Boeynaems v. La Fitness International, LLC

MEMORANDUM RE: DISCOVERY “FENCE” AND COST ALLOCATION

BAYLSON, District Judge.

I. Introduction

Substantial disputes about the scope of discovery, and sharing the costs of discovery, before a determination is made whether this case should be certified as a class action, have divided the parties. The disputes are substantial and the cost of the discovery requested by Plaintiffs is considerable. This issue, where Defendant’s financial exposure will drastically increase if a class is certified, appears to be one of first impression.

Plaintiffs in these cases signed contracts to become members of a…