local
Video captures El Segundo daycare worker dropping toddler, causing traumatic brain injury: lawsuit
By FOX 11 Digital Team at FOX 11 Los Angeles (KTTV)
· July 8, 2026
· 1 min read
A lawsuit filed against the Bay Club El Segundo alleges a toddler suffered a traumatic brain injury after an employee dropped him, and claims the daycare lacked a license.
Why this matters in The Los Angeles
The allegations against the Bay Club El Segundo raise concerns about the oversight of daycare facilities in Los Angeles County. The fact that the daycare is claimed to have lacked a license suggests a potential gap in regulatory enforcement, which could have serious consequences for the safety of children in care. This incident may prompt local parents to scrutinize the licensing and inspection records of daycare centers in their area, and could lead to increased demands for accountability from city and county authorities responsible for regulating these facilities. The Los Angeles community will likely be watching to see how the lawsuit proceeds and whether it leads to changes in the way daycare centers are monitored and licensed, to prevent similar incidents in the future. The well-being and safety of children in daycare is a critical issue for local families, and this case may be a catalyst for closer examination of the system.
About this story
Original reporting by FOX 11 Los Angeles (KTTV) . The Los Angeles surfaces reporting from trusted publishers and adds local editorial context so readers can quickly understand what a story means for their community. We attribute every source, link to the original report, and follow a documented editorial standards policy. To understand how stories are selected and reviewed, read our about page .
For the complete original report, visit FOX 11 Los Angeles (KTTV) . Have a tip or correction? Contact our newsroom .
Category: local ·
Published: July 8, 2026 ·
Source: FOX 11 Los Angeles (KTTV) ·
Reading time: 1 min
Get more The Los Angeles stories like this
Free weekly briefing covering local and other local news. Curated by our editorial team. No spam.
By subscribing you agree to our privacy policy . Unsubscribe anytime.
Frequently asked about this story
What is this story about? A lawsuit filed against the Bay Club El Segundo alleges a toddler suffered a traumatic brain injury after an employee dropped him, and claims the daycare lacked a license.
When was this published? This article was first published on July 8, 2026 by FOX 11 Los Angeles (KTTV) and curated for The Los Angeles readers.
Who reported this story? This story was reported by FOX 11 Digital Team at FOX 11 Los Angeles (KTTV). To learn more about how The Los Angeles selects and reviews stories, see our editorial standards .
Where can I find related coverage? See more local coverage from The Los Angeles, or browse our daily briefing and topic hubs .
← Back to all news
More local →
Today’s briefing
Subscribe to newsletter