Absolute Power Fitness Inc.

Brooklyn, NY: (Jul-10-07) Attorney General Andrew Cuomo's Office brought charges against Absolute Power Fitness, Inc., a Sunset Park gym that closed suddenly in January 2007 without warning and after accepting prepaid membership fees from 650 people. An investigation revealed that building owners closed the doors after the health club defaulted on the rent. State law requires health clubs to post a bond, letter of credit or deposit ("financial security") with the Secretary of State. Consumers can call the NYS Department of State to confirm whether a health club is bonded and ask for proof of compliance. In a settlement reached, gym owners Robert Dreiss and Alex Vasquez agreed to pay back the fees as well as penalties and costs of the state's investigation. The two will refund its members $55,289.77. [BROOKLYN DAILY EAGLE: GYM CLOSURE]

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Published on Jul-12-07