Fitness International, LLC v. Alspaugh

05.04.2023

In this case (filed in Federal Court), the defendant, Leah Alspaugh, alleged ownership rights in the LA Fitness facilities and repeatedly presented at various Southern California LA Fitness locations interfering with daily operations and attempting to usurp funds from plaintiff, Fitness International. 

Following a two day trial, the jury found unanimously in favor of Fitness International on all causes of action, including trademark infringement, unfair competition, fraud, intentional interference with economic advantage, intentional interference with contracts, injunctive relief, as well as on all thirty-six (36) special verdict questions.  In addition, the jury awarded damages to Fitness International, including punitive damages.