OCEAN CITY, Md. – A Worcester County Circuit Court judge has dismissed a multi-million-dollar fraud lawsuit against former board members of Trimper family businesses in Ocean City.
The suit, filed in 2023 by shareholders Antoinette Bruno, Wendy Delamater, and Joyce Trimper, alleged that Doug, Brooks, Christopher, Linda, and Stephanie Trimper engaged in fraud and conspiracy, misusing corporate funds from Trimper’s Rides and related businesses. Plaintiffs accused them of skimming cash, purchasing personal vehicles with company funds, and operating a “secret money room” above an arcade.
The defendants filed a motion for summary judgment on Jan. 24, arguing the claims were barred by the statute of limitations and lacked evidence. A judge ruled in their favor on Jan. 29, dismissing the case.
Additionally, the court ordered Joyce Trimper to pay over $20,000 in court fees for failing to appear for a deposition. A scheduled trial has been canceled.