Kawulok v JMA Energy Settlement
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What happened
JMA Energy Company allegedly underpaid royalties on gas and gas constituents from Oklahoma oil and gas wells from January 1, 2015 to May 31, 2025. The defendant denies all allegations of wrongdoing but has agreed to the settlement to avoid the uncertainty and expense of continued litigation.
Do you qualify?
All non-excluded persons or entities who are or were royalty owners in Oklahoma wells and received gas royalty payments from JMA Energy for the Class Wells during the period from January 1, 2015 to May 31, 2025.
How to file
The settlement has reached final approval as of June 9, 2026. Class members who took no action by the prior deadlines will automatically participate and receive their portion of the Net Settlement Fund (Gross Settlement Fund of $1,808,500 less attorneys' fees, administration costs, and court-approved expenses) if entitled to a distribution according to the Allocation Methodology.
Common questions
- How much does the Kawulok v JMA Energy Settlement pay?
- The total settlement fund is $1.8M. 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.
- Is the Kawulok v JMA Energy Settlement notice real, or a scam?
- JND Legal Administration is the settlement administrator for this case. Claims are filed at kawulok-jma.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 Kawulok v JMA Energy 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 June 9, 2026; no payments can be issued before a settlement receives final approval.
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