Stauffer v. Innovative Heights Fairview Heights BIPA Settlement
Equal distribution of the Net Settlement Fund (after deductions for litigation costs, settlement administrator costs, service award, and up to one-third for attorney fees) among all Settlement Class Members
Last verified August 21, 2026Source: atticusHow ClaimWatch verifies cases
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Where this case stands
Final approval granted November 7, 2024
Claims closed. Once the time to appeal has run, the administrator pays valid claims; that usually takes three to twelve months after approval.
Before Judge Mark A. Beatty, U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois (No. 3:20-cv-00046-MA).
- January 10, 2020Case filed
- August 20, 2024Preliminary approval
The court allowed notice of the proposed settlement to go out to the class.
- August 21, 2024Final approval hearing
The court hears any objections and decides whether to approve the settlement.
- November 7, 2024Final approval granted
- November 7, 2024Case closed by the court
What happened
Innovative Heights, a trampoline park in Fairview Heights, Illinois, allegedly violated the Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA) by collecting fingerprints from employees using fingerprint scanners for tasks such as clocking in and out of work and accessing computer systems. Innovative Heights denies the violation and the court did not decide whether a violation occurred.
Do you qualify?
Anyone who scanned their fingerprint at Innovative Heights Fairview Heights, LLC (Sky Zone Trampoline Park) in Fairview Heights, Illinois at any time between April 29, 2014 and April 23, 2024.
What the settlement pays
Equal distribution of the Net Settlement Fund (after deductions for litigation costs, settlement administrator costs, service award, and up to one-third for attorney fees) among all Settlement Class Members
Paid from a $285,000 settlement fund. Individual amounts depend on how many valid claims are filed.
How to file
The page indicates that distribution of settlement payments began the week of October 7, 2024, following Final Approval Order in August 2024. No active claim filing is required; eligible class members receive equal shares of the Net Settlement Fund automatically after court-approved deductions.
Common questions
- How much does the Stauffer v. Innovative Heights Fairview Heights BIPA Settlement pay?
- Estimated payout: Equal distribution of the Net Settlement Fund (after deductions for litigation costs, settlement administrator costs, service award, and up to one-third for attorney fees) among all Settlement Class Members. The settlement fund is $285,000.Why settlement checks are smaller than the headline number →
- What is the status of the Stauffer v. Innovative Heights Fairview Heights BIPA Settlement?
- Final approval granted November 7, 2024. Claims closed. Once the time to appeal has run, the administrator pays valid claims; that usually takes three to twelve months after approval.
- Is the Stauffer v. Innovative Heights Fairview Heights BIPA Settlement notice real, or a scam?
- Atticus Administration is the court-appointed administrator. Claims are filed only at innovativeheightsbipasettlement.com. Filing is always free, and no administrator asks for payment or a full Social Security number by email or text.How to tell a real settlement notice from a scam →
- Who are the attorneys in the Stauffer v. Innovative Heights Fairview Heights BIPA Settlement?
- For the plaintiffs: Thomas C. Horscroft (Goldenberg Heller & Antognoli, P.C.); Daniel Scott Levy (Goldenberg Heller & Antognoli, P.C.); Richard S. Cornfeld (Goldenberg Heller & Antognoli, P.C.); Kevin P. Green (Goldenberg Heller & Antognoli, P.C.). For Innovative Heights Fairview Heights, LLC: Jennifer L Maloney (Baker Sterchi Cowden & Rice - St. Louis); Mark L. Brown (Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith LLP); Cameron Liljestrand (Lewis Brisbois, et al. - Chicago); Sarah M Jolley (Heplerbroom, LLC). From the public court docket.
Who's involved
Plaintiffs
- Madisyn Stauffer
Defendants
- Sky Zone Franchise Group, LLC
- Pathfinder Software LLC
- Innovative Heights Fairview Heights, LLC
Counsel for plaintiffs
- Thomas C. HorscroftGoldenberg Heller & Antognoli, P.C.Represents Madisyn Stauffer3 tracked cases · $2.5M in disclosed settlementsthorscroft@ghalaw.com · (618) 656-5150
- Daniel Scott LevyGoldenberg Heller & Antognoli, P.C.Represents Madisyn Stauffer4 tracked cases · $2.5M in disclosed settlementsdaniel@ghalaw.com · (618) 650-7143
- Richard S. CornfeldGoldenberg Heller & Antognoli, P.C.Represents Madisyn Stauffer4 tracked cases · $2.5M in disclosed settlementsrick@ghalaw.com · (618) 650-7122
- Kevin P. GreenGoldenberg Heller & Antognoli, P.C.Represents Madisyn Stauffer5 tracked cases · $9.4M in disclosed settlementskevin@ghalaw.com · (618) 656-5150
Counsel for defendants
- Jennifer L MaloneyBaker Sterchi Cowden & Rice - St. LouisRepresents Sky Zone Franchise Group, LLC3 tracked cases · $2.5M in disclosed settlements defendedjmaloney@bakersterchi.com · (314) 345-5000
- Mark L. BrownLewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith LLPRepresents Pathfinder Software LLC3 tracked cases · $2.5M in disclosed settlements defendedmark.brown@lewisbrisbois.com · (618) 307-7488
- Cameron LiljestrandLewis Brisbois, et al. - ChicagoRepresents Pathfinder Software LLC3 tracked cases · $2.5M in disclosed settlements defendedCameron.Liljestrand@lewisbrisbois.com · (312) 345-1718
- Sarah M JolleyHeplerbroom, LLCRepresents Innovative Heights Fairview Heights, LLC3 tracked cases · $2.5M in disclosed settlements defendedsarah.jolley@heplerbroom.com · (618) 307-1217
- Kenneth L SchmettererDLA Piper LLP (US) - ChicagoRepresents Sky Zone Franchise Group, LLC3 tracked cases · $2.5M in disclosed settlements defendedkenneth.schmetterer@us.dlapiper.com · (312) 368-2176
- Eric M. RobertsDLA Piper LLP (US) - ChicagoRepresents Sky Zone Franchise Group, LLC3 tracked cases · $2.5M in disclosed settlements defendederic.roberts@dlapiper.com · (312) 368-2167
- Raj N. ShahDLA Piper LLP (US) - ChicagoRepresents Sky Zone Franchise Group, LLC3 tracked cases · $2.5M in disclosed settlements defendedraj.shah@dlapiper.com · (312) 368-8904
- Thomas M. WolfLewis Brisbois, et al. - ChicagoRepresents Pathfinder Software LLC3 tracked cases · $2.5M in disclosed settlements defendedthomas.wolf@lewisbrisbois.com · (312) 345-1718
- Kendall J. Mossman-CanfieldUpkeep Maintenance Services, Inc.Represents Pathfinder Software LLC3 tracked cases · $2.5M in disclosed settlements defended(636) 385-4377
- Josh M. KantrowLewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith LLP - ChicagoRepresents Pathfinder Software LLC3 tracked cases · $2.5M in disclosed settlements defendedjosh.kantrow@lewisbrisbois.com · (312) 345-1718
- Glenn E. DavisHeplerbroom, LLCRepresents Pathfinder Software LLC, Innovative Heights Fairview Heights, LLC3 tracked cases · $2.5M in disclosed settlements defendedglenn.davis@heplerbroom.com · (618) 307-1204
- Charles Noah InslerHeplerBroom LLC-St. LouisRepresents Sky Zone Franchise Group, LLC, Pathfinder Software LLC, Innovative Heights Fairview Heights, LLC3 tracked cases · $2.5M in disclosed settlements defendedcni@heplerbroom.com · (314) 241-6160
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From the public court docket, contact details as filed; not an endorsement.
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