Discuss this claim fully referring to all elements of a negligence claim

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Lauren was a fit 30-year-old who was a member of the Diamond Fitness Centre (DFC), which she regularly ed, wound 2-3 times p week She had been a member for 2 years now. As she was planning on running a marathon, she was work on her leg muscle, amongst general cardio fitness She usually attended DFC after work, around 6 pm. On the day of the incident, sheet to the back come when the relevant machine was located Various weight equipment was scattered around on the floor, such that should not use the machine without cleaning up the are She had no difficulty in moving the bars. She then began lifting the weight plates and p them on the tree rack. When the ted the final platene weighing 25 kgs, she twisted her back and immediately fell pain. She abandoned exercise programme Afer she sought medical treatment and ultimately, a disc protrusion was diagnosed. She has undergone a series of surgical procedures She continues to suffer from this injury It was a rule of membership with DFC that all members put away whatever equipment they might use. There were also signs posted t as to this rule. These signs also said that a failure to do so may result in your membership being suspended or canceled. Although a majority of members comply with this rufe, it seems that those who use the gym in the 4 pm-5 pm time penod are less likely to put away equipment No membership has been suspended. The expectation was that staff would put away equipment left out by members altough the was not generally done, and the equipment often remained where it had been left by members unti put away by subsequent users of the are The gym created a daily checklist for use by rostered staff On these lists, it stated ‘put all weights away Lauren has decided to sue DFC, claiming their staff member on duty that day was negligent in not clearing the area, or allemalively not entorang the rule. Discuss this claim fully referring to all elements of a negligence claim, including any defences that might be reasonably raised