Six Flags settlement checks have gone out under two separate class actions. The $36 million Illinois fingerprint-scanning settlement paid eligible visitors up to $200 or $60 per person in five annual installments from December 2021 through 2025. A separate $40 million securities fraud settlement for Six Flags shareholders began distributing funds on March 31, 2026.
The $36 Million Fingerprint Settlement
This settlement resolved Rosenbach v. Six Flags Entertainment Corp., a case filed in Lake County, Illinois (Case No. 16 CH 13) alleging that Six Flags Great America in Gurnee scanned season pass holders’ fingerprints at the entry gates without the written notice and consent required by the Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act.1Capitol News Illinois. Six Flags Agrees to $36 Million Settlement Over Alleged BIPA Violations Six Flags settled without admitting fault. The court approved the deal on October 29, 2021, and the claim filing deadline was October 12, 2021.2Theme Park Settlement. Frequently Asked Questions
The class covered anyone who had a finger scanned at the park’s entry gates between October 1, 2013, and December 31, 2018. Payments were calculated per person, not per visit, and the amount depended on when the class member’s first scan occurred:2Theme Park Settlement. Frequently Asked Questions
- Up to $200 total for a first scan between October 1, 2013, and April 30, 2016.
- Up to $60 total for a first scan between May 1, 2016, and December 31, 2018.
Both amounts were subject to proportional reduction if total claims, administration costs, attorneys’ fees, and the class representative service award exceeded the available fund.3Theme Park Settlement. Stipulation of Class Action Settlement
When the Checks Went Out
Because of pandemic-related disruptions, the fund was paid across five annual installments of increasing size rather than a lump sum. The first checks were mailed on December 22, 2021. The remaining installments went out on the anniversaries of the settlement’s effective date:2Theme Park Settlement. Frequently Asked Questions
- 2021: up to $3.5 million
- 2022: up to $5 million
- 2023: up to $7.5 million
- 2024: up to $8.5 million
- 2025: up to $11.5 million
Each check arrived with a letter stating the amount and the date. The final round was scheduled for 2025.
Missing Check or Questions About the Fingerprint Settlement
A.B. Data, Ltd. administered the fingerprint settlement. Reach the administrator at 1-800-391-9724 or through themeparksettlement.com.4Theme Park Settlement. Notice of Proposed Class Action Settlement Uncashed checks were designated for redistribution to local charities including the Lake County Bar Foundation, Northern Illinois Food Bank, PADS Lake County, and the United Way of Lake County.3Theme Park Settlement. Stipulation of Class Action Settlement
The $40 Million Securities Settlement
This is a separate case brought by Six Flags investors, not park visitors. Oklahoma Firefighters Pension and Retirement System v. Six Flags Entertainment Corporation (Case No. 4:20-cv-00201-P, Northern District of Texas) alleged that former CEO James Reid-Anderson and former CFO Marshall Barber misled investors about the progress of Six Flags-branded theme parks under development in China with a partner called Riverside Investment Group.5Six Flags Securities Litigation. Frequently Asked Questions6Six Flags Securities Litigation. Settlement Homepage7Bernstein Litowitz Berger & Grossmann LLP. Six Flags Entertainment Corporation
The class covers anyone who purchased Six Flags common stock between April 24, 2018, and February 19, 2020. The defendants, their immediate families, Six Flags officers and directors from the class period, and company affiliates are excluded.6Six Flags Securities Litigation. Settlement Homepage The proof-of-claim deadline was February 4, 2025.8Levi & Korsinsky. Six Flags Entertainment Corporation Settlement
Payout Dates and Distribution Rules
Judge Mark Pittman approved the distribution plan on February 18, 2026.9Bernstein Litowitz Berger & Grossmann LLP. Order Approving Distribution Plan Initial payments to authorized claimants went out on March 31, 2026, with additional distributions on a rolling basis as funds remain available.6Six Flags Securities Litigation. Settlement Homepage Under the court’s order, claimants owed less than $10 receive nothing, and those owed under $200 are paid in full in the initial round. A 5 percent reserve was held back for tax and administrative contingencies. Individual payment amounts depend on when shares were bought and sold and on the total volume of approved claims.
Contacting the Securities Claims Administrator
JND Legal Administration is handling the securities distribution. Reach the administrator at 877-753-9183, by email at info@SixFlagsSecuritiesLitigation.com, or through SixFlagsSecuritiesLitigation.com.6Six Flags Securities Litigation. Settlement Homepage
Other Six Flags Settlements
Two other matters can look like they involve settlement checks but do not send cash the same way. In Soto v. Great America LLC (Lake County Case No. 17-CH-1118), a $450,000 settlement over receipts that printed too many card digits gave eligible class members a $13 voucher usable at any Six Flags park, with an option to claim up to $40 in combined cash and vouchers. Final approval came in June 2021.10Top Class Actions. Six Flags $450K Payment Card Receipt Settlement
A newer securities class action tied to the 2024 Six Flags and Cedar Fair merger covers a class period of July 1, 2024, through November 5, 2025. It alleges the merger’s registration statement misrepresented Six Flags’ financial and operational condition. That case was still in its early stages in late 2025, with a January 5, 2026, deadline for investors to move for lead plaintiff appointment. No settlement checks have been issued in that matter.11PR Newswire. Berger Montague Advises Six Flags Entertainment Corp. Investors