An image in the Oct. 1, 2024, filing at Rabinowitz Courthouse in Fairbanks, Alaska, purports to show knife damage to one of the Romper Room inflatables.FAIRBANKS, Alaska - A contract in May transferred ownership of a Fairbanks business' bounce houses and other equipment. Now, allegations are stirring that the buyer slashed some of the inflatables with a knife after defaulting on the agreement.
The complaint in the civil case says Gabrielsen failed to pay at least two $1,448 installments since signing the agreement and did not fulfill other contractual obligations, like purchasing liability insurance and paying pre-booked fees for the Tanana Valley State Fair. Though it does not name a date, the lawsuit indicates that the Vernam Inc. asked Gabrielsen to return the Romper Room inventory due to default on the agreement.
The plaintiffs also say they believe Gabrielsen is holding the other three pieces of equipment at her personal residence, but the complaint does not indicate why they hold that belief. Gabrielsen does not yet have legal representation for this case, according to court records, and two phone calls to Aurora Fun Center during normal business hours went to straight to voicemail. A message requesting comment was not returned prior to news time Thursday.
The following day, on Aug. 10, Romper Room posted again, writing “Unfortunately due to unforeseen circumstances, we will not be opening this weekend. Stay tuned for future events….”