Seigneur v. National Fitness Institute, Inc.
Maryland Court of Special Appeals
752 A.2d 631 (Md. Spec. App. 2000)
Relevant factsFree
Gerilynne Seigneur (plaintiff) signed a gym membership contract with National Fitness Institute (NFI) (defendant) containing an exculpatory clause disclaiming NFI's liability for exercise-related injuries, and was injured during her initial workout; she sued for negligence, arguing the clause was void as against public policy, but the trial court found the clause enforceable, and she appealed.
IssueFree
Whether an exculpatory clause in a gym membership contract is void as against public policy.
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