Published
November 1, 2025
Updated
July 30, 2026
The settlements concern alleged earthquake damage attributed to wastewater-disposal wells operated by three settling defendants.
Current Status
The January 25, 2026 claim deadline has passed. Although the approval hearing was scheduled for October 20, 2025, the official site still describes the agreements as proposed and does not post a final-approval or payment-distribution update. A passed hearing date alone does not establish approval.StatusClaims closed; approval update not posted
Claim DeadlineJanuary 25, 2026 (Passed)
Settlement Funds$555,000 total
Payment UpdateNo public distribution confirmation
What Was This Case About?
The lawsuit alleged that wastewater-disposal wells operated by Spess Oil Company, Circle 9 Resources, and Culbreath Oil & Gas contributed to earthquakes and resulting property damage in Oklahoma. The settling defendants denied wrongdoing.Who Was Covered?
The proposed class includes people and certain public or tribal entities that owned or held an interest in Oklahoma real property between January 19, 2019 and the settlement effective date and sustained qualifying earthquake damage.What Benefits Were Proposed?
Approved claims would compensate documented repair damage. Ninety percent of the net fund is assigned to the specified Zone A counties and ten percent to other Oklahoma counties, with pro rata reductions if approved claims exceed available funds.Official Information
Review the latest information on the Oklahoma Earthquake Settlements website.
Settlement Funds
$555,000 total
Case Title
Salzman, et al. v. Freedom, et al.
Case Number
CJ-2024-0043
Court
District Court of Lincoln County, Oklahoma
Current Milestone
Official site has not posted final approval or distribution
Official Website
Oklahoma Earthquake Settlements
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