Gym Owners File Damage Compensation Lawsuit Against the Government

Pilates and Fitness Business Owners File 700 Million Won Compensation Lawsuit at Seoul Southern District Court

[Asia Economy Reporter Yoo Byung-don] The Pilates and fitness facility (gym) owners' association, which has been under prolonged closure measures due to the impact of the novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19), has filed a lawsuit against the government seeking damages.

The Pilates Fitness Business Operators Federation filed a lawsuit on the morning of the 30th at the Seoul Southern District Court, claiming a total of 765 million won in damages.

They argued that the government violated the principles of trust protection and equality, and that the Infectious Disease Control and Prevention Act was inadequate, constituting a 'quasi-legislative omission' that violates the Constitution.

On the day, Park Joo-hyung, the federation's representative, explained, "Due to intermittent assembly ban orders, many facilities have effectively closed because of employment instability and customer loss," adding, "Although the third disaster relief fund was announced, some businesses cannot even receive it after examining the specific conditions."

He added, "We filed the lawsuit to urge substantial and continuous compensation for losses to guarantee the right to livelihood."

Song Kyung-jae, the federation's legal representative (Law Firm Yehyun), elaborated, "Since there were deficiencies in the Constitution, laws, and procedures, we urge their supplementation and the establishment of loss compensation regulations that can practically guarantee the people's right to livelihood."

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