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Many individuals sign releases or waivers without reading the fine print. However, the terms of the policy matter, since\u00a0signing a release waiver may give up someone\u2019s right to sue if they are injured.<\/p>\n

In a recent\u00a0case, Ketler v. PFPA, LLC<\/em><\/a>, a gym member brought suit against Planet Fitness. In April 2013, the man was injured while using exercise equipment at a Planet Fitness facility. A cable broke on a seated rowing machine that he was using, injuring him. He alleged that the injuries were the result of Planet Fitness\u2019 negligence in maintaining its equipment. However, Planet Fitness argued that his claim was barred because he signed a waiver when he signed up for the gym.<\/p>\n

The waiver that he signed stated, \u201cI understand and expressly agree that my use of this Planet Fitness facility . . . involves the risk of injury to me or my guest whether caused by me or not. I understand that these risks can range from minor injuries to major injuries including death.\u201d It also stated, \u201cI understand and voluntarily accept this risk and agree that Planet Fitness . . . will not be liable for any injury . . . resulting from the negligence of Planet Fitness . . . whether related to exercise or not.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Many individuals sign releases or waivers without reading the fine print. However, the terms of the policy matter, since\u00a0signing a release waiver may give up someone\u2019s right to sue if they are injured. In a recent\u00a0case, Ketler v. PFPA, LLC, a gym member brought suit against Planet Fitness. In April 2013, the man was injured […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[31],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-478","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-premises-liability"],"yoast_head":"\nMan Unable to Sue Gym Because He Signed a Release Waiver — Illinois Injury and Mass Tort Lawyer Blog — February 17, 2016<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Many individuals sign releases or waivers without reading the fine print. 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