Daniel Halpin has taken legal action against a fitness company, alleging deceptive practices and violations of consumer protection laws. On October 30, 2024, Halpin filed a complaint in the Court of Common Pleas of Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, against Crunch Fitness. The lawsuit accuses the gym of engaging in unfair trade practices and violating the Fair Credit Extension Uniformity Act (FCEUA).
The case revolves around Halpin's experience with Crunch Fitness after joining their gym in May 2024. According to the complaint, Halpin intended to use a personal trainer for only four weeks but was informed by the gym that he could not cancel his membership without providing a 30-day notice. Despite not being at the gym for a full month, Halpin was charged for an additional month and faced obstacles when attempting to cancel his membership. "Defendant refuses to let Plaintiff cancel Plaintiff's membership and continues charging Plaintiff," states the complaint.
Halpin alleges that Crunch Fitness used misleading representations and engaged in harassing behavior by continuously contacting him with intent to annoy or abuse. These actions are claimed to be in violation of several provisions under Pennsylvania law, including 73 P.S § 2270.4(b)(5) and § 2270.4(b)(6). Furthermore, Halpin asserts that these violations also breach the Unfair Trade Practices and Consumer Protection Law.
In seeking relief from the court, Halpin requests treble damages, attorney’s fees, costs, and any other economic or equitable relief deemed appropriate by the court. The complaint highlights how Crunch Fitness's actions have caused him financial loss and emotional distress due to their alleged fraudulent conduct.
Representing Daniel Halpin is attorney John T. Shaffer Jr., Esq., from Starks Law located in Pittsburgh, PA. The case is filed under Case No: CVPDD008S236F064 with no specific judge mentioned in the document.