Oklahoma Earthquakes Lawsuits 2024 Class Action Settlements
If your Oklahoma home or business suffered earthquake damage from January 19 2019 through the settlement’s Effective Date, you could receive cash from a $555,000 settlement fund. Submit your claim online or by mail by January 25 2026 to secure your share.
Who is eligible?
You may participate if you:
- Owned or held an interest in residential or commercial real estate anywhere in Oklahoma between January 19 2019 and the Effective Date, and
- Sustained property damage from the February 2 2024 5.1-magnitude Prague earthquake or any other qualifying Oklahoma seismic events during that period.
What do the settlements provide?
The agreements—totaling $555,000—resolve claims that wastewater disposal wells operated by Spess Oil Company, Circle 9 Resources, and Culbreath Oil & Gas Co., Inc. contributed to earthquakes in Oklahoma. Money will be distributed to approved claimants after court fees, costs, and incentive awards are deducted.
Important deadlines
- Claim filing: January 25 2026 (required for payment)
- Exclusion (“opt-out”): September 27 2025
- Objection: October 10 2025
- Final Approval Hearing: October 20 2025 at 11:00 a.m.
Lincoln County District Court, 811 Manvell Ave., Chandler, OK 74834
How to claim your money
- Visit the settlement website at www.oklahomaearthquakeslawsuits2024.com.
- Complete and submit the online or paper Claim Form by Jan 25 2026.
- Keep copies of all documents; payment will be sent after final court approval and appeals (if any) are resolved.
Key case documents
Review the full notice and settlement agreements for details on eligibility, payment calculations, and your legal rights:
Official Class Notice (PDF)Circle 9 & Culbreath Settlement (PDF)
Spess Oil Settlement (PDF)
Spess Agreement – Full Text (PDF)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the “Oklahoma Earthquakes Lawsuits 2024” settlement about?
The lawsuit—Salzman et al. v. Freedom et al., Case No. CJ-2024-0043—claims that certain wastewater disposal wells triggered damaging earthquakes, including the February 2 2024 5.1-M quake near Prague. The settling defendants deny liability but agreed to pay $555,000 to resolve the dispute.
Do I have to pay a lawyer to file a claim?
No. You can file a claim yourself at no cost. Class counsel will ask the court to award fees and expenses separately from the settlement fund.
How much money will I receive?
The exact amount depends on the number of valid claims and the extent of documented damage. Payments will be prorated among all approved claimants after approved deductions.
What happens if I do nothing?
If you take no action, you will not receive any payment and you will give up the right to sue the settling defendants for earthquake-related property damage covered by the settlement period.
Can I sue the defendants later?
Only if you exclude yourself (“opt out”) by September 27 2025. Opt-outs receive no settlement money but can pursue individual claims.