How much does the Sky Zone BIPA Settlement pay?

Estimated payout: The Net Settlement Fund (after deductions for litigation costs, administrator costs, service award to class representative, and up to one-third for attorney fees) will be distributed equally among Settlement Class Participants.. The total settlement fund is $1.1M. Actual amounts depend on how many valid claims are filed — most settlements divide a fixed fund pro rata, so a higher claim rate means a smaller individual check. An "up to" figure is a cap, not a guarantee.

What is the claim deadline for the Sky Zone BIPA Settlement?

This settlement is closed to new claims — the deadline was July 29, 2024. Once a claim deadline passes you generally forfeit your share, even if you qualified.

Do I need proof of purchase for the Sky Zone BIPA Settlement?

No. You can file without a receipt or proof of purchase. You attest that you qualify and submit basic details, though claims are still subject to review and submitting a false claim is a crime.

Is the Sky Zone BIPA Settlement notice real, or a scam?

Atticus Administration is the settlement administrator for this case. Claims are filed at skybipasettlement.com. Filing a class action claim is always free — no legitimate settlement charges you to claim, and no administrator will ask for payment, a gift card, or your full Social Security number by email or text. If a notice asks for any of those, it is not from the administrator. When in doubt, ignore the link you were sent and go to the official settlement website directly.

When will payments from the Sky Zone BIPA Settlement be sent?

Class action payouts typically take 12 to 24 months after the claim deadline, and longer if the settlement is appealed. The final approval hearing for this case is set for August 21, 2024; no payments can be issued before a settlement receives final approval.

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Sky Zone BIPA Settlement

The Net Settlement Fund (after deductions for litigation costs, administrator costs, service award to class representative, and up to one-third for attorney fees) will be distributed equally among Settlement Class Participants.

Last verified August 21, 2026Source: atticusHow ClaimWatch verifies cases

This settlement is closed to new claims — the deadline was July 29, 2024. You can still see what it was about and follow the case in court below. Looking for money you can still claim? Browse open settlements →

What happened

Sky Zone required its Illinois franchisees to use hardware and software that included fingerprint matching and identification technology. Employees scanned their fingerprints to clock in and out of work. The plaintiff alleges Sky Zone violated the Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA) in connection with these fingerprint scans. Sky Zone denies any wrongdoing or violation of law.

Do you qualify?

People who scanned their fingerprint at a Sky Zone Trampoline Park in Illinois between April 29, 2014 and April 23, 2024 as part of their employment. Group 1 consists of people already identified by their employer as having scanned a fingerprint; Group 2 consists of people who worked at Sky Zone locations in Elmhurst, Aurora, or Joliet, Illinois.

How to file

Group 1 members (already identified employees) do not need to file a claim form and will automatically receive payment. Group 2 members (Elmhurst, Aurora, or Joliet employees) must submit a Claim Form electronically or by mail postmarked by July 29, 2024, providing contact information and verifying they scanned their fingerprint at one of these three locations between April 29, 2014 and April 23, 2024. You can complete the form online using your Claimant ID or print and mail it.

Common questions

How much does the Sky Zone BIPA Settlement pay?: Estimated payout: The Net Settlement Fund (after deductions for litigation costs, administrator costs, service award to class representative, and up to one-third for attorney fees) will be distributed equally among Settlement Class Participants.. The total settlement fund is $1.1M. Actual amounts depend on how many valid claims are filed — most settlements divide a fixed fund pro rata, so a higher claim rate means a smaller individual check. An "up to" figure is a cap, not a guarantee.
What is the claim deadline for the Sky Zone BIPA Settlement?: This settlement is closed to new claims — the deadline was July 29, 2024. Once a claim deadline passes you generally forfeit your share, even if you qualified.
Do I need proof of purchase for the Sky Zone BIPA Settlement?: No. You can file without a receipt or proof of purchase. You attest that you qualify and submit basic details, though claims are still subject to review and submitting a false claim is a crime.
Is the Sky Zone BIPA Settlement notice real, or a scam?: Atticus Administration is the settlement administrator for this case. Claims are filed at skybipasettlement.com. Filing a class action claim is always free — no legitimate settlement charges you to claim, and no administrator will ask for payment, a gift card, or your full Social Security number by email or text. If a notice asks for any of those, it is not from the administrator. When in doubt, ignore the link you were sent and go to the official settlement website directly.
When will payments from the Sky Zone BIPA Settlement be sent?: Class action payouts typically take 12 to 24 months after the claim deadline, and longer if the settlement is appealed. The final approval hearing for this case is set for August 21, 2024; no payments can be issued before a settlement receives final approval.

Who's involved

Plaintiffs

Madisyn Stauffer

Defendants

Sky Zone Franchise Group, LLC
Pathfinder Software LLC
Innovative Heights Fairview Heights, LLC

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Counsel for defendants

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Claim deadline: July 29, 2024
Estimated payout: The Net Settlement Fund (after deductions for litigation costs, administrator costs, service award to class representative, and up to one-third for attorney fees) will be distributed equally among Settlement Class Participants.
Settlement fund: $1.1M
Proof required: No
Class period: April 29, 2014 – April 23, 2024
Exclusion deadline: July 15, 2024
Final hearing: August 21, 2024
Case: Stauffer v. Innovative Heights Fairview Heights, LLC, et al.
Case number: 3:20-cv-00046-MAB
Court: U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois
Administrator: Atticus Administration

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Case status & court docket

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U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois

Case terminated November 7, 2024

November 7, 2024
Final approval
ORDER: Per the Court's Final Approval Order of Class Action Settlement with CenterEdge, the effect of that Order was stayed until November 6, 2024, while the Court waited to see if any objections were filed by state or federal officials (Doc. 229). That date has now passed and no objections were fil
August 22, 2024
Final approval
FINAL APPROVAL ORDER OF CLASS ACTION SETTLEMENT WITH SKY ZONE. For the reasons stated in the attached order, the Court GRANTS the Motion for Final Approval of the Class Action Settlement with Sky Zone (Doc. 215). Signed by Magistrate Judge Mark A. Beatty on 8/22/2024. (scm) (Entered: 08/22/2024)
August 21, 2024
Final approval
Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Mark A. Beatty: Final Approval Hearing held on 8/21/2024. Attorneys Kevin P. Green and Daniel Levy appear on behalf of Plaintiff. Attorney Sarah Jolley appears on behalf of Innovative Heights Fairview Heights, LLC. Attorney Mark Brown appears
August 20, 2024
Preliminary approval
Sealed Document Amended Exhibit 4 (Sealed) to the Settlement Agreement with Sky Zone Franchise Group, LLC, attached to Plaintiff's Motion for Preliminary Approval as Exhibit 1 (Docs. 201-1, 203) by Madisyn Stauffer. (Green, Kevin) (Entered: 08/20/2024)
August 20, 2024
Final approval
ORDER GRANTING 213 Consent Motion for Leave to File Excess Pages. Plaintiff's motions seeking final approval of class action settlement are accepted as filed. Signed by Magistrate Judge Mark A. Beatty on 8/20/2024. (scm)THIS TEXT ENTRY IS AN ORDER OF THE COURT. NO FURTHER DOCUMENTATION WILL BE MAILE

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