What is the claim deadline for the Knott's Berry Farm and California's Great America Processing Fees Settlement?

December 22, 2026. Claims are filed free at knottsgreatamericasettlement.com.

Do I need proof of purchase for the Knott's Berry Farm and California's Great America Processing Fees Settlement?

No. Claims can be filed without a receipt.

How long until I get paid from the Knott's Berry Farm and California's Great America Processing Fees Settlement?

Not before the final approval hearing on March 30, 2027; payments usually follow within three to twelve months of approval.

What happens if I do nothing?

You receive no payment and, in most class actions, give up the right to sue Cedar Fair, L.P.; Cedar Fair Management, Inc.; Six Flags Entertainment Corporation separately over these claims. To keep that right, opt out by December 22, 2026.

File by December 22, 2026No proof of purchase neededconsumer products

Knott's Berry Farm and California's Great America Processing Fees Settlement

Up to $8

Verified November 15, 2026 against knottsgreatamericasettlement.comFound via classaction.orgHow ClaimWatch verifies cases

Where this case stands

Accepting claims until December 22, 2026

The final approval hearing is set for March 30, 2027. Payments cannot go out before the court approves the settlement there.

Pending in the Superior Court of California, Los Angeles (No. No. 24STCV16212).

December 22, 2026 · upcoming
Opt-out and objection deadline
Last day to exclude yourself from the settlement or object to its terms.
December 22, 2026 · upcoming
Claim deadline
Claims had to be submitted by this date.
March 30, 2027 · upcoming
Final approval hearing
The court hears any objections and decides whether to approve the settlement.

What happened

A customer sued Cedar Fair and related entities over processing fees charged for online purchases of non-season tickets to Knott's Berry Farm, Knott's Soak City, and California's Great America. The lawsuit seeks reimbursement of those fees for California customers during the class period. Six Flags denies all liability and wrongdoing, and the parties settled to avoid the cost and uncertainty of trial.

Do you qualify?

Californians who were charged processing fees for purchases of non-season tickets to Knott's Berry Farm and/or Knott's Soak City through www.knotts.com or to California's Great America through www.cagreatamerica.com between June 28, 2020 and July 1, 2024.

What the settlement pays

Each Participating Class Member receives $8.00. If you do nothing, you get an $8 credit for a purchase on www.sixflags.com. If you submit a valid Claim Form, you can receive $8 cash via electronic payment or check.

How to file

To receive cash instead of an automatic $8 credit, submit a timely and valid Claim Form by December 22, 2026. If you do nothing, you will automatically receive an $8 credit for a future purchase on www.sixflags.com. No proof of purchase is required.

Common questions

How much does the Knott's Berry Farm and California's Great America Processing Fees Settlement pay?: Estimated payout: Up to $8.Why settlement checks are smaller than the headline number →
What is the claim deadline for the Knott's Berry Farm and California's Great America Processing Fees Settlement?: December 22, 2026. Claims are filed free at knottsgreatamericasettlement.com.How to file a claim, and how long payment takes →
Do I need proof of purchase for the Knott's Berry Farm and California's Great America Processing Fees Settlement?: No. Claims can be filed without a receipt.
What is the status of the Knott's Berry Farm and California's Great America Processing Fees Settlement?: Accepting claims until December 22, 2026. The final approval hearing is set for March 30, 2027. Payments cannot go out before the court approves the settlement there.
How long until I get paid from the Knott's Berry Farm and California's Great America Processing Fees Settlement?: Not before the final approval hearing on March 30, 2027; payments usually follow within three to twelve months of approval.How to file a claim, and how long payment takes →
Is the Knott's Berry Farm and California's Great America Processing Fees Settlement notice real, or a scam?: Claims are filed only at knottsgreatamericasettlement.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 →
What happens if I do nothing?: You receive no payment and, in most class actions, give up the right to sue Cedar Fair, L.P.; Cedar Fair Management, Inc.; Six Flags Entertainment Corporation separately over these claims. To keep that right, opt out by December 22, 2026.Opting out, objecting, or doing nothing →

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