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LA Fitness Gym Memberships
Case Name (Date)
Brown et al. v. Fitness International, LLC d/b/a LA Fitness et al.
23-cv-2109, C.D. Cal.
(Nov. 2023)
Product/Service
LA Fitness gym memberships
Allegations
Representing that gym members can cancel their memberships at any time with “no hassle” when the gym makes it difficult for members to cancel their gym memberships
Status
Settled and dismissed When a complaint is dismissed without prejudice, an amended version of the complaint can be refiled.
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