Gold s Gym Lawsuit Alleges Cable Machine Failed, Causing Traumatic Brain Injury

Angel Saucier filed a lawsuit in Oregon Circuit Court on July 31 against TGD Fitness LLC (operating as Gold's Gym Tigard) and Gym 80 USA Inc., the cable machine manufacturer. Saucier alleges that a cable weight machine catastrophically failed during routine use, throwing her backward and causing traumatic brain injury, spinal injuries, and permanent complications.

The complaint asserts two primary theories of liability. Saucier contends that the gym failed to properly inspect, maintain, and remove unsafe equipment from service. She further alleges that Gym 80 manufactured and sold a defective cable machine that was prone to failure during foreseeable use.

Cable weight machines operate using steel cables, pulleys, and weight stacks to provide adjustable resistance. Industry standards typically require regular inspection of such equipment, timely replacement of worn components, and removal from service when deterioration is detected. According to the filing, when these maintenance and inspection practices are neglected, cable failure can result in sudden loss of resistance that may cause injury to users. The lawsuit reflects a broader pattern of scrutiny facing gyms regarding equipment maintenance, inspections, and safety protocols designed to prevent member injuries.

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