What is the case number for the AKT Lawsuit mentioned in the Body20 FDD?
Body20 Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Dance Fitness Michigan LLC, et al. v. AKT Franchise, LLC, et al., filed August 30, 2023, Superior Court of the State of California, County of Orange, Case No. 30-2023-01345433- CU-AT-CXC (the "AKT Lawsuit"). This action was filed by certain former AKT® franchisees and their owners, including Dance Fitness Michigan LLC, Property Maintenance, Inc., 6pk Mason LLC, 6pk Liberty LLC, Teeny Turner LLC, S2 Fitness Enterprises, LLC, Soros & Associates, LLC, AdEdge Services Inc., Deanna Alfredo, Amanda Davis, Nisha Moeller, Samantha Cox, Suzanne Fischer, Nichole Soros, Michael Soros, Paul Dumas, Jodi Dumas and Laura Hannan (collectively, the "AKT Plaintiffs") against (i) AKT Franchise, LLC and
Source: Item 3 — LITIGATION (FDD pages 13–17)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Body20 Franchise Disclosure Document, the case number for the AKT Lawsuit is Case No. 30-2023-01345433- CU-AT-CXC. The lawsuit, titled Dance Fitness Michigan LLC, et al. v. AKT Franchise, LLC, et al., was filed on August 30, 2023, in the Superior Court of the State of California, County of Orange.
The plaintiffs, a group of former AKT franchisees, are suing AKT Franchise, LLC, along with other related entities and individuals, alleging violations of pre-sale disclosure obligations under franchise laws, fraudulent inducement to invest in franchises, breach of the implied covenant of good faith and fair dealing, breach of a purported agreement to provide financing, and unfair and deceptive trade practices. The plaintiffs are seeking declaratory and injunctive relief, rescission of their franchise agreements, actual and special damages, and attorneys' fees, costs, and interest.
The Body20 FDD states that Lindsay Junk, Body20's Chief Executive Officer, previously served as Brand President of Y6, and Anthony Geisler, the Chief Executive Officer of Sequel Brands, previously served in the same role for Xponential. Both have been named as defendants in lawsuits involving Xponential and its affiliates. The FDD emphasizes that Body20 is not affiliated with Xponential and that these lawsuits do not involve Body20 or its affiliates. This information is important for prospective franchisees to understand the background of Body20's leadership and the legal landscape surrounding related companies, even though Body20 claims no direct involvement.