Filed Date: Oct. 8, 2024
Case Ongoing
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This was a case about a national gym allegedly failing to provide adequate accommodations for individuals with physical disabilities.
On October 8, 2024, the United States Department of Justice's Civil Rights Division and Disability Rights Section brought this action against Fitness International, LLC d/b/a LA Fitness in the Central District of California in front of Judge Stephen V. Wilson.
The DOJ sued LA Fitness to enforce Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The complaint alleged that Fitness International, the largest chain of owner operated gym and fitness club facilities in the United States, operated inaccessible facilities in violation of the ADA.
The allegations included the following:
The United States requested a jury trial and requested declaratory relief, injunctive relief, and compensatory damages.
LA Fitness filed a motion to dismiss on December 10, 2024 arguing that the incidents cited in the complaint are disconnected and do not reflect a pattern of failure to accommodate. Judge Wilson held a hearing on February 3, 2025 and no decision was made. As of April 1, 2025, the case is ongoing.
Summary Authors
Lauren Lewis (4/1/2025)
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Wilson, Stephen Victor (California)
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Last updated Jan. 31, 2026, 1:52 a.m.
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Key Dates
Filing Date: Oct. 8, 2024
Case Ongoing: Yes
Plaintiffs
Plaintiff Description:
The United States Civil Rights Division and Disability Rights Section
Plaintiff Type(s):
U.S. Dept of Justice plaintiff
Attorney Organizations:
U.S. Dept. of Justice Civil Rights Division
Public Interest Lawyer: Yes
Filed Pro Se: No
Class Action Sought: No
Class Action Outcome: Not sought
Defendants
Fitness International, LLC D/B/A LA Fitness, Private Entity/Person
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Case Details
Causes of Action:
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), 42 U.S.C. §§ 12111 et seq.
Other Dockets:
Central District of California 8:24-cv-02172
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Outcome
Prevailing Party: None Yet / None
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