NewsNew Times San Luis ObispoJuly 2, 2026San Luis Obispo
Law firm serves wrong person in Planet Fitness lawsuit
A San Luis Obispo law firm mistakenly named and served a 27-year-old man in a civil lawsuit regarding a voyeurism incident at a local Planet Fitness. The man, Kyle Hunter Combs, had moved to Arizona months before the incident occurred.
Read the full story at New Times San Luis ObispoWhy It Matters
This case highlights a procedural error in civil litigation where an individual was incorrectly identified as a defendant in a criminal-related , leading to potential legal and reputational consequences for the wrong party.
Key Facts
- A San Luis Obispo law firm served a civil complaint to the wrong Kyle Combs.
- The individual served, Kyle Hunter Combs, is 27 years old.
- Kyle Hunter Combs moved to Arizona in December 2025.
- The lawsuit concerns an alleged incident of surreptitious recording at a Planet Fitness tanning facility.
- The error was discovered six months after the individual had already relocated out of the county.
Who's Mentioned
locationSan Luis Obispo County“The jurisdiction where the legal error occurred.”organizationNew Times San Luis Obispo“The publication reporting the incident.”personKyle Hunter Combs“The individual mistakenly served with a civil complaint.”organizationPlanet Fitness“The location where the alleged incident took place.”