Has anyone dealt with gym won't let me cancel membership?

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I'm dealing with a situation and need some guidance.

gym won't let me cancel membership. I've been dealing with this for about 10 months now and the situation isn't improving.

The contract was signed 13 months ago. I have a copy of the original agreement. The total amount in dispute is approximately $129,000.

What are my legal options here? Is it worth pursuing?

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NAL, but from what I've read, you should file a complaint. Obviously I don't know all the details of your situation though.

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Have you tried reaching out to your state's labor board? They sometimes have free resources or mediation services.

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Ngl following this thread — Same. 100% same. Please update.

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So basically have you tried reaching out to your state's bar association? They sometimes have free resources or mediation services.

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For those on a budget: many state bar associations have lawyer referral services that offer initial consultations for $35-50. Also look into your local legal aid organization if your income qualifies. You don't have to navigate this alone.

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This is really helpful, thank you. I've been dealing with a similar situation and didn't know where to start. Saved this thread for reference.

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Check if there's a choice of law provision. That determines which state's law applies.

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Document all your damages. You'll need specifics for any claim.