Daycare Incident Leads to Lawsuit Over Toddler’s Injuries

A recent lawsuit has come to light, alleging that a daycare worker threw a toddler into the air and dropped him, resulting in serious injuries, including brain and hearing loss.

Documents obtained by the California Post detail the alarming event and include a March 2025 photo of 23-month-old CK, captured being playfully swung into the air by an employee at the Bay Club clubhouse in El Segundo, California.

The images depict the toddler soaring above the worker’s head, who, unfortunately, was unable to catch him, leading to a fall that ended with both crashing to the ground.

According to the complaint, CK’s head struck the ground during the fall, prompting him to cry loudly, as other adults around him were left in shock.

CK’s parents, Matt and Elena Kittle, state in their lawsuit that their son suffered a traumatic brain injury and hearing loss from the incident.

Matt had dropped CK off at 8:35 a.m. on the day it happened, heading to the Manhattan Country Club, where membership costs start at $25,000 with monthly dues of $1,000. The Bay Club’s website mentions that members can watch their children at the clubhouse without an extra fee.

The couple reported receiving a call from the Bay Club, initially stating CK had fallen but had calmed down. They claimed the staff didn’t feel it was necessary to pick him up and that they simply wanted to inform them of the situation.

However, about fifteen minutes later, they were informed they needed to collect CK, as the facility couldn’t stabilize him. This came as a surprise, since the Bay Club had previously suggested CK had only minor injuries.

Upon arrival at home, CK appeared extremely sleepy, irritable, and had notable bruising on the right side of his face, with swelling around his eye and mouth.

The employee then allegedly told Matt over the phone that CK had only fallen a short distance of 1.5 feet. Yet, by 11:30 a.m., CK was admitted to the ER at Torrance Hospital for blunt head trauma and was subsequently diagnosed with a traumatic brain injury.

The Kittles dispute the claim that CK was just 5 feet tall, asserting they saw him at least 6 feet in the air during his fall, and they have requested video evidence of the incident.

CK reportedly continues to show signs of a traumatic brain injury, including hearing loss.

The lawsuit also claims that the El Segundo Bay Club is not licensed by the California Department of Social Services, falsely asserting exemption because parents are present while their children are supervised, despite claims that members aren’t required to stay on the premises if their children are being cared for.

The Kittles are seeking a jury’s decision on the amount, alleging negligence, assault, fraud, and emotional distress against the Bay Club.

The California Post reached out to Bay Club for comments but received no response.