A family is suing a fitness club in El Segundo after they said their child was seriously injured when he was tossed in the air and dropped on the floor at the gym's daycare.

The 23-month-old child was dropped by a daycare worker last March at the Bay Club, according to the lawsuit.

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In the lawsuit, the father said he brought his child to the daycare and left for the Manhattan Beach Country Club. When he returned, the child was seriously injured, according to the lawsuit.

The incident was recorded on video, which appeared to show a daycare worker at the Bay Club Clubhouse swing the child by the arms into the air. The child then appeared to strike his head on the hardwood floor before the worker landed on top of him.

The child's parents are suing the Bay Club for negligence, claiming the child suffered  a traumatic brain injury  when he hit the floor after he was tossed  approximately 6 feet above the ground. 

The lawsuit claims the Bay Club lied to the parents about the severity of the injury and how the incident occurred. According to the lawsuit, the club initially gave the father the impression that his son only sustained a minor injury.

The family released a statement.

 The deception by the Bay Club of hiding this horrific incident from the parents is inexcusable,  the family said.  The daycare facility should have the highest amount of care for the children, and if a child gets sick or injured, they should notify the parents with transparency and urgency. 

The Bay Club, which operates more than 25 clubs primarily in California, responded to the lawsuit.

 We are unable to comment on ongoing litigation,  the Bay Club said.  At the Bay Club, the safety of our members, team members, and the families we serve is our highest priority. 

The Department of Social Services said in California there are child care regulations intended to promote children's health and safety in licensed child care facilities, but some facilities are exempt from licensing, including businesses that offer limited child care to 

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