Melina Nicole Fitness

TINA.org investigated Melina Nicole Fitness as part of its larger investigation into deceptive social media influencer marketing. To learn more, click here.

Planet Fitness

24 Hour Fitness

Planet Fitness’ ‘No Commitment’ Claims

This one may leave you sore.

Lifetime Memberships to 24 Hour Fitness

December 2017: A federal judge granted preliminary approval of the settlement agreement. A final fairness hearing is scheduled for June 1, 2018. For more information, go to https://prepaidmembershipsettlement.com/. November 2017:…

Fitness International Memberships

February 2017: The claims against two of the defendants (Fitness & Sports Clubs, LLC and LAF Canada Company) were dismissed When a complaint is dismissed without prejudice, an amended version…

Memberships to LA Fitness Gym

In January 2018, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Fitness International for allegedly misleading consumers into believing that they are signing up for and obligated to pay for one month…

Towel Service at 24 Hour Fitness

December 2019: This case was transferred from state court to federal court. (Case No. 19-cv-8010, N. D. Cal.) November 2019: A class-action lawsuit was filed against 24 Hour Fitness for…

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…

Orangetheory Fitness

In April 2018, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Orangetheory Fitness alleging that the gym misleads consumers about the charges that follow a cancelled membership. The complaint claims that the…

Discounts on Products Sold at 24 Hour Fitness

In August 2017, a class-action lawsuit was filed against 24 Hour Fitness USA for allegedly misrepresenting pricing discounts on products for sale at its gyms by offering steep discounts off…

Planet Fitness Memberships

August 2016: Plaintiffs filed a Motion to Reconsider the July 2016 order. July 2016: A federal judge granted in part and denied in part the gym’s motion to dismiss. The…

SOLE Fitness Treadmills

Allegations: Misleadingly representing the horsepower that treadmills can generate and maintain

Xperience Fitness Monthly Gym Memberships

In January 2019, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Xperience Fitness gym for, among other things, allegedly misrepresenting that the monthly price for Fit Memberships is $21.99 when, according to…

PhD Fitness Pre-JYM and Post-JYM Supplements

In March 2017, a class-action lawsuit was filed against PhD Fitness for allegedly misleadingly marketing the characteristics and benefits of sports supplements. According to the complaint, the company misleadingly markets…

PhD Fitness Supplements

In November 2016, a false advertising class-action lawsuit was filed against PhD Fitness for allegedly misleadingly advertising the characteristics and benefits of Pre-JYM and Post-JYM sport supplements. According to the…

Horizon Fitness Treadmills

Allegations: Misleadingly representing the horsepower treadmills can reach and maintain

Coronavirus Spawns Class-Action Lawsuits as Consumers Seek Refunds

The pandemic has also triggered lawsuits over privacy issues with some video conferencing apps, and more.

iFIT

Allegations: Marketing that fitness equipment with iFIT has the ability to stream fitness classes when the videos stop streaming or repeatedly freeze due to a defect

Dorothy Wang Instagram Database

TINA.org investigated 21 social media influencers who have received two FTC letters notifying them of their legal obligation to clearly and conspicuously disclose their relationships with brands when promoting products or…