Oklahoma Natural Gas Company Agrees To $6 Million Settlement Over 2011 Earthquake

A class-action lawsuit filed after an earthquake in 2011 has been settled after an agreement with an Oklahoma natural gas company.

Thursday, August 17th 2023, 4:48 am

By: News 9


An Oklahoma natural gas company agrees to a nearly $6 million settlement in a class-action lawsuit over a 2011 earthquake near Prague.

According to court documents, the lawsuit accuses New Dominion of causing the 5.7 magnitude earthquake with the company's well disposal operations.

New Dominion denied being responsible.

Residents with property damage from that earthquake have to make a claim by Jan. 13 to be eligible for part of the settlement.

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