
FTC Sues LA Fitness for Making Consumers Sweat Gym Memberships
Complaint alleges gym chain puts up roadblocks to cancellation.
Strauss et al. v. Igloo Products Corp.
25-cv-2764, E.D.N.Y.
(May 2025)
Various Igloo coolers, including RECOOL, Playmate, EcoCool, and FUNdamentals
Falsely marketing RECOOL coolers as biodegradable when they contain paraffin wax, which does not biodegrade within one year after being disposed of in landfills, incinerators, and recycling facilities
Falsely marketing products as “Made in the USA” when some are imported and others are made using imported materials
Pending
Complaint alleges gym chain puts up roadblocks to cancellation.
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