Brittany Rinaldi has filed a lawsuit against a major fitness chain, alleging negligence that resulted in serious injury. The complaint was filed by Rinaldi on January 7, 2025, in the Circuit Court of the Fifteenth Judicial Circuit in Palm Beach County, Florida, targeting Fitness International LLC, doing business as L.A. Fitness.
The case revolves around an incident that occurred on June 19, 2023, at one of L.A. Fitness's locations in Boynton Beach, Florida. According to the complaint, Rinaldi was using exercise equipment when a bar unexpectedly fell and struck her head. The plaintiff asserts that she was exercising due care and caution for her safety at the time of the accident. The lawsuit accuses L.A. Fitness of failing to maintain its equipment in a reasonably safe condition and neglecting to warn patrons about potential hazards associated with their machines.
Rinaldi claims that L.A. Fitness breached its duty to ensure the safety of its premises and equipment for business invitees like herself. She argues that the gym failed to conduct regular inspections or adhere to established procedures for maintaining equipment safety. The lawsuit highlights specific allegations such as "failing to maintain the subject exercise machine in a reasonably safe condition" and "negligently failing to warn Plaintiff of the hazardous condition."
As a result of this alleged negligence, Rinaldi states she suffered severe injuries leading to ongoing pain and emotional distress. She is seeking damages exceeding $50,000 for medical expenses incurred due to her injuries and anticipates future costs related to medical care and loss of earnings capacity.
Representing Brittany Rinaldi are attorneys Talia Lewis and Ian M. Kirtman from Hersh Kirtman Injury Law based in Boca Raton, Florida. The case is identified under Case Number: 502025CA000112XXXAMB.