Chicago Man Sexually Assaulted at Gym, Gym Sexual Assaults on the Rise
From experienced bodybuilders to beginning weightlifters, to people who simply want to take a break from work and get some exercise on their lunch breaks, the gym is a place where people come together to pump some iron and improve their health. Indeed, while the pandemic kept fitness enthusiasts in their homes sweating through home workouts and YouTube bootcamps, people are now flocking to big box gyms and small local gyms alike to reach their fitness goals. However, with the influx of people using gyms in order to workout, a trend seems to be on the rise: gym sexual assaults. The recent story of a Chicago man who experienced a gym sexual assault earlier this year demonstrates these frightening and dangerous incidents.
According to local news reports, ABC7, a 28-year-old Chicago man visited a North Side Chicago gym earlier this year on the evening of Thursday, March 7. The man was apparently sexually assaulted by another gym patron, a 35-year-old man. The 28-year-old man reported the incident to police immediately and the sexual assault suspect was still at the scene of the sexual assault incident when officers arrived. The sexual assault suspect was taken into police custody, and the sexual assault victim was taken to Illinois Masonic Medical Center. The victim was, fortunately, reported to be in “good condition” when he was transported for medical care.
Gym Sexual Assaults Put Palmdale Fitness Enthusiasts at Risk
The truth of the matter is that whether a gym is located in Chicago or Palmdale, gym patrons everywhere are clearly at risk of potentially being sexually assaulted when they go to work out. When a gym owner or gym property owner fails to keep a gym safe and free from sexual assaults, by taking steps such as providing adequate security on the premises, they may be liable for a gym sexual assault victim’s injuries and losses. In Palmdale, gym-goers who have been sexually assaulted at a gym due to a gym owner or gym property owner’s negligent security of the premises may be entitled to compensation under California premises liability laws. In order to determine whether you may have a claim under California premises liability laws for your injuries sustained in a gym sexual assault incident in Palmdale, it is best to speak with an experienced Palmdale premises liability lawyer as soon as possible.
Palmdale Law Firm Helps Victims of Negligent Security on Business Properties get Justice
The experienced Palmdale premises liability lawyers at the Trevino Law Firm help Palmdale residents get justice for their injuries sustained due to the negligence of business owners and business property owners. If you were assaulted or injured at a gym or business property in Palmdale, contact the Trevino Law Firm for a free and confidential consultation. There is a limited time to file a claim under California premises liability laws in Palmdale so do not hesitate to speak to a lawyer about your case. Contact the experienced Palmdale premises liability lawyers at the Trevino Law Firm today and speak to a lawyer about your rights and options for free.
Source:
abc7chicago.com/chicgao-crime-sexual-assault-lakeview-gym-sex/14503051/
