DOJ Sues LA Fitness for Alleged Disability Discrimination

The lawsuit claims LA Fitness violated the ADA by failing to provide equal access and charging extra fees to disabled patrons.

The Department of Justice has filed a lawsuit against Fitness International LLC, the owner of LA Fitness, for alleged discrimination against disabled individuals.
The lawsuit, filed in the Central District of California, asserts that LA Fitness violated the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
Allegations include inaccessible facilities due to broken elevators and pool lifts, and charging extra fees to disabled patrons needing assistance.
The DOJ seeks to mandate LA Fitness to rectify these issues and provide monetary damages to those affected by the alleged discrimination.
The lawsuit aims to ensure that gyms and fitness clubs comply with ADA requirements, offering equal access to all patrons, including those with disabilities.