Plains Oil Spill Settlement
Last verified September 18, 2026Source: jndHow ClaimWatch verifies cases
This settlement is closed to new claims — the deadline was October 31, 2022. You can still see what it was about and follow the case in court below. Looking for money you can still claim? Browse open settlements →
What happened
Plains All American Pipeline L.P. and Plains Pipeline L.P. allegedly caused an underground pipeline to rupture on May 19, 2015, resulting in an oil spill along the coast in Santa Barbara County that washed onto coastal properties and beaches. The defendants are accused of causing residents of coastal homes to lose use and enjoyment of their property and causing damage to the fishing industry.
Do you qualify?
Fisher Class Members are persons or businesses who owned or worked on fishing vessels in operation as of May 19, 2015, that landed commercial seafood in specified California Department of Fish & Wildlife fishing blocks between May 19, 2010 and May 19, 2015, or businesses that purchased and re-sold that seafood. Property Class Members are those who owned or leased residential beachfront property or property with private beach easement where oil from the spill washed up and was categorized as heavy, moderate, or light oiling.
How to file
The claim filing deadline of October 31, 2022 has passed. Claims can no longer be filed. For more information, contact the settlement administrator by phone at 1-844-202-9486, email at info@PlainsOilSpillSettlement.com, or mail to Plains Oil Spill Settlement, c/o JND Legal Administration, PO Box 91450, Seattle, WA 98111.
Common questions
- How much does the Plains Oil Spill Settlement pay?
- The total settlement fund is $230M. 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.
- What is the claim deadline for the Plains Oil Spill Settlement?
- This settlement is closed to new claims — the deadline was October 31, 2022. Once a claim deadline passes you generally forfeit your share, even if you qualified.
- Is the Plains Oil Spill Settlement notice real, or a scam?
- JND Legal Administration is the settlement administrator for this case. Claims are filed at plainsoilspillsettlement.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 Plains Oil Spill Settlement be sent?
- Class action payouts typically take 12 to 24 months after the claim deadline, and longer if the settlement is appealed. Payments cannot be issued until the court grants final approval and any appeals are resolved.
Who's involved
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In the news
- Plains All American Agrees to Pay $73 M to Settle California Oil Spill LawsuitInsurance Journal · November 13, 2024
- Plains' $230M settlement in California oil spill approved by judgeSeeking Alpha · September 23, 2022
- Plains All American to pay $230M in class action lawsuit over 2015 oil spillSeeking Alpha · May 16, 2022
- Houston pipeline company agrees to $230 million settlement over 2015 California oil spillKHOU.com · May 14, 2022
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