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Crunch Fitness
In December 2018, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Crunch fitness centers for allegedly violating Pennsylvania state law by automatically renewing gym memberships and making changes to memberships without the members’ affirmative consent. (Abbott et al v. Cornerstone Fitness Waterfront LLC d/b/a Crunch Waterfront et al, Case No. 18-cv-1637, W. D. PA.)
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