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Freeport McMoRan Oil & Gas Wage Settlement
Court case: Garcia v. Freeport McMoRan Oil & Gas, LLC
This settlement covered hourly employees of Freeport-McMoRan Oil & Gas who worked overnight shifts of 24 hours or more on California offshore platforms between April 2012 and March 2020. The claims process has closed, and payments to those who filed are already being distributed.
All current and former hourly employees of Defendant Freeport McMoRan Oil & Gas, LLC ., who, at any time from April 1, 2012, through March 13, 2020 (“Class Period”), worked on oil platforms off the California coast on the Outer Continental Shelf ( consisting of submerged lands, subsoil, and seabed more than three nautical miles off the mainland ) for periods of 24 hours or more, stayed offshore overnight, and whose offshore shifts or hitches began from and ended on California soil. Checked against the official settlement source by SettleSignal on September 14, 2026.
⏳ Claim deadline not listed here yet — confirm the official filing deadline on the settlement site before relying on it.
📄 Proof requirement not specified here — check the official site for what documentation, if any, a claim needs.
Who may qualify
You self-certify the basics when you file — the settlement administrator makes the final eligibility decision.
You would have qualified if you worked as an hourly employee on Freeport-McMoRan Oil & Gas's offshore California platforms between April 2012 and March 2020, on shifts of 24 hours or more that included an overnight stay offshore, with your shift starting and ending on California soil.
Official eligibility wording (read the exact text)
All current and former hourly employees of Defendant Freeport McMoRan Oil & Gas, LLC ., who, at any time from April 1, 2012, through March 13, 2020 (“Class Period”), worked on oil platforms off the California coast on the Outer Continental Shelf ( consisting of submerged lands, subsoil, and seabed more than three nautical miles off the mainland ) for periods of 24 hours or more, stayed offshore overnight, and whose offshore shifts or hitches began from and ended on California soil.
This summary is based on available official settlement sources. The settlement administrator determines eligibility and payment approval.
New to the terms? Plain-English: claim deadline, proof of purchase, administrator, pro rata.
Proof requirements
Proof requirement is currently marked as Unknown.
Review the official claim form before submitting any information.
How do I file a claim for this settlement?
File directly with CPT Group, Inc. via the official claim form.
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1Confirm you are within the eligible group described in the official notice — the settlement administrator determines eligibility.
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2Gather any documents the official form asks for — this settlement marks proof as Unknown.
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3Open the official claim form or settlement website run by CPT Group, Inc..
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4Submit accurate information through the official settlement administrator or government source.
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5Save your confirmation number if one is provided, then watch the payment status for distribution updates.
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When will I get paid?
- Claims open
- Court approval
- Payments sent You are here
- Distribution complete
Payments have started going out. Timing varies by claim — use the official source for your individual payment status.
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- Eligibility the official settlement website · Sep 14, 2026
- Administrator the official settlement website · Jun 22, 2026
- Official claim link the official settlement website · Jul 4, 2026
- Court case the official settlement website · Sep 14, 2026
- Payment status the official settlement website · Jun 16, 2026
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Eligibility summary
All current and former hourly employees of Defendant Freeport McMoRan Oil & Gas, LLC ., who, at any time from April 1, 2012, through March 13, 2020 (“Class Period”), worked on oil platforms off the California coast on the Outer Continental Shelf ( consisting of submerged lands, subsoil, and seabed more than three nautical miles off the mainland ) for periods of 24 hours or more, stayed offshore overnight, and whose offshore shifts or hitches began from and ended on California soil.
Verified Sep 14, 2026 · against the official settlement website
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Payment status
Payments started
Verified Jun 16, 2026 · against the official settlement website
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Administrator
CPT Group, Inc.
Verified Jun 22, 2026 · against the official settlement website
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Court
United States District Court - Central District Of California
Verified Jun 22, 2026 · against the official settlement website
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Official claim URL
www.cptgroupcaseinfo.com
Verified Jul 4, 2026 · against the official settlement website
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Class period start
April 1, 2012
Verified Sep 14, 2026 · against the official settlement website
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Class period end
March 13, 2020
Verified Sep 14, 2026 · against the official settlement website
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Court case number
CV 16-04320-DMG (AJWx)
Verified Sep 14, 2026 · against the official settlement website
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Case name
Garcia v. Freeport McMoRan Oil & Gas, LLC
Verified Jul 4, 2026 · against the official settlement website
Common questions
Is the Freeport McMoRan Oil & Gas Wage settlement legitimate?
Yes — the Freeport McMoRan Oil & Gas Wage settlement is a real claims process that SettleSignal tracks from its official source. It is administered by CPT Group, Inc. under case CV 16-04320-DMG (AJWx) in United States District Court - Central District Of California. File only through the official settlement website (www.cptgroupcaseinfo.com); a genuine settlement administrator never charges a fee to file. SettleSignal last checked this record against the official source on September 14, 2026. Always confirm the current details on the official site before filing.
Who may qualify for this settlement?
All current and former hourly employees of Defendant Freeport McMoRan Oil & Gas, LLC ., who, at any time from April 1, 2012, through March 13, 2020 (“Class Period”), worked on oil platforms off the California coast on the Outer Continental Shelf ( consisting of submerged lands, subsoil, and seabed more than three nautical miles off the mainland ) for periods of 24 hours or more, stayed offshore overnight, and whose offshore shifts or hitches began from and ended on California soil.
How much can I get from this settlement?
The official settlement source does not state a per-person amount for this record. The settlement administrator sets payments after the valid claims are counted.
What is the claim deadline?
The official settlement source does not list a claim deadline for this record. Confirm the filing window on the official source before relying on it.
Do I need proof to claim?
The official settlement source does not specify what documentation a claim needs. Check the official claim form before filing.
What is the current payment status?
Current payment status: Payments started. Payments are issued by the administrator after the court process concludes.
When will Freeport McMoRan Oil & Gas Wage Settlement pay out?
Current payment status: Payments started. Class-action payouts typically begin only after final approval and any appeals. See our payout timeline guide.
Where is the official Freeport McMoRan Oil & Gas Wage Settlement claim form?
The official claim form is hosted by the settlement administrator, CPT Group, Inc.. Use the 'Open official claim form' button on this page — never pay a fee to file.
Can I still submit a claim?
No — the claim window for this settlement has closed.
I already filed — when will I get paid?
Payments to class members who filed have already started going out.
Who was eligible?
Hourly employees who worked 24-hour-or-longer offshore shifts on Freeport-McMoRan's California oil platforms between April 2012 and March 2020, with shifts starting and ending on California soil.
How much does each person get?
The settlement doesn't publish one flat figure; individual payments are calculated from each worker's offshore shift records.
Who administered this settlement?
CPT Group, Inc., under the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California.
Where to act
When you are ready, you open the official claim form yourself. SettleSignal does not file claims or determine eligibility.
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Disclaimer
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