Planet Fitness sued over alleged secret recordings of women in tanning booths

A series of lawsuits filed in San Luis Obispo County claim that a male member, identified as Kyle Combs of Grover Beach, repeatedly entered locked tanning and red-light therapy rooms at a Planet Fitness in Arroyo Grande, California, and secretly recorded dozens of women in various states of undress. Court documents state that between January and December 2025 he amassed over 50 photos and videos of roughly 47 female patrons, and was charged with 12 misdemeanor invasion-of-privacy offenses, to which he has entered a not-guilty plea.

Plaintiffs allege that gym staff ignored or mocked their complaints, even after one woman reported a breach in May 2025 and was told the locks were fine. The alleged spying continued until a victim spotted a camera lens on December 29, prompting the suspect to flee while an employee observed but did not act. Police investigations reportedly uncovered the extensive media cache on Combs' phone and other devices. The lawsuits also highlight that staff were often distracted by phones and failed to monitor the spa area despite knowing when booths were occupied.