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Anytime Fitness or Snap Fitness
I have always wanted to own my own business and I have a fitness background and have been considering Anytime Fitness and Snap Fitness. Neither one are in my area so I can compare them by visiting them in person, only what I gather from my research. Does anyone know anything about either that would help me in the decision making process? Thanks!
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SNAP FITNESS - BUYER BEWARE!
Snap Fitness is a group of con-artists. They first send a packet promoting how easy it is to run a small fitness center. The CEO Peter Taunton even goes to the extent of mentioning he's a Christian to get people's guard down. In the informational packet, they'll lead you to believe they're out to save you money. There's a Cybex price list that says, Snap Pricing/ Cybex Pricing. The Snap pricing on Cybex is 30-40% less on most items over Cybex Direct. What they don't tell you is ordering through an independent Gym Supplier will be even cheaper (Nearly 20% less than Snap's Pricing) and there are alternatives to Cybex machines that work just as well. Call Dan Erb of Better Body 406-449-4672 for equipment pricing.
Snap does this on everything. Security Cameras (Sam's Club) $500 vs. Snap $8,000 (Sam's Club camera's are higher quality)
YOU WILL PAY $50,000 TO $80,000 IN KICKBACKS THAT YOU'RE NOT AWARE OF.
Snap also has a flawed business plan. The average customer is excited in the beginning and generally their excitement fades off in the first 30-60 days. The customer will cancel unless they are on a contract. Snap tells everyone that "No Contract" is the way to go since it eliminates the barrier of entry. What Snap doesn't tell you is that the barrier of exit is the most important, but they don't care because they get $5 per new member and $1 for online fees. Many of the Snap clubs can't even keep enough customers to maintain break even.
According to Micheal Wickman (a former Snap Employee). 36% of Snaps are making money, 40% are at break-even, and the rest are losing $. Snap's definition of break-even doesn't include the cost of labor or return for business owners.
And to finish, Palmdale, CA closing this month and Snap Corporate wants to continue charging him the franchise fee even though his doors are shut! They want to have him pay the fees for a little more than 2 more years. OVER $12,000 for being closed.
And if you want to sell your unprofitable Snap, the Franchisor charges the current franchisee free again to the new owner!
email me with any questions and read all the other blogs I've posted.
fitnessexpert10@gmail.com
All too familiar story in fitness.
They get you from the beginning. You can copy and paste John Smith's comments above, and change the name from Snap to almost all fitness franchises.
John Smith's comments about Snap
sounds too familiar. You can copy and paste his comments on many franchises that have to do with fitness.
24 hour club must reads
Protecting Your 24-Hour Club from a Lawsuit
http://cms.ihrsa.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=Page.viewPage&pageId=18668&nodeID=15
(would not give me a warm fuzzy about opening a 24/7 unstaffed club)
Risk Management Alert
http://www.redwoodsgroup.com/JCCs/documents/JCC_RMA_UnstaffedFacilityAccess_10.15.09.pdf
Anytime Lawsuit
http://www.scribd.com/doc/19248437/Anytime-Fitness-Complaint-With-Exhibits
(juicy stuff in the exhibits)
24 HOUR CLUBS - BRACE YOURSELF
Go to or click on "Franchise Horror Stories" on the top right side of this Blue MauMau page to read about the letters being sent to all state departments across the country before the end of March. These letters will include posted information from this forum and other pertinent operational details of 24 hour clubs. If you are playing by the rules, this will just be a formality. If not..............................GOOD LUCK!
LAWS IN: CA,MN,MS,LA,TX,FL,TN,OH,KS,UT,MI,WA
Scroll down on this forum to read the laws and regulations for 24 hour clubs in regards to staffing, AED/CPR staffing and tanning for the states listed: California, Minnesota, Mississippi, Louisiana, Texas, Florida, Tennessee, Ohio, Kansas, Utah, Michigan and Washington. (You may need to go to previous pages. 24 hour club corporate and owners have numerous posts in an attempt to move the information further back on the forum.)
24 HOUR CLUBS ARE RESPONSIBLE TO KNOW AND ABIDE BY THESE LAWS. DO YOU REALLY THINK A JUDGE WILL ACCEPT "IGNORANCE" OR THE LINE FROM A PREVIOUS POST "SNAP FITNESS CORPORATE WORKED WITH THE STATE TO COME TO A RESULT THE STATE WAS HAPPY WITH" AS A LEGITIMATE DEFENSE?
THREE WORDS FOR YOU: TOYOTA, TOYOTA, TOYOTA
(Peter or Chuck, anything to add, add, add?)
Also WI Laws
WI Statute 100.178: Fitness Center Staff Requirements which you can read here
http://www.legis.state.wi.us/statutes/Stat0100.pdf
States in part:
"(2) A fitness center shall do any of the following:
(a) At all times during which the fitness center is open and its
facilities and services are available for use, have present on the
premises of the fitness center at least one employee who has satisfactorily
completed a course or courses in basic first aid and basic
cardiopulmonary resuscitation taught by an individual, organization,
or institution of higher education approved by the department
and at least one employee who has current proficiency in the
use of an automated external defibrillator achieved through
instruction provided by an individual, organization, or institution
of higher education that is approved under s. 46.03 (38) to provide
such instruction.
(b) Ensure that each of its employees, within 90 days after hire,
satisfactorily completes at least one course in basic first aid and
basic cardiopulmonary resuscitation taught by an individual,
organization, or institution of higher education approved by the
department and has current proficiency in the use of an automated
external defibrillator achieved through instruction provided by an
individual, organization, or institution of higher education that is
approved under s. 46.03 (38) to provide such instruction."
Now I know Snap Corporate will argue that when they are unstaffed and the doors are locked the club is considered not "open", private, members only and therefore they are not subject to these laws. However the club's "facilities and services are available for use" so how would you interpret this? I wouldn't want to challenge this in court.
Wisconsin tanning laws can be found at WI Statute 255.08 which you can read here:
http://www.legis.state.wi.us/statutes/Stat0255.pdf
States in part:
"9) DUTIES OF OWNER. The owner of a tanning facility shall
ensure that all of the following requirements are fulfilled:
(a) No customer under 16 years of age is permitted to use the
tanning facility.
(b) During operating hours there is present at the tanning facility
a trained operator who is able to inform customers about, and
assist customers in, the proper use of tanning devices.
(c) Each tanning bed is properly sanitized after each use.
(d) Each customer, before he or she begins to use a tanning
device, is provided with properly sanitized and securely fitting
protective eyewear that protects the wearer’s eyes from ultraviolet
radiation and allows enough vision to maintain balance.
(e) Customers are not allowed to use a tanning device unless
the customer uses protective eyewear.
(f) Each customer is shown how to use such physical aids as
handrails and markings on the floor to determine the proper distance
from the tanning device.
(g) A timing device that is accurate within 10% is used.
(h) Each tanning device is equipped with a mechanism that
allows the customer to turn the tanning device off.
(i) Each customer is limited to the maximum exposure time
recommended by the manufacturer.
(j) Customers are not allowed to use a tanning device more
than once every 24 hours.
(k) The interior temperature of the tanning facility does not
exceed 100 degrees Fahrenheit.
(L) The statements under sub. (10) (a) are retained for 3 years or until the customer signs a new statement"
Again, who is making sure no one under 16 is tanning? What is the definition of "operating hours"? Who is making sure customers use protective eyeware? Who is making sure the tanning bed is properly sanitized after each use? Who is limiting exposure time and making sure members do not tan more than once every 24 hours? (I know people can go from one tanning salon to the next and no one would know, but that doesn't mitigate the responsibility of Snap owners) Snap Corporate will say it is up to the members to sanitize the bed, wear eyewear, limit their tanning etc, but is it really? They will also say that after Snap staff have instructed the members on using the tanning facilities that then the member is the "operator" of the tanning bed, but are they really? Again, I wouldn't want to take that into a court of law.
More Wisconsin tanning regulations can be found at WI Administrative Code Chapter DHS 161 which you can read here: http://www.legis.state.wi.us/rsb/code/dhs/dhs161.pdf
More duties of the owner:
"DHS 161.10 Duties of the owner. The owner of a tanning
facility shall ensure that all of the following requirements are
fulfilled:
(1) No customer under 16 years of age may be permitted to use
a tanning device.
(2) During operating hours there shall be present at the tanning
facility, in the tanning area, a trained operator who is able to
inform customers about the tanning devices and assist customers
in the proper use of the tanning devices. Training of the operator
shall include:
(a) The requirements of this chapter.
(b) Procedures for correct operation of tanning devices.
(c) Recognition of injury and overexposure.
(d) Manufacturer’s procedures for operation and maintenance
of the tanning equipment.
(e) Determination of the customer’s skin type using the skin
types outlined in Appendix A of this chapter, and appropriate
spacing of sequential exposures and maximum exposure times as
recommended by the device manufacturer.
(f) Knowledge of potential photosensitizing agents.
(g) Procedures for sanitizing protective eyewear and tanning
equipment.
(h) Emergency procedures in case of injury.
(3) Each tanning device shall be properly sanitized after each
use with sanitizing agents approved by the manufacturer of the
tanning device as safe and effective.
(4) Each customer, before he or she begins using a tanning
device, shall be provided with properly sanitized and securely fitting
protective eyewear that protects the wearer’s eyes from ultraviolet radiation and allows enough vision to maintain balance.
The eyewear shall meet the requirement of 21 CFR 1040.20 (c)
(4).
(5) A customer shall not be permitted to use a device unless
the customer uses protective eyewear.
(6) For stand−up booths, there shall be physical barriers or
other means such as handrails or floor markings to indicate the
proper exposure distance between ultraviolet source and the customer’s
skin. Customers shall be shown how to use these aids.
Access to a booth shall be of rigid construction. Doors shall open
outwardly. Handrails and non−slip floor covering shall be provided.
(7) A timing device shall be provided for each tanning device
that is accurate to within 10% of the maximum exposure. If the
timing device is token operated, no customer may be issued more
tokens than is required for that session.
(8) Each tanning device shall be equipped with a mechanism
that allows the customer to turn the tanning device off when the
customer is using the device.
(9) A customer shall be limited to the maximum exposure
time recommended by the manufacturer for the type of tubes,
bulbs or lamps in the device.
(10) A customer shall not be permitted to use a tanning device
more than once every 24 hours.
(11) The temperature shall not exceed 100º F in the room in
which the tanning device is located.
(12) A customer’s statement of agreement required under s.
255.08 (10) (a), Stats., shall be retained for 3 years or until the customer
signs a new statement.
(13) Only tanning equipment manufactured in accordance
with the specifications set forth in 21 CFR 1040.20 may be used
in tanning facilities.
(14) Protective acrylic sheets shall be in place when a tanning
device is in use, except that the protective acrylic may be sleeves
over the lamps in the upper portion of a device or over lamps in
booth devices."
History: Cr. Register, June, 1993, No. 450, eff. 7−1−93; correction in (12) made
under s. 13.92 (4) (b) 7., Stats., Register January 2009 No. 637.
I will not copy Chapter DHS 161.11 Reports of injury.: How does anyone know if someone is injured while tanning?
ANYTIME FITNESS OR SNAP FITNESS - GET EDUCATED
Anytime Fitness and Snap Fitness potential franchisees: Do yourself a favor and read through the first approx. 300 of the posts in this forum. There are several issues addressed here that could impact your decision making process.
THE FRANCHISE SALESPERSON IS PAID TO CLOSE DEALS. THOSE OF US WHO HAVE POSTED IN THIS FORUM GET NOTHING BUT THE SELF SATISFACTION OF KNOWING WE MAY HAVE SAVED ANOTHER SUCKER FROM PARTING WITH THEIR HARD EARNED MONEY! (AND SLOWED DOWN THE PATTERN OF LINING THE POCKETS OF PETER, GARY AND YES, THAT OTHER COMPANY TOO!)
Rats are jumping ship
Feb 2010
http://clubindustry.com/forprofits/0201-klinger-enjoying-timeoff/index.html
Peter might not be far behind...
“It's always rewarding to take some chips off the table and cash out and spend time with your family,” Taunton says. “I certainly appreciate that and wish him well.”
Parody version of: Rats are jumping ship
"Parody" Translation of Peter's quote above:
It's always great to risk someone else's money (franchisees) and still have access to it even though many of them are losing their shorts. Obviously my family comes first and the Snap Fitness "family'" (franchisees) comes second but they are important as they are subsidizing the extra time I am able to spend with my family. I wish anyone well who has been able to cash out before the issues with their company become public. I hope I can cash out sooner than later. The laws and regulations pointed out in this forum are a real thorn in my side.
Why not to do Snap Fitness!
I have a personal friend who owned a franchise. After completing his 5 year contract, Snap Fitness told him if he'd like to renew that he'd be required to buy all new machines and update his facilities. He chose not to renew and took down the Snap Fitness sign and replaced it with his own, newly-developed name. To make the story short, Snap Fitness has "non-compete" disclosure in the franchise agreement, and the only option after the 5 years is to renew or close your doors.
Snap Fitness came in, bought his machines for only $30,000. Furthermore, they didn't pay him in full and he's still waiting on the final amount! As for the existing clients he had, he wasn't able to sell the clientelle because Snap Fitness came in and opened a corporate store in his previous location.
Good Job Peter. In a few more years you could possibly be the owner of all the franchisee sites.
SET UP FOR FAILURE
There were two Snap Fitness centers here in Navarre, Florida that opened up 3 miles from each other all in a couple weeks time. On the same street! Neither party new that the other was opening.One of them had to CLOSE in a couple months time.
SET UP FOR FAILURE - ANOTHER CHAPTER
WEST JORDAN, UTAH: Two clubs open up approx. 3 miles apart and now one has closed. Competition or corporate stupidity and greed? You be the judge. Peter and Gary, love to hear your thoughts on this.
It's not corporate being
It's not corporate being stupid at all. I say their playing it pretty smart.Their making bank.Their going to need every bit of it to pay for the class action.
Re: Set up for Failure
Now THERE'S a lawsuit for you. They tried that with ours, selling a Snap franchise less than 3 miles away from ours in a very small town. The other franchisee backed out last minute because of the bad market. Ends up HE was the lucky one.
Noncompete
Most franchises have a noncompete disclosure.
It would be stupid not to.
He did not HAVE to sell his equipment.
Great Spin on a "hear say" story to attempt to make a franchisor look bad.
Thankful Member!
I’m a member of the Snap Fitness in Waseca… the former owner walked around in a daze most of the time. I personally complained several times a month about; Club cleanliness, lack of bathroom supplies or broken equipment. Waseca now has a brand new Snap Fitness facility that’s twice the size of the old one with staff that actually says “Hello” when you enter the facility and are genuinely interested in my meeting my fitness goals.
Thank you Snap Fitness for giving Waseca the health club it deserves!
Famous Snap Member
"Honestly officer, its not mine!"
http://www.kansascity.com/2010/03/06/1792600/ex-boxing-champ-says-drug-arrest.html
Why not t do a Snap Fitness
John, this is not a shot at you but you clearly don’t understand franchising. When a franchisee of ANY BRAND chooses not to renew their license, the franchisor has the right to take over that location and place a new franchisee in their place. When Mark made the decision not to renew his license he lost his right to continue that business in or near any Snap Fitness location. Any franchisor on the planet would have done the same thing… in fact, most wouldn’t have paid Mark a dime!
Welcome to the world of franchising!
welcome to the future
welcome to the future
FUTURE
Franchising Is the past!
Welcome to the future
Future?
What is the future??
franchisee
a franchisee has no future
John, I think you need to
John, I think you need to check your facts… I’m a franchisee in the MPls area with relatives from Waseca. During a visit back in January, I stopped by the Waseca Snap for a Saturday morning workout. I was embarrassed and appalled at the condition of this location and how this owner was not following any of the Snap Fitness requirements. Aside from having three year old marketing materials on the wall, his location looked like it hadn’t been cleaned in weeks! it was absolutely filthy!... This owner was clearly disengaged… Personally, this is the best thing Snap Fitness could have done for the rest of Snap Fitness franchise owners.
Why Not Snap? IT'S ALL MAKING SENSE NOW!
So lets get this straight.........if a franchisee does not follow the policies, guidelines and rules of corporate they should be closed down? If a franchisee does not abide by state, county and city laws and regulations, well, that's okay because it financially benefits corporate. If corporate misrepresents the "deals" they have with states, counties or cities in regards to staffing, AED/CPR and tanning, this is also okay because it also financially benefits corporate. What a great business model!
HURRY, SOMEONE TAKE MY $250,000 CHECK! I WANT A SNAP FITNESS FRANCHISE! HAHA
Why not Snap
That's ok..let corporate take over all the stores....then the States can come in and shut down the 24/7 unstaffed operations....Karma Baby!!
Why Not Snap
Most of us Snap Fitness franchise owners are engaged in our business and our members. From my perspective, it strengthens our brand when corporate steps in and removes a negligent operator.
24 Hour Clubs - Several State Laws and Regulations Posted Below
Due to the recent incoming posts, it is required to scroll down to view the laws and regulations for approx. 12-15 states. If you own a 24 hour club or thinking about opening one, you NEED to read these!
Why Not To Do Snap Fitness! Great Story above! Thanks "John"
FYI. Anyone notice when you put in "Snap Fitness" for a search "Anytime Fitness or Snap Fitness" from Blue MauMau and Snap Fitness @ pissed consumer come up ahead of the mysnapfitness website used by their members? KEEP THAT TRAFFIC COMING! More views = optimization = more due diligence.
Anytime is 24/7 - Heart attack middle of night?
By Guest 2010-02-17 00:36 "What happens if you have a Heart attack in an Anytime Fitness, in the middle of the night with no other members in the facility?"
Answer Option #1. Lets see..........lets think about that for a minute, okay I got it.........you're gonna die! Unless of course that AED machine hanging on the wall is rigged to jump off, connect itself to your chest and shock you! Peter, Chuck, we'd like to hear from you on this one.
Answer Option #2. The same thing as at Snap Fitness.
Heart attack middle of the night
What about one middle of the day, your backyard, no one home. At least at a 24/7 facility, franchise or independant you may be able to get to a panic alarm.
Reply to: Heart attack middle of the night
NOT THE POINT: Scroll down to view State Laws and Regulations for SEVERAL STATES that REQUIRE STAFFING at ALL TIMES due to a variety of reasons. This issue is about RESPONSIBILITY, LIABILITY and potential LAWSUITS.
Heart attack middle of the night
Absolutely correct, "several states" but not all. Who is foolish enough to open in a state where you would be operating contrary to state law(s)?
Heart Attack..
That is EXACTLY the point..many WERE foolish enough. They were sold a bill of goods by Snap and Anytime. These franchisors presented that they had "arrangements" that the "states were happy with" which allowed their 24/7 clubs to operate unsupervised with unsupervised tanning despite laws and regulations on the books to the contrary.
Guest, the customers of
Guest, the customers of Anytime, Snap or any other health club need to take responsibility for their actions... BTW, the hotel industry has been offering unstaffed exercise facilities for the past 20 years.
On a side note, you may want to consider an exercise plan fo yourself to relieve some of that stress!
customers of
Fitness center laws and regulations do not apply to hotels as providing fitness services is not their core business. You are not paying them for access to their fitness facilities, you are paying them for temporary lodging. On the contrary, you ARE paying Snap and Anytime for fitness services consequently they ARE responsible for following state laws..which they clearly are not.
Reply to: Guest, the customers of
The customers "need to take responsibility" for their actions? When a customer has an emergency medical emergency in a 24 hour club, you are recommending self CPR, self AED and any other "self service" emergency procedures necessary?
HOW ABOUT THE 24 HOUR CLUBS TAKE RESPONSIBILITY AND PROVIDE REQUIRED STAFFING, REQUIRED AED CERTIFIED STAFF OR STAFF REQUIRED WHEN TANNING IS BEING OPERATED WHEN THESE ARE REQUIRED BY LAW?
Blaming customers for the ignorance, misrepresentation, deceptiveness and incompetence of a business that innocently or purposely and maliciously circumvents laws and regulations is comical and ridiculous.
Ask a Toyota salesman how he feels about corporate compromising the health and safety of customers. Do the 24 hour clubs require a lesson in humility? Gary, thanks for the exercise recommendation.
Scroll down to read laws and regulations for numerous states who have 24 hour clubs.
Heart Attack
Come on, would you conduct business contary to state laws because you were told that they "had arrangements", seems to me that some people just don't want to take responsibility for their own actions, or lack there of. Seems there is a lot of people out there that just have to be in the fitness business and are willing to believe whatever they are told. Then they try to blame others for their lack of ability to operate a business they know little or nothing about.
Don't get me wrong, they ARE victims, but didn't their mothers warn them about those type of people? There are alot of people out there that will "help" you spend your life savings.
It is not some people
It is all people. It is only through being educated that one can make the right decisions. When one sees a train coming at them, the right thing to do is run. Just make sure you have a back out plan.
Reply to: It is not some people
Barbara, Great analogy! In many cases the franchisor nudges the franchisee onto the tracks with the train coming! There is no reasonable "back out plan" provided or considered by the franchisors. When you're in, you're in. Based on your other posts, you have experienced the horrible feeling of being financially drained with few options or recourse.
Hopefully anyone thinking about a 24 hour fitness club franchise will discover this forum and read at least the most recent 250-300 posts before they sign the dotted line!
In any business you should have a worst case scenerio
plan. You need to have at least a year living expenses and legal fees. People need to have the full length of the lease agreement. If people thought this way they would see they most likely shouldn't sign on the dotted line.
Heart Attack - One word for you - MADOFF
Thats all you need to know.
STATE LAWS AND REGULATIONS - 24 HOUR CLUBS
Scroll down to read laws and regulations for 12-15 states.
Fun Stuff
Protecting Your 24-Hour Club from a Lawsuit
http://cms.ihrsa.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=Page.viewPage&pageId=18668&nodeID=15
(would not give me a warm fuzzy about opening a 24/7 unstaffed club)
Risk Management Alert
http://www.redwoodsgroup.com/JCCs/documents/JCC_RMA_UnstaffedFacilityAccess_10.15.09.pdf
Anytime Lawsuit
http://www.scribd.com/doc/19248437/Anytime-Fitness-Complaint-With-Exhibits
(juicy stuff in the exhibits)
SHOCKING VIDEO OF CLUB DEATH - 24 HOUR CLUBS WAKE UP!
Scroll down to the same headline above to view a disturbing video that was used in a lawsuit to solicit a $16.2 million award to the plaintiffs.
Fun Stuff (correction)
Risk Management site
http://www.redwoodsgroup.com/JCCs/documents/JCC_RMA_UnstaffedFacilityAccess_10.15.09.pdf
REPLY TO "MR. FUN STUFF" - I CONCEDE, TODAY ONLY
Mr. Fun Stuff,
WEBSITE LINKS PROVIDED BY MR. FUN ARE AN ABSOLUTE MUST READ!!!
You have exceeded all expectations with these recent posts! I congratulate you and humbly and happily accept the silver medal for today's posting performance. I am providing franchisees with the names of counsel for the two prominent 24 hours clubs just in case they would like to have their attorneys contact them for any reason. I also listed the company executives but only because it optimizes the search for this post.
AF Counsel: Cynthia Klaus & James Susag, CEO: Chuck Runyon, COO: Jeff Thames SF Counsel: Alison McElroy CEO: Peter Taunton COO: Gary Findley
Tomorrow is another day and I am not satisfied with 2nd place. Thank you for the FUN!
What is MN law?
What are MN laws in regards to the tanning and the 24 hours?
Great question
I would also like to know the laws
SHOCKING VIDEO OF CLUB DEATH - 24 HOUR CLUBS WAKE UP!
To view the video of a four year old boy drowning at a health club, go to yonigottesman.com and click the link on the bottom right of the home page. This was played at trial and the plaintiffs were awarded $16.2 million in damages. With surveillance systems and cameras, this would be similar to what a judge and jury will be viewing if an emergency situation were to happen at a 24 hour club.
"The Santa Barbara jury returned a verdict of $13,885,466 in compensatory damages on April 27 and an additional $2,341,039 in punitive damages on April 29. Ten of the eleven defendants in the case, including Cathedral Oaks, pool lifeguards, counselors and club managers, admitted negligence. The corporation that operated Cathedral Oaks, Cal-West, did not admit negligence, but the jury found it to be negligent as well. The jury also held that Cathedral Oaks and three managers were guilty of willful misconduct, and that they acted with malice, oppression or fraud in the little boy’s death. In the punitive damages phase, as a result of what the jury found to be Cathedral Oaks’ "despicable conduct," the jury rendered a punitive damage verdict against the corporation in the amount of $2,297,266. Two managers at the club and its aquatics director also were held liable for $43,773 in punitive damages as a result of their conduct."
SIMPLE QUESTION. If this type of event occurred at a 24 hour club in regards to a member or guest having a heart attack or other serious medical emergency and they were not able to hit the panic button or notify anyone, how would it play out in litigation? Was an employee monitoring the cameras to see this? Could the tanning staffing requirements come into play? How about the AED/CPR certified staff requirements? What is the liability for states requiring health clubs to have staff at all open times?
I watched a person pass away at a club. (Yes, proper emergency care was provided.) It is an experience I will never forget and it is as vivid today as if it happened yesterday. Will it be a no brainer for the jury after watching a video and having the state, county and city laws and regulations presented?
We report, you decide.
Scroll down to view a few of the regulations for: California, Florida, Kansas, Louisiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, New York, Ohio, Rhode Island, Tennessee, Texas, Utah and Washington. Those not listed will most likely have similar type regulations.