Widow Sues 24 Hour Fitness over Husband’s Death

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The widow of a man who died on a treadmill at a Portland, Ore., fitness club has filed a lawsuit, alleging the club was unprepared to deal with medical emergencies.

David Rutledge, 62, was running on a treadmill on Dec. 21 when he collapsed. A gym member came to Rutledge’s aid and went to find an employee to call 911 and bring an AED. The member found employee Corey Lay in the restroom, but Lay didn’t immediately call 911 and didn’t know where the club’s AED was located. 

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