The Third Chamber of Private Law of the Court of Justice of Mato Grosso (TJ-MT) has ruled that a gym in Cuiabá must pay R$ 8,000 in moral damages to a student injured by a malfunctioning machine. The gym, located on Avenida Fernando Côrrea, attempted to appeal the ruling but had its request unanimously denied by the court. As of the latest update, the gym's defense has not responded to inquiries from the media regarding the case.

The incident occurred when the student was struck in the face by a machine and sustained injuries requiring both medical and dental attention, along with subsequent clinical follow-up. He provided medical documentation to support his claims in the legal proceedings. The court noted that the presence of a personal trainer may have been a factor under consideration, suggesting a duty of care may have been breached, resulting in the student's injuries.

This ruling underscores the legal responsibilities of fitness centers to maintain safe equipment and ensure the safety of their patrons. The implications of this case may prompt other fitness establishments to review and enhance their safety protocols to prevent similar incidents in the future, as courts are increasingly holding businesses accountable for customer safety concerns.