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On August 20, 2025, the Federal Trade Commission filed a lawsuit against ''Fitness International, LLC'' & ''Fitness & Sports Clubs, LLC'' (collectively operating as LA Fitness, Esporta Fitness, City Sports Club, and Club Studio) in the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California.<ref name="ftc-complaint">{{cite web |date=2025-08-20 |title=FTC v. Fitness International, LLC et al., Complaint for Permanent Injunction, Monetary Judgment, and Other Relief |url=Case No. 8:25-cv-1841 |publisher=U.S. District Court, Central District of California}}</ref> | On August 20, 2025, the Federal Trade Commission filed a lawsuit against ''Fitness International, LLC'' & ''Fitness & Sports Clubs, LLC'' (collectively operating as LA Fitness, Esporta Fitness, City Sports Club, and Club Studio) in the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California.<ref name="ftc-complaint">{{cite web |date=2025-08-20 |title=FTC v. Fitness International, LLC et al., Complaint for Permanent Injunction, Monetary Judgment, and Other Relief |url=Case No. 8:25-cv-1841 |publisher=U.S. District Court, Central District of California}}</ref>[[:File:LAFitness-Complaint.pdf]] | ||
According to the FTC complaint, the defendants operate more than 600 gym locations across the United States with over 3.7 million members. The company offers gym memberships ranging from $30-$299 per month, plus recurring annual fees of $40-$60, and also personal training memberships from $180-$660 monthly.<ref name="ftc-complaint" /> | According to the FTC complaint, the defendants operate more than 600 gym locations across the United States with over 3.7 million members. The company offers gym memberships ranging from $30-$299 per month, plus recurring annual fees of $40-$60, and also personal training memberships from $180-$660 monthly.<ref name="ftc-complaint" /> | ||