Plaintiff
- Name: Luis Licea
- Filing Date: September 7, 2026
- Court: United States District Court Central District of California
- State: California
- Attorney Firm: Pacific Trial Attorneys
Defendant
- Name: Planet Fitness Franchising, LLC, Pla-Fit Franchise, LLC
- Website: www.planetfitness.com
- Industry: Health Care Equipment & Services
- Standards Cited: 1.3.1, 2.1.1, 2.1.2, 2.4.3, 2.4.6, 3.3.2, 4.1.2, 4.1.3
- Summary: Planet Fitness operates health clubs and offers gym memberships, fitness services, and related amenities.
Case Summary
According to the complaint, Luis Licea, a legally blind individual, is suing Planet Fitness Franchising, LLC and PLA-FIT Franchise, LLC for violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act and California laws. Licea alleges that the Planet Fitness website is inaccessible to users relying on screen readers, preventing him from completing a gym membership enrollment. He encountered multiple barriers while navigating the site, which he claims violates established accessibility standards. Additionally, he alleges that the website improperly tracked his data even after he opted out of non-essential cookies. Licea seeks injunctive relief to make the website accessible, statutory damages, and attorney fees.
Causes of Action
- Violation of Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act
- Violation of the Unruh Civil Rights Act
- Violation of the California Invasion of Privacy Act
Key Allegations
- Website inaccessible to blind users using screen readers
- Privacy violations through unauthorized tracking of user data after consent rejection
Requested Relief
- Injunctive relief requiring remediation of the Website
- Statutory damages under the Unruh Act
- Statutory relief under CIPA
- Reasonable attorneys' fees and costs
Jurisdiction & Venue
This Court has federal-question jurisdiction under 28 U.S.C. § 1331 and supplemental jurisdiction under 28 U.S.C. § 1367.
