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3 Gyms that took a serious beating from strange lawsuits

‘Don’t get injured’ is rarely on top of anyone’s list of fitness goals. Injuries are relatively common when exercising, but some are worse than others. Some are so bad that they result in weighty lawsuits, such as:

When a personal trainer makes a trainee undergo a highly intense workout session that results in hospitalization
When an exercise equipment permanently injures a gym goer rather than whipping him or her into shape

But if you thought gyms are only sued for physical injuries due to negligence, you’re not flexing your imagination hard enough.

3 Divorces that dragged on for a notoriously long time

In an uncontested divorce, the spouses agree on matters involving child custody and child support, alimony, and property and liability division. That means less time with lawyers, less money spent on court fees, and shorter lingering heartbreak. In this scenario, it’s reasonable to expect that you and your spouse can finalize your split at the soonest possible time.

Domestic abuse can happen to anyone, including male celebrities

There’s no such thing as a ‘typical domestic abuse victim.’ Even in the world of celebrity, whether you’re a Hollywood A-lister or the world’s highest paid athlete, you can be either abuser or abused.

In some states, judges and prosecutors tend to be more lenient with women aggressors, even though domestic violence laws are intended to be gender-neutral.