Three Gymnasts Sue Coaches and Owner of Orange County Gym

Gabrielle Douglas of the United States soars above the balance beam during the Artistic Gymnastics Women's Individual All-Around final on Day 6 of the London 2012 Olympic Games. Streeter Lecka/Getty Images

SANTA ANA—Three gymnasts are suing an Aliso Viejo-based gym, alleging they were battered and emotionally abused by their coaches.

Azarian Gymnastics did not immediately respond to a request for comment on the suit filed March 19 in Orange County Superior Court.