Legal Question in Consumer Law in New Jersey

health club

I joined a gym 10 days back.Before joining I told them that I have herniated disks and asked them if the gym is safe for me.The head physical trainer said that it is the right choice.Once I joined they suggest that I should not use the equipment unless I get doctor certificate mentioning all exercises I can do.Doctor said gym is not good for my back.Now the gym people say to cancel the contract I have to get a certificate from the doctor that I am permenantly disabled . I will loose the money I paid + 10% of the yearly fee. Please advise me how should I proceed as I clearly mentioned about my condition to them before I joined the facility.


Asked on 1/09/08, 1:45 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
John Corbett Corbett Law Firm LLC

Re: health club

If you sue and can convince the court that the gym made representations to you that the gym would be usable and safe despite your back condition, you will probably recover. Even better, the statements would probably fall within the consumer fraud act. That means that you may be able to collect triple damages plus attorney fees. The whole issue revolves around proving the statements.

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Answered on 1/09/08, 10:00 pm


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