuit was settled out of court in 2003. The terms of the settlement were not disclosed, but Brown reportedly received an additional $100,000 for compensation.

The show never aired again after its third episode, and was widely regarded as one of the worst game shows ever made.

References:

: The Chamber (game show) - Wikipedia

: The Chamber Game Shows Wiki Fandom

: The Chamber (Series) - TV Tropes

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