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Nature of Suit Code: 890
Nature of Suit: Other Statutory Actions
Cause of Action: 29:201 Fair Labor Standards Act

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UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT 

NORTHERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA 

GABE BEAUPERTHUY, et al., on behalf 

of themselves and all others similarly 

situated, 

Plaintiffs, 

v. 

24 HOUR FITNESS USA, INC., a 

California corporation d/b/a 24 Hour 

Fitness; SPORT AND FITNESS CLUBS 

OF AMERICA, INC., a California 

corporation d/b/a 24 Hour Fitness, 

Defendants. 

Case No. C-06-00715 SC 

JOINT STIPULATED OPT-IN ORDER 

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WHEREAS, Plaintiffs John Davidsson, et al., filed a motion to facilitate notice to a group of

Personal Trainers under Section 16(b) of the Fair Labor Standards Act ("FLSA"), 29 U.S.C. §216(b), 

and Defendant 24 Hour Fitness USA, Inc., et al., (hereinafter "24 Hour Fitness") opposed Plaintiffs' 

motion; 

WHEREAS, pursuant to this Court's Order of March 24, 2008 Granting In Part And Denying 

In Part Plaintiffs' Motion For Facilitated Notice Pursuant To 29 U.S.C. §216(b) entered in the abovecaptioned matter ("Conditional Certification Order"), IT IS HEREBY ORDERED AS FOLLOWS: 

1. In addition to those claims subject to this Court’s Order of May 9, 2007 (Doc 145), 

Plaintiffs' FLSA claims in this case shall proceed as a conditional collective action under Section 

16(b) of the Fair Labor Standards Act ("FLSA"), 29 U.S.C. §216(b), on behalf of all persons who 

work or have worked for 24 Hour Fitness in any state in the United States, except California, during 

the time period between October 29, 1999 and the present ("Claims Period"), in any Personal Trainer 

position classified by 24 Hour Fitness as non-exempt from overtime requirements, including the 

titles PT Trainer, Certified Personal Trainer (“CPT”), CPT I, CPT II, CPT III, CPT Elite, Trainer Fit 

Pro (“TFP”), TFP I, TFP II, TFP III, TFP Elite, FLS, Apex Tech, Fitness Instructor, and Floor 

Instructor. 

2. The FLSA Notice and Consent to Join forms (attached hereto as Exhibit "A") are 

approved. 

3. CPT Group, Inc. ("Notice Administrator") is approved as the Notice Administrator 

for the FLSA Notice pursuant to 29 U.S.C. §216(b). Plaintiffs shall bear the cost of notice, including

but not limited to fees charged by the Notice Administrator and copying and mailing fees. 

4. Within ninety (90) days of the date of this ORDER, 24 Hour Fitness shall produce to 

plaintiffs' counsel and the Notice Administrator a machine-readable list of all the names and 

addresses of all persons described in paragraph 1 of this ORDER, so that notice may be timely 

accomplished. 24 Hour Fitness shall further produce to the Notice Administrator within ten (10) 

days of any request by the Administrator all social security numbers ("SSN") for any person 

described in paragraph 1 of this ORDER whose FLSA Notice is returned by the Post Office. The 

SSNs shall only be provided to the Notice Administrator who shall maintain them in strict 

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confidentiality, in a password protected database. The Notice Administrator shall implement 

physical, technical and administrative safeguards for the SSNs, including, but not necessarily limited

to, those which restrict access to the SSNs to employees of the Notice Administrator with a need to 

know. The Notice Administrator may not disclose the SSNs to plaintiffs' counsel or any other third 

party. Use of the SSNs shall be limited to performing skip tracing methods to locate the current 

address of the person to whom notice should be given. Use and possession of the list of name and 

address information provided by 24 Hour Fitness pursuant to this paragraph shall be solely limited to 

Plaintiffs' counsel and the Notice Administrator. The Notice Administrator shall use the information 

solely for the purpose of providing notice of this action to persons entitled to file Consent to Join 

forms pursuant to paragraph 1 of this ORDER. Plaintiffs' counsel shall not copy the list or any of the

names and addresses on the list and shall maintain the confidentiality of the names and addresses. 

Plaintiffs' counsel shall return the list of names and addresses to 24 Hour Fitness on or before ten 

(10) days after the expiration of the opt-in period. Plaintiffs' counsel shall use the name and address 

data only for the following purposes: to confirm with the Notice Administrator and Defendants' 

counsel that the Notice Administrator sends notices to the individuals on the list; and to send a copy

of the FLSA Notice to prospective class members upon their request. 

5. The Notice Administrator shall mail the proposed FLSA Notice and Consent to Join 

Form to all persons described in paragraph 1 of this ORDER as soon as practicable and in no event 

later than thirty (30) days after receiving the mailing list described in paragraph 4 of this ORDER, or 

a longer period of time if the parties so stipulate. 

6. As soon as practicable and in any event no later than 20 days prior to the close of the 

opt-in period, the Notice Administrator shall give notice (and supplemented notices as necessary) to 

all counsel the names of putative class members whose FLSA notices are returned by the Post Office 

as undeliverable, who cannot be located through the National Change Of Address (NCOA) database 

or skip tracing methods. Within fourteen (14) days of such notice, 24 Hour Fitness shall provide a 

copy of the Notice and Consent to Join Forms to each such individual on the list who is a current 24 

Hour Fitness employee at that time. 24 Hour Fitness shall not transmit any communication to the 

persons described in paragraph 1 that undermines the FLSA notice or attempts to discourage 

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participation in the collective action. 

7. Each "Consent to Join" form must be postmarked or faxed to the Notice 

Administrator no later than sixty (60) days after the date that the Notice Administrator mails the 

notice. Within ten (10) days of the close of the opt-in period described above, all Consent to Join 

forms shall be filed with the Court. Individuals for whom Consent to Join forms are not filed within 

such time shall not participate in this lawsuit. 

8. After 24 Hour Fitness has produced to plaintiffs' counsel and the Notice 

Administrator the machine-readable list of all the names and addresses of all persons described in 

paragraph 1 of this ORDER, the parties shall meet and confer and 24 Hour Fitness shall describe the 

method it used to choose which persons were to be included and plaintiffs shall assert any objections 

plaintiffs have to the process used by 24 Hour Fitness. If the parties are unable to resolve any issues, 

either party may request leave to file a motion with the Court. If such leave is granted, the time for

the Notice to be mailed set forth in paragraph 5 shall be tolled until the dispute that is the subject of 

the motion is resolved. 

IT IS SO ORDERED. 

Dated: ______________, 2008 

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT JUDGE 

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EXHIBIT A

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NOTICE OF COLLECTIVE ACTION 

THIS IS NOT A LAWSUIT AGAINST YOU. PLEASE READ THIS NOTICE 

CAREFULLY. YOUR LEGAL RIGHTS MAY BE AFFECTED. 

TO: All persons who have worked for 24 Hour Fitness in any state in the United States, 

except California, during the time period between October 29, 1999 and the present ("Claims 

Period"), as Personal Trainers (including the titles PT Trainer, Certified Personal Trainer (“CPT”), 

CPT I, CPT II, CPT III, CPT Elite, Trainer Fit Pro (“TFP”), TFP I, TFP II, TFP III, TFP Elite, FLS, 

Apex Tech, Fitness Instructor, and Floor Instructor) classified by 24 Hour Fitness as non-exempt 

from overtime requirements. 

RE: Fair Labor Standards Act ("FLSA") Lawsuit Filed Against 24 Hour Fitness 

1. INTRODUCTION 

The purpose of this Notice is to inform you of the existence of a collective action lawsuit in 

which you potentially are "similarly situated" to the named plaintiffs, to advise you of how your 

rights may be affected by this lawsuit, and to instruct you on the procedure for participating in this

lawsuit if you so desire. 

As described more fully below, if you are eligible and wish to participate in this collective 

action, you must timely complete and submit the "Consent to Join" form attached to this Notice. 

2. DESCRIPTION OF THE LAWSUIT 

On February 1, 2006, the named plaintiffs filed a Complaint in the U.S. District Court for the 

Northern District of California against 24 Hour Fitness on behalf of themselves and certain groups of 

past and present employees of 24 Hour Fitness in states other than California. Plaintiffs allege that 

24 Hour Fitness failed to pay them and past and present employees in personal trainer positions who 

were classified as non-exempt from overtime requirements by 24 Hour Fitness, the wages and 

overtime pay to which they were entitled under the federal Fair Labor Standards Act ("FLSA") . 

Plaintiffs allege they are entitled to unpaid wages and overtime for such work performed after 

October 29, 1999. 

Plaintiffs also seek liquidated damages and attorneys' fees and costs. 

24 Hour Fitness denies any and all liability, including Plaintiffs' allegations that it failed to 

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correctly compensate employees or that it is liable to Plaintiffs for violations of the FLSA. 

3. THE CURRENT STATE OF THIS LAWSUIT 

This lawsuit is in the early stages of litigation. The Court has conditionally certified this case 

as a collective action and ordered this Notice be sent to you. 

If you do join, you may be required to participate in the discovery process. You may be 

required to answer written questions, under oath, concerning the overtime hours you claim, if any, 

that you worked which were not compensated. You may also be required to answer questions, under 

oath, in an oral deposition and/or give testimony at a trial and travel to do so. 

4. PERSONS ELIGIBLE TO RECEIVE THIS NOTICE 

The U.S. District Court has ordered this FLSA Notice to be distributed to all persons who 

currently work or have worked for 24 Hour Fitness, in any state, except California, between October 

29, 1999 and the present, in any personal trainer position classified by 24 Hour Fitness as nonexempt from overtime requirements. 

5. YOUR RIGHT TO PARTICIPATE IN THIS LAWSUIT 

If you were employed by 24 Hour Fitness for any period between October 29, 1999 and the 

present in a personal trainer position that 24 Hour Fitness treated as non-exempt from overtime, and 

you believe that 24 Hour Fitness has failed to pay you for all hours worked or for all overtime 

compensation to which you are entitled, you have the right to join the pending FLSA lawsuit against 

24 Hour Fitness. 

If you want to participate in this lawsuit, you must take affirmative steps to indicate your 

intent to join the action. You must complete, sign and fax or mail a copy of the "Consent to Join" 

form, which is attached to this Notice, to CPT Group, Inc., who is the court-appointed Notice 

Administrator. If mailed, your signed "Consent to Join" form must be postmarked no later than 

[insert date 60 days after the mailing date]. 

If faxed, your signed "Consent To Join" form must be successfully faxed no later than [insert 

date 60 days after the mailing date]. 

If your "Consent to Join" form is not postmarked by that date, or not successfully faxed to the 

Notice Administrator (CPT Group) by that date, you will not be allowed to participate in this 

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lawsuit. 

Having a "Consent to Join" form filed does not guarantee that you will be able to participate 

in the trial of this lawsuit as this may depend upon a final ruling from the District Court that you and 

the named Plaintiffs are "similarly situated" under federal law. Failing to return and have filed a 

"Consent to join" form postmarked on or before the deadline means that you cannot participate in 

any settlement or judgment for damages under the FLSA as part of this lawsuit. 

6. STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS 

Normally, the FLSA contains a limitations period of at least two years and potentially up to 

three years for the filing of a claim for unpaid overtime wages, after which the claim is forever 

barred. However, in this case the Court has tolled the statute of limitations to allow all personal 

trainer Plaintiffs to sue for conduct which occurred any time after October 29, 1999. In the event that 

you decide not to file a Consent to Join in this lawsuit, you should consult with your own attorney as

to the statute of limitations which would apply to your claim. 

7. EFFECT OF JOINING THIS SUIT 

If you file a "Consent to Join" form and the Court later permits your claims to proceed to trial 

as part of the collective action, you will be bound by any judgment regarding the FLSA claims in the 

lawsuit, whether favorable or unfavorable to Plaintiffs. While the suit is proceeding, you may be 

required to provide relevant information, and may be required to give sworn testimony in a 

deposition or in Court and travel to do so. 

If you choose to join this collective action, you will be represented by the law firm currently 

representing the Plaintiffs. If you join the suit, you will not be required to pay attorney's fees or 

expenses in advance. Class counsel may be paid either by the Defendant, or they may, either in 

addition to or instead of payment from Defendant, receive a percentage of any money judgment or 

settlement in favor of you, or others similarly situated, as agreed by contract and/or ordered by the 

Court. 

As an alternative to joining this lawsuit, you may file your own lawsuit with any counsel of 

your choosing, or do nothing. 

If you return a Consent to Join form, you should be aware that important decisions 

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concerning the prosecution of this case including for the FLSA claims may be made on your behalf. 

8. NO LEGAL EFFECT IN NOT JOINING THIS LAWSUIT 

If you choose not to join this collective action, you will not be affected by any judgment, 

whether it is favorable or unfavorable to Plaintiffs and the collective class. If you choose not to file a 

Consent to Join form, you are free to file your own lawsuit. If you choose not to file a Consent to 

Join form, the statute of limitations will continue to run until such time as you file a lawsuit on your 

own behalf. 

9. NO RETALIATION PERMITTED 

FEDERAL LAW PROHIBITS 24 HOUR FITNESS OR ITS AGENTS FROM TAKING 

ANY ACTION AGAINST YOU BECAUSE YOU ELECT TO JOIN THIS ACTION BY FILLING 

OUT AND RETURNING THE "CONSENT TO JOIN" FORM, OR OTHERWISE EXERCISING 

YOUR RIGHTS UNDER THE FLSA. 

10. ADMINISTRATOR 

CPT Group, Inc. 

16630 Aston 

Irvine, California 92606 

Facsimile: 949-852-9340 

Telephone: 888-687-3491 

11. PLAINTIFFS' COLLECTIVE ACTION COUNSEL 

Thomas G. Foley, Jr. State Bar No. 065812 

Nathan Lowery, State Bar No. 238141 

FOLEY BEZEK BEHLE & CURTIS, LLP 

15 West Carrillo Street 

Santa Barbara, California 93101 

Telephone: (805) 962-9495 

Facsimile: (805) 965-0722 

[TBD email address to be added to form] 

Richard E. Donahoo, State Bar No. 186957 

Thomas J. Welch, State Bar No. 242065 

DONAHOO & ASSOCIATES 

505 North Tustin Avenue, Suite 160 

Santa Ana, California 92705 

Telephone: (714) 953-1010 

Facsimile: (714) 953-1777 

[TBD email address to be added to form] 

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12. DEFENDANTS' LEGAL REPRESENTATION 

Garry G. Mathiason 

John C. Kloosterman 

Lisa C. Chagala 

LITTLER MENDELSON, P.C. 

650 California Street, 20th Floor 

San Francisco, CA 94108 

Telephone: (415) 433-1940 

jkloosterman@littler.com 

13. FURTHER INFORMATION 

For further information about this lawsuit, including any part of this notice, please contact 

Plaintiffs' counsel at the following toll-free number: 1-800-[TBD] or email at [TBD]. PLEASE DO 

NOT CONTACT THE COURT OR ANY COURT PERSONNEL FOR INFORMATION. 

THIS NOTICE AND ITS CONTENTS HAVE BEEN AUTHORIZED BY THE 

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE' NORTHERN DISTRICT OF 

CALIFORNIA. THE COURT HAS TAKEN NO POSITION IN THIS CASE REGARDING 

THE MERITS OF PLAINTIFFS' CLAIMS OR DEFENDANTS' DEFENSES. 

IT IS SO ORDERED. 

Dated: _____________, 2008 

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT JUDGE 

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FILING INFORMATION 

1. INSTRUCTIONS FOR FILING CONSENT TO JOIN FORMS 

If you choose to join this FLSA collective action, your "Consent to Join" form must 

be completed, signed and returned. Your "Consent to Join" form must be postmarked 

or fax-dated no later than [insert date 60 days after the mailing date]. 

CHANGE OF ADDRESS 

If you send a "Consent to Join" form to the Notice Administrator and then move or change 

your address, please advise Plaintiffs' counsel: 

Thomas G. Foley, Jr. State Bar No. 065812 

Nathan Lowery, State Bar No. 238141 

FOLEY BEZEK BEHLE & CURTIS, LLP 

15 West Carrillo Street 

Santa Barbara, California 93101 

Telephone: (805) 962-9495 

Facsimile: (805) 965-0722 

[TBD email address to be added to form] 

Richard E. Donahoo, State Bar No. 186957 

Thomas J. Welch, State Bar No. 242065 

DONAHOO & ASSOCIATES 

505 North Tustin Avenue, Suite 160 

Santa Ana, California 92705 

Telephone: (714) 953-1010 

Facsimile: (714) 953-1777 

[TBD email address to be added to form] 

2. FURTHER INFORMATION 

To obtain further information about this lawsuit, including your right to join, please contact 

Plaintiffs' counsel at the address or phone number listed directly above. 

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CONSENT TO JOIN LAWSUIT AS A PARTY PLAINTIFF 

Beauperthuy, et al. v. 24 Hour Fitness, et al., United States District Court for the Northern 

District of California. Case Number C-06-00715 SC. 

I understand that this lawsuit is being brought under the federal Fair Labor Standards Act of 

1938, as amended, 29 U.S.C. § 201, et seq. I consent, agree, and opt-in to become a party plaintiff to 

this lawsuit. I agree to be bound by any adjudication or settlement of this action by the Court, 

whether it is favorable or unfavorable, and agree to designate the class representatives as my agents,

and I understand that I will be bound by the decisions and agreements made by an entered into by 

said representatives. I hereby designate the law firms of Foley, Bezek, Behle & Curtis, LLP and 

Donahoo & Associates, to represent me in this action. 

I am a current or former employee of 24 Hour Fitness, and I worked in the following 

position(s) at 24 Hour Fitness: 

Position Club Location Dates Employed (Month/Year)

 

 

Dated: Signature: 

Name (Printed): Telephone: 

Address: 

Email address: 

This form must be returned by mail POSTMARKED (or successfully faxed) NO LATER 

THAN [insert date] to: 

CPT Group, Inc. 

16630 Aston 

Irvine, California 92606 

Facsimile: TBD 

Firmwide:85014889.1 034670.1216 

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