FTC Sues LA Fitness for Making Consumers Sweat Gym Memberships
Complaint alleges gym chain puts up roadblocks to cancellation.
Figueroa et al. v. BlendJet, Inc.
23-cv-7911, S.D.N.Y.
(Sept. 2023)
Gould et al. v. BlendJet Inc.
24-cv-1273, S.D. Ill.
(April 2024)
BlendJet2
Misleadingly marketing that blenders hold charge for “15+ blends,” “crush ice” and “power[] through anything in 20 seconds flat: ice, frozen fruit, leafy greens & more” when they fail to work as advertised due to a defect
Figueroa case: Voluntarily dismissed When a complaint is dismissed without prejudice, an amended version of the complaint can be refiled.
Gould case: Pending
Complaint alleges gym chain puts up roadblocks to cancellation.
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