Cedar Fair $11.2 Million Ticket Processing Fee Settlement, $8 Cash or $8 Six Flags Credit for Knott’s Berry Farm and California’s Great America Buyers (Claim by December 22, 2026)

California residents who bought non-season tickets online to Knott’s Berry Farm, Knott’s Soak City or California’s Great America between June 28, 2020 and July 1, 2024 may be eligible for an $8 payment under the Cedar Fair and Six Flags ticket processing fee settlement. The settlement is valued at an estimated $11,241,880 in combined cash and credit benefits.

The default benefit is an $8 credit on sixflags.com. Anyone who files a valid claim by December 22, 2026 can take the $8 as cash instead.

The case is Isayan v. Cedar Fair, L.P., Case No. 24STCV16212, in the Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles. The court granted preliminary approval on September 17, 2026. Final approval is still pending. Cedar Fair, L.P., Cedar Fair Management, Inc. and Six Flags Entertainment Corporation deny any wrongdoing, and the court has not ruled on the merits of the allegations.

Cedar Fair Settlement Quick Facts: Isayan v. Cedar Fair, L.P.

Detail	Information
Case	Isayan v. Cedar Fair, L.P., No. 24STCV16212
Court	Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles (Department 9)
Defendants	Cedar Fair, L.P.; Cedar Fair Management, Inc.; Six Flags Entertainment Corporation
Named plaintiff	Sargis Isayan
Class period	June 28, 2020 to July 1, 2024
Estimated class size	1,405,235 people
Estimated qualifying purchase transactions	1,876,013
Benefit per class member	$8 (credit by default, cash if you file a claim)
Combined value of cash and credit benefits	$11,241,880
Cash claim deadline	December 22, 2026
Opt-out deadline	December 22, 2026
Objection deadline	December 22, 2026
Final approval hearing	March 30, 2027, 10:00 a.m. Pacific Time
Settlement administrator	Angeion Group, LLC
Class counsel	Warren Terzian LLP
Official website	knottsgreatamericasettlement.com
Current status	Preliminary approval granted; final approval pending

The $11,241,880 figure is the estimated value of every $8 cash payment and $8 credit across the class. It is not a cash fund, and most of that value will arrive as credits. The cash portion depends on how many people file claims.

What the Cedar Fair and Six Flags Ticket Processing Fee Lawsuit Alleges

Plaintiff Sargis Isayan bought non-season tickets to Knott’s Berry Farm online and was charged a processing fee. He filed the lawsuit on June 28, 2024. The lawsuit alleges that Cedar Fair and Six Flags added the processing fee late in the online checkout, after customers had already chosen their tickets. It calls this “drip pricing.” It also alleges the fee was a “junk fee” that did not match the actual cost of processing an order.

Cedar Fair and Six Flags deny those allegations and say they complied with all applicable laws. No class had been certified before the settlement. The court conditionally certified the class for settlement purposes only.

The parties went to two mediations before retired judge John Leo Wagner of Judicate West. The first, in July 2025, did not produce a deal. The second, on November 20, 2025, did.

California Laws Behind the Cedar Fair Processing Fee Case

California Business and Professions Code § 17200 (Unfair Competition Law)

California’s Unfair Competition Law prohibits unlawful, unfair or fraudulent business acts or practices. The plaintiff used it to argue that adding a processing fee late in checkout, without adequate disclosure, was unfair to ticket buyers.

California Business and Professions Code § 17500 (False Advertising Law)

California’s False Advertising Law prohibits untrue or misleading statements made to promote goods or services. The plaintiff’s theory was that customers were not told the full price before they were well into checkout. The court’s preliminary approval order identifies the Unfair Competition Law and the False Advertising Law as the two causes of action.

California Civil Code § 1770(a)(29) (SB 478, the Honest Pricing Law)

SB 478 took effect on July 1, 2024. It requires businesses to include all mandatory fees in the advertised price of goods and services sold to California consumers. This law is not one of the causes of action in Isayan, but its effective date is the same day the class period ends. The court’s order says the defendants stopped charging the processing fees on July 1, 2024 and changed their conduct to comply with California law, and that the plaintiff no longer seeks injunctive relief. The order is not a finding that the defendants broke the law before that date.

California Code of Civil Procedure § 382 and California Rules of Court, Rule 3.769

California class actions proceed under Code of Civil Procedure § 382. Rule 3.769 of the California Rules of Court requires court approval for any class action settlement. That is why the settlement has two stages: preliminary approval, already granted, and a final approval hearing, set for March 30, 2027.

Federal Context: FTC Rule on Unfair or Deceptive Fees

Separately, the Federal Trade Commission’s Rule on Unfair or Deceptive Fees, effective May 12, 2025, requires total-price disclosure for live-event tickets and short-term lodging. This rule is not part of the Isayan case. It shows that late-added ticket fees are drawing scrutiny at the federal level as well as in California.

Who Qualifies for the Knott’s Berry Farm and California’s Great America Settlement

You are in the settlement class if you meet all three conditions:

1. You bought at least one non-season ticket to Knott’s Berry Farm or Knott’s Soak City at www.knotts.com, or to California’s Great America at www.cagreatamerica.com.
2. You made the purchase between June 28, 2020 and July 1, 2024, inclusive.
3. You were charged a processing fee and entered a California ZIP code as the billing address at checkout.

The settlement agreement defines the class as “California citizens,” but it explains that this means anyone who entered a California ZIP code as the billing address on the online purchase. It does not require U.S. citizenship.

Which Cedar Fair Parks and Websites Are Covered

Park	Covered website
Knott’s Berry Farm	knotts.com
Knott’s Soak City	knotts.com
California’s Great America	cagreatamerica.com

Season pass purchases are not covered. Tickets bought from a reseller or any site other than the two park websites are not covered either. A visit to one of the parks does not qualify you on its own.

Do You Need a Receipt for the Cedar Fair Settlement?

Class members are identified from Six Flags’ sales records, and the notice goes by email to the address on the most recent purchase. The cash claim form asks for your Notice ID, contact information, payment choice and a certification under penalty of perjury. It does not list receipts as a standard attachment, although the administrator can ask for more information to verify a claim.

If you believe you qualify but did not get a notice or Notice ID, contact Angeion Group at 1-888-885-4303 or [email protected].

How Much Each Cedar Fair Class Member Gets: $8 Credit or $8 Cash

Each participating class member receives one $8 benefit, no matter how many qualifying tickets they bought. There is no pro rata split of the $11,241,880. The estimated class has 1,405,235 members and about 1,876,013 qualifying transactions, so filing multiple claims does not increase your payment.

Option 1: $8 Six Flags Credit (No Claim Needed)

If you qualify and do not opt out, you get the credit automatically. Under the agreement, the credit:

• Applies to any paid purchase at www.sixflags.com for use at the defendants’ parks in the 48 contiguous states
• Is one-time use and can be combined with other discounts or offers
• Can be transferred to someone else
• Has no blackout dates
• Expires 36 months after it is issued

The administrator delivers the credit electronically, using the email address from your most recent purchase or updated contact details you give the administrator.

Option 2: $8 Cash (Claim Form Required)

To get cash, submit a valid claim form by December 22, 2026. The claim form lists these payment options:

• Virtual prepaid card
• PayPal
• Venmo
• Zelle
• Mailed check

If you request a check and do not cash it within 180 days, the check is voided and you receive the $8 credit instead.

Is the Cedar Fair Settlement Payment Taxable?

The settlement agreement states that the $8 is not taxable income and that no Form 1099 will be issued to class members. That is the agreement’s treatment of the payment. It is not individual tax advice.

Attorneys’ Fees, Service Award and Administration Costs

The following payments are subject to court approval and are paid separately from the class benefits:

Payment	Maximum amount
Warren Terzian LLP attorneys’ fees and litigation expenses (combined)	$1,962,329
Class representative service award to Sargis Isayan	$10,000
Angeion Group settlement administration costs	$89,500

The settlement notice says these amounts do not reduce the $8 benefit paid to each participating class member. The court decides the final figures, can approve less than requested, and class members can object to them. According to the court’s preliminary approval order, the $11,241,880 in class benefits is approximately 74.7% of the maximum possible restitution based on the processing fees charged during the class period.

Key Dates in the Cedar Fair Processing Fee Settlement

Event	Date	Status
Lawsuit filed	June 28, 2024	Completed
First mediation	July 15, 2025	No settlement reached
Second mediation	November 20, 2025	Settlement reached
Amended complaint filed	April 23, 2026	Completed
Preliminary approval granted	September 17, 2026	Completed
Cash claim deadline	December 22, 2026	Upcoming
Opt-out deadline	December 22, 2026	Upcoming
Objection deadline	December 22, 2026	Upcoming
Motions for final approval and fees due	February 8, 2027	Scheduled
Final approval hearing	March 30, 2027, 10:00 a.m. Pacific Time	Scheduled
Payments and credits delivered	Within 45 days after the Effective Date	Date not yet known

If your first email notice bounced and you later received a “Second Email Attempt,” your deadline is 60 days from the date you received that second email.

How to File a Cedar Fair Settlement Claim for $8 Cash

Filing is only necessary if you want cash instead of the credit.

1. Find your Notice ID. It is in the email notice. If you did not get one, contact Angeion Group.
2. Open the claim page. Go to knottsgreatamericasettlement.com/submit-claim.
3. Enter your contact details. The form asks for your name, mailing address, email address and phone number. Your current address does not have to match the billing address used for the ticket purchase.
4. Pick a payment method. Choose virtual prepaid card, PayPal, Venmo, Zelle or mailed check.
5. Certify and submit. Sign the certification under penalty of perjury and submit online by December 22, 2026.

A paper claim form is also accepted if postmarked by the deadline. Mail it to:

Isayan v. Cedar Fair, L.P. c/o Settlement Administrator 1650 Arch Street, Suite 2210 Philadelphia, PA 19103

Keep a copy of your form and confirmation. If your email or payment details change before payment goes out, tell the administrator.

Can You Opt Out of the Cedar Fair Settlement?

Yes. Opting out means you get no payment but keep your right to sue Cedar Fair and Six Flags on your own over the processing fee claims.

To opt out, send the administrator a signed written request that includes your name, address, and either an email address or phone number. It should name the case, Isayan v. Cedar Fair, L.P., Case No. 24STCV16212. Submit it online at the settlement website’s opt-out page or postmark it by December 22, 2026. You cannot both opt out and object.

Opting out does not guarantee an individual case will succeed or that you would recover more than $8.

How to Object to the Cedar Fair Settlement

Only people who stay in the class can object. You can object to the settlement itself or to the requested attorneys’ fees, service award or administration costs.

Send a written objection to the administrator, or speak at the March 30, 2027 hearing in person or through a lawyer you hire yourself. Your written objection should identify the case, state what you object to and why, and include your name, contact information, approximate purchase dates and which park you bought tickets for, or your Notice ID. The deadline is December 22, 2026, subject to the second-email exception.

If the court approves the settlement and you have not opted out, you are still bound by the release even if you objected. Cedar Fair and Six Flags have agreed not to retaliate against anyone for the choice they make.

What You Give Up If You Stay in the Cedar Fair Settlement

If you do nothing or file a claim, you become a participating class member and receive the $8. In exchange, you give up the right to sue Cedar Fair, Six Flags and related parties over the claims in this case, or claims that could have been brought on the same facts, covering representations, advertising, marketing and sales during the class period. The release takes effect only once the settlement becomes final.

Cedar Fair Settlement Final Approval Hearing: March 30, 2027

The hearing is set for March 30, 2027 at 10:00 a.m. in Department 9 of the Stanley Mosk Courthouse, 312 North Spring Street, Los Angeles, California 90012. Judge Elaine Lu is reported as presiding. You can attend in person or through LACourtConnect, and you do not have to attend to receive your benefit. The hearing date can be rescheduled, so check the official website for updates. Do not call the court about the settlement.

At the hearing, the judge decides whether to grant final approval and sets the final amounts for class counsel, the plaintiff and the administrator.

When Will Cedar Fair Settlement Payments Be Sent?

Cash payments and credits are due within 45 days after the Effective Date. The Effective Date is not the preliminary approval date. It requires final approval and a final judgment, and the appeal period must run out or any appeal must be resolved. As of October 23, 2026, there is no confirmed payment date. If the court denies final approval or the judgment is reversed on appeal, the settlement is void, nothing is paid and no claims are released.

Other Online Ticket Fee Settlements Covered by AllAboutLawyer

Cedar Fair’s agreement is one of several settlements over mandatory fees disclosed late in online checkout. Each has its own class definition, deadlines and benefits, and qualifying for one does not qualify you for another.

• Raging Waters Processing Fee Settlement, Check If You Qualify — Velazquez v. Festival Fun Parks, LLC, No. 24STCV20667 covers processing fees on online water-park tickets.
• $1.2M Posh Group Ticket Fee Settlement, Claim Before July 7 is a separate dispute over ticket fees.
• Lake Compounce $500k Ticket Fee Settlement, Deadline Nov 24 shows how admission-fee claims can lead to different eligibility rules and benefit calculations.

Frequently Asked Questions About the Cedar Fair $11.2 Million Settlement

Has the Cedar Fair $11.2 million settlement received final approval?

No. The Los Angeles Superior Court granted preliminary approval on September 17, 2026 and conditionally certified the class for settlement purposes. The final approval hearing is set for March 30, 2027.

How much will I get from the Isayan v. Cedar Fair settlement?

$8 per eligible class member. You get $8 cash if you file a valid claim by December 22, 2026, or an $8 Six Flags credit if you stay in the class and do not file a claim.

Do I have to file a claim to get the Six Flags $8 credit?

No. Class members who do not opt out receive the credit automatically. You only need the claim form if you want cash.

Who qualifies for the Knott’s Berry Farm processing fee settlement?

People who bought non-season tickets at knotts.com or cagreatamerica.com between June 28, 2020 and July 1, 2024, paid a processing fee and entered a California ZIP code as their billing address.

I bought tickets several times. Do I get more than $8?

No. The settlement gives one $8 benefit per class member, not per transaction.

What is the last day to claim cash from the Cedar Fair settlement?

December 22, 2026. If you received a second email notice because the first one bounced, your deadline is 60 days from receiving that second email.

What happens if I do nothing in the Cedar Fair settlement?

If the settlement is approved, you receive the $8 credit and give up the right to pursue the covered processing fee claims.

Can I still sue Cedar Fair if I opt out?

A valid, timely opt-out preserves your right to pursue the covered claims on your own, subject to other legal requirements. You will not receive the settlement benefit.

Who is the Cedar Fair settlement administrator and how do I contact them?

Angeion Group, LLC. Phone: 1-888-885-4303. Email: [email protected]. Mail: Isayan v. Cedar Fair, L.P., c/o Settlement Administrator, 1650 Arch Street, Suite 2210, Philadelphia, PA 19103.

Who are the class lawyers in the Cedar Fair settlement?

Dan Terzian and Thomas Warren of Warren Terzian LLP, at (213) 410-2617 or [email protected].

Official Sources and Legal Documents

1. Angeion Group official settlement website: https://www.knottsgreatamericasettlement.com/
2. Class Action Settlement Agreement, Isayan v. Cedar Fair, L.P., No. 24STCV16212: https://angeion-public.s3.amazonaws.com/www.knottsgreatamericasettlement.com/docs/Class_Action_Settlement_Agreement.pdf
3. Order Granting Preliminary Approval (September 17, 2026): https://angeion-public.s3.amazonaws.com/www.knottsgreatamericasettlement.com/docs/Order_Granting_Preliminary_Approval.pdf
4. Court-approved long-form notice: https://angeion-public.s3.amazonaws.com/www.knottsgreatamericasettlement.com/docs/Cedar_Fair_Isayan_Notice.pdf
5. Cash claim form: https://angeion-public.s3.amazonaws.com/www.knottsgreatamericasettlement.com/docs/Cedar_Fair_Claim_Form.pdf
6. California Business and Professions Code § 17200: https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?sectionNum=17200.&lawCode=BPC
7. California Business and Professions Code § 17500: https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?sectionNum=17500.&lawCode=BPC
8. California Civil Code § 1770 (SB 478): https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?sectionNum=1770.&lawCode=CIV

General consumer information, not legal advice. AllAboutLawyer.com is not a law firm. Dates and hearing details can change, so confirm them on the official settlement website.

Researched and written by Israr Ahmad, legal content researcher and founder of AllAboutLawyer.com. All facts verified against the official Settlement Agreement, Order Granting Preliminary Approval, Notice, Claim Form and settlement website run by Angeion Group (knottsgreatamericasettlement.com), as of October 23, 2026. Last Updated: October 23, 2026.