CJ-2026-00078 - America's Outdoor Adventure Park LLC v. Michael Hyams

What's This Case About?

Let’s cut straight to the part that sounds like the plot of a mid-budget corporate thriller: a former manager is accused of trying to bankrupt a theme park on purpose—and while he’s at it, allegedly harbored a fugitive on company property like it was some kind of outlaw-themed Airbnb. This isn’t Pirates of the Caribbean; this is real life at America’s Outdoor Adventure Park LLC, where the only thing more chaotic than the waterslides might be the internal power struggle tearing the whole operation apart.

So, who are these people? On one side, you’ve got Lorenzo Ayres, the self-proclaimed “Sole Manager” of this Oklahoma-based outdoor adventure park—think zip lines, obstacle courses, maybe a petting zoo if you’re lucky—and more importantly, the guy who says he’s now in charge. He’s suing alongside the company itself (which, legally, can sue just like a person—don’t ask us how, just roll with it), claiming that their former co-manager, Michael Hyams, has gone full corporate villain. Hyams, currently residing in Liberty Hill, Texas—miles away but somehow still causing maximum damage—was unceremoniously booted from his position on April 7, 2026, via a legal document called an Action by Written Consent, which basically means the majority members said “you’re out” without needing a dramatic boardroom showdown. But instead of quietly packing up his desk and moving on, Hyams allegedly went scorched-earth.

According to the filing, after getting fired, Hyams didn’t just leave—he started raiding. The plaintiffs claim he wrote company checks to himself (a big no-no unless you’re paying yourself legally), racked up unauthorized charges on company credit cards (presumably not for office supplies), and generally treated the business bank account like his personal piggy bank. That’s the financial malfeasance part—basically, stealing or misusing company money. But it gets wilder. The petition claims Hyams didn’t just steal funds; he allegedly harbored a known fugitive on park grounds. Let that sink in: a man wanted by law enforcement was reportedly hanging out at a family-friendly adventure park, courtesy of a disgruntled ex-executive. The filing doesn’t say if the fugitive was hiding behind the corn maze or chilling in the snack bar, but the implication is clear: this wasn’t just petty revenge, it was a direct threat to employee safety and the company’s legal standing. One minute you’re training staff on safety protocols, the next you’re worried about federal agents storming the premises.

And then there’s the psychological warfare. Employees, according to affidavits attached to the case, say Hyams has been making aggressive, unauthorized contact with them—basically trying to turn the staff against Ayres and destabilize operations from within. It’s workplace drama meets Succession, except instead of a media empire, it’s a modest theme park in Delaware County, Oklahoma. Oh, and in between harassing employees and allegedly sheltering fugitives, Hyams allegedly told multiple people he was going to “bankrupt the company.” Not let it fail. Not walk away. Bankrupt it. As in, actively engineer its collapse. That’s not just bad blood—that’s war.

So why are they in court? Legally, the plaintiffs aren’t asking for money—at least not yet. Instead, they’re begging the court for injunctive relief, which is legalese for “make this guy stop immediately.” They want a Temporary Restraining Order (TRO) to block Hyams from accessing company property, funds, credit cards, or digital accounts—basically cutting off all his access before he can do more damage. They also want him barred from contacting employees, investors, or creditors, because apparently, he’s been making calls that could scare off potential saviors. And here’s the kicker: they want the court to officially confirm that Lorenzo Ayres, acting with majority member approval, is the only one allowed to run the business—including the power to raise emergency capital by selling shares or borrowing against company assets. Because right now, with Hyams allegedly sabotaging fundraising efforts, the park is days away from insolvency. No payroll. No vendor payments. No cash to keep the go-karts running.

Now, you might be wondering: is this overblown? Is this just a messy breakup between two former business partners who can’t agree on who gets the office chair? Maybe. But the stakes here are real. The plaintiffs aren’t asking for $50,000 or a fancy settlement—they’re asking for a legal firewall to prevent what they describe as an existential threat to the company. And given that they’re willing to post a bond (a kind of financial “I promise I’m not lying” deposit) for the TRO, they seem serious. In the world of small-business litigation, this is the equivalent of yelling “fire!” in a crowded theater—except the fire is a fired manager with a grudge, a credit card, and a fugitive friend.

And honestly? The most absurd part isn’t even the fugitive. It’s the sheer theatricality of it all. We’re talking about a man who, after being legally removed from power, allegedly responded not with a lawsuit of his own, not with quiet resentment, but with what sounds like a villain arc straight out of a daytime soap. He’s not just resisting removal—he’s allegedly weaponizing every tool he once had access to, turning a regional adventure park into a battleground of ego, control, and possibly federal crimes. Is this about money? Power? Revenge? All of the above?

Look, we’re not lawyers. We don’t know if Hyams actually wrote those checks, or if the fugitive story checks out, or whether Ayres is the heroic savior he claims to be. But what we do know is this: when a man threatens to bankrupt a theme park and hides a fugitive on the premises, you’ve officially left the realm of boring corporate disputes and entered legendary territory. We’re not rooting for either side—we’re just here for the drama. And if this case goes to trial, we’re bringing popcorn. And maybe a helmet. You never know when things might get that wild.

Case Overview

Petition

Jurisdiction

District Court of Delaware County, Oklahoma

Filing Attorney

Lorenzo Ayres

Relief Sought

Injunctive Relief

Declaratory Relief

Plaintiffs

America's Outdoor Adventure Park LLC business
Rep: Lorenzo Ayres
Lorenzo Ayres individual

Defendants

Michael Hyams individual

Claims

#	Cause of Action	Description
1	Removal for Cause, Financial Malfeasance and Conversion, Criminal and Regulatory Exposure, Employee Harassment, Threats to Bankrupt the Company	Plaintiffs seek a Temporary Restraining Order, Preliminary Injunction, and Permanent Injunction to stop Defendant's unauthorized actions and protect the company from collapse.

Petition Text

863 words

IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF DELAWARE COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA AMERICA’S OUTDOOR ADVENTURE PARK LLC, ) an Oklahoma Limited Liability Company, and ) LORENZO AYRES, ) ) Plaintiffs, ) ) v. ) Case No. CJ-20-78 ) MICHAEL HYAMS, ) ) Defendant. ) PETITION FOR TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER, PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION, AND PERMANENT INJUNCTION Plaintiffs, America’s Outdoor Adventure Park LLC ("the Company") and Lorenzo Ayres ("Ayres"), for their claims against Defendant Michael Hyams ("Hyams"), allege and state as follows: I. BASIS FOR JURISDICTION 1. This Court has jurisdiction over this matter pursuant to the Oklahoma Limited Liability Company Act and the Company's Operating Agreement. 2. America’s Outdoor Adventure Park LLC is an Oklahoma LLC with its principal place of business in Delaware County, Oklahoma. 3. Lorenzo Ayres is a Member and Sole Manager residing in Delaware County, Oklahoma. 4. Defendant Michael Hyams is a former Manager residing in Liberty Hill, Texas. Jurisdiction is proper because the Defendant’s conduct occurred within Delaware County and involves an Oklahoma entity. II. STATEMENT OF CLAIM 5. Removal for Cause: On April 7, 2026, the Majority Members removed Defendant Hyams for cause. This removal was executed via an Action by Written Consent, attached hereto as Exhibit A. 6. Financial Malfeasance and Conversion: Defendant has engaged in a trend of unauthorized financial disbursements, including writing Company checks to himself and making unauthorized personal charges on Company credit cards. 7. Criminal and Regulatory Exposure: Defendant recklessly harbored a known fugitive from justice on Company premises, creating existential criminal liability and endangering personnel. 8. Employee Harassment: Defendant has engaged in aggressive, unauthorized communications with Company employees, undermining management and creating a hostile work environment. Evidence of these threats is provided in the employee affidavits attached as Exhibit B. 9. Threats to Bankrupt the Company: Defendant has explicitly stated to employees his intention to "bankrupt the company" and plans to travel to Jay, Oklahoma, to forcibly interfere with operations. III. IRREPARABLE INJURY 10. Cumulative Trend of Harm: If the Defendant’s current trend of illegal and unauthorized actions—including credit card abuse, self-dealing, and harboring criminals—is allowed to continue, it will result in the immediate and irreversible collapse of the business. 11. Risk of Employee Litigation: Defendant’s continued harassment of staff and the creation of a dangerous environment (via harboring fugitives) exposes the Company to significant civil lawsuits from employees for negligence and workplace safety violations. 12. Inability to Fund Operations: Defendant’s aggressive clearing out of corporate funds has put the Company in a position where it cannot fund day-to-day operations or meet essential payroll and vendor obligations. 13. Capital Raising and Survival: The Company is in a critical capital-raising cycle. Defendant’s interference prevents the Company from securing essential working capital through the sale of units/shares or encumbering Company assets. Such capital raising is being conducted in accordance with the majority vote provisions of the Operating Agreement. Without this capital, the Company will become insolvent within days. IV. RELIEF REQUESTED WHEREFORE, Plaintiffs respectfully request that the Court: 1. Issue a Temporary Restraining Order (TRO) enjoining Defendant from accessing Company property, funds, credit cards, or digital accounts; 2. Enjoin Defendant from contacting or directing Company employees, investors, or creditors; 3. Declare and confirm that Plaintiff Ayres, acting with the majority vote of the Members as required by the Operating Agreement, has the sole authority to operate the business in a normal manner, including the power to raise working capital by selling shares or units, encumbering Company assets, or utilizing all other legal means to fund operations; 4. Order Defendant to immediately surrender all Company-owned assets to America’s Outdoor Adventure Park LLC; 5. Set a hearing for a Preliminary Injunction; 6. Dispense with the requirement of notice for the TRO, as providing notice to Defendant would likely result in the immediate further dissipation of Company assets or destruction of records; 7. Fix a reasonable bond for the issuance of this order, which Plaintiffs are ready and willing to post; and 8. Grant such other and further relief as the Court deems just and equitable. Respectfully submitted, Lorenzo Ayres, Individually and as Sole Manager of America’s Outdoor Adventure Park LLC IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF DELAWARE COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA AMERICA'S OUTDOOR ADVENTURE PARK LLC, ) an Oklahoma Limited Liability Company, and ) LORENZO AYRES, ) ) Plaintiffs, ) ) v. ) Case No. (CJ-260-78) ) MICHAEL HYAMS, ) ) Defendant. ) VERIFICATION OF AFFIDAVIT STATE OF OKLAHOMA ) ) ss: COUNTY OF DELAWARE ) I, Lorenzo Ayres, of lawful age, being first duly sworn upon oath, state: 1. I am a Plaintiff in the above-styled action and the Sole Manager of America's Outdoor Adventure Park LLC. 2. I have read the foregoing Verified Petition for Temporary Restraining Order, Preliminary Injunction, and Permanent Injunction and the Plaintiffs' Emergency Motion for Temporary Restraining Order. 3. I am familiar with the facts and allegations contained in those documents, and I state that said facts and allegations are true and correct to the best of my knowledge, information, and belief. 4. Specifically, I verify the ongoing trend of illegal and unauthorized actions by the Defendant, Michael Hyams, including self-dealing, the harboring of a fugitive on company property, and the explicit threats made to bankrupt the company and sabotage capital-raising efforts essential to the company's survival. FURTHER AFFIANT SAYETH NOT. LORENZO AYRES Subscribed and sworn to before me this 18th day of April, 2026. NOTARY PUBLIC My Commission Expires: __________________ Commission Number: __________________