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Waiver Protects in California Ab Coaster Waiver Case

By Doyice Cotten

Lataya Young was working out on an Ab Coaster (not pictured) at a Planet Fitness when a weight landed on her foot.  Apparently a weight had fallen from the machine while she performed repetitions.  She had previously signed the following waiver of liability:

“I understand and expressly agree that my use of this Planet Fitness facility involves the risk of injury to me,

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Most Waivers Are Adhesion Contracts – So What?

By Doyice Cotten

There is much confusion and misinformation about adhesion contracts as they relate to the enforceability of liability waivers in recreation, fitness, and sport activities. There is a common misconception that adhesion contracts are against public policy and subsequently unenforceable.

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