David Herbert
Club Member’s Claims of Willful and Wanton Conduct to Proceed Against Personal Trainer and Health Club
Avoiding Liability Bulletin - August 2018 As we have recommended several time in this column, pre-activity waivers of liability often...
David Herbert August 1, 2018Exercise Equipment Injuries and Claims and Suits – Defending against Litigation
Avoiding Liability Bulletin - July 2018 As we have pointed out in various articles in this column, exercise equipment use...
David Herbert July 6, 2018Running Treadmill Leads to Serious Injury and Suit – Waiver Does Not Protect the Club
Avoiding Liability Bulletin – June 2018 In a very recent and interesting case from New Jersey,[1] the plaintiff was injured...
David Herbert May 31, 2018Specialized Activity Program Leads to Suit Against Personal Trainer and Gym
Avoiding Liability Bulletin – May 2018 In a very recent case from New Jersey,[1] the Plaintiff, a wheelchair bound quadriplegic,...
David Herbert May 1, 2018Personal Trainers Take Note: Screening Standards Have Changed
Avoiding Liability Bulletin – April 2018 In late 2015, we reminded personal trainers and other fitness professionals of their obligation...
David Herbert April 3, 2018Are Monthly Equipment Inspections Sufficient?
Avoiding Liability Bulletin - March 2018 A Case in Point In a relatively recent case from Wisconsin, a trial court...
David Herbert March 1, 2018