Planet Fitness in Midland

Jeff Schrier | Mlive.com Planet Fitness in Midland, Aug. 20, 2015.

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MIDLAND, MI -- A judge has dismissed a Midland County woman's lawsuit against Planet Fitness for its transgender-friendly locker room policy.

Yvette Cormier plans to appeal the judge's ruling, according to her attorney, who called the decision "reckless" in a prepared statement.

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Cormier's suit was based upon her seeing a transgender person in the locker room. Carlotta Sklodowska later came forward, saying she was the transgender woman in question.

Planet Fitness canceled Cormier's membership after she complained to fellow gym members over several days.

Cormier filed a lawsuit, alleging violations of the Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act, breach of contract and other claims.

Midland County Circuit Judge Michael J. Beale filed an opinion dated Jan. 4 dismissing the lawsuit.

Beale's opinion states "there was no intrusion upon the solitude or seclusion of the plaintiff by the presence of the clothed male in the common area of the restroom."

Judge Beale also said the plaintiff failed to show she was subjected to "quid pro quo" sexual harassment since she did not receive unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors and other verbal or physical conduct or communication of a sexual nature.

Cormier's attorneys say the ruling "ignores the fact that Planet Fitness' policy allowing the presence of a man in the women's locker room when women are in various stages of undress is offensive behavior in and of itself."

Planet Fitness asked for dismissal of the lawsuit, calling it "woefully deficient" and claiming it promotes discrimination against transgender people.

Known for its "judgement free zone" slogan, Planet Fitness has stated its locker room policy allows members and guests to use the facilities that correspond with their "sincere self-reported gender identity."

Cormier will file an appeal no later than Jan. 26, her attorney said. She is represented by the Kallman Legal Group of Lansing.

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