Kunneman v Devon Energy Settlement
Distribution based on volume of gas produced and extent of post-production deductions made by Defendants
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What happened
Devon Energy Corp allegedly underpaid royalties on gas and gas constituents from Oklahoma oil and gas wells it operated between January 1, 2013, and December 31, 2025. Devon denies all allegations of wrongdoing but has agreed to the settlement to avoid continued litigation.
Do you qualify?
Non-excluded persons or entities who are royalty owners in Oklahoma wells operated by Devon and who received royalty payments from Devon for gas and its constituents during the claim period from January 1, 2013, through December 31, 2025.
How to file
If you received a royalty payment from Devon Energy for gas production from an Oklahoma oil and gas well, you are automatically included in the settlement class unless you exclude yourself by August 31, 2026. No claim form is mentioned on the website; distributions will be made automatically to eligible class members based on gas production volume and post-production deductions.
Common questions
- How much does the Kunneman v Devon Energy Settlement pay?
- Estimated payout: Distribution based on volume of gas produced and extent of post-production deductions made by Defendants. The total settlement fund is $52.5M. 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 Kunneman v Devon Energy Settlement notice real, or a scam?
- JND Legal Administration is the settlement administrator for this case. Claims are filed at kunneman-devon.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 Kunneman v Devon 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 September 21, 2026; no payments can be issued before a settlement receives final approval.
Who's involved
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In the news
- Oklahoma-based Devon Energy agrees to $6.15M settlementToronto Star · September 27, 2021
- Devon Energy to pay $6.1M settlement over royalty claimsSeeking Alpha · September 27, 2021
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