Continental Resources $60 Million Class Action Settlement

Continental Resources $60 Million Class Action SettlementInvestors who held Continental Resources common stock between Oct. 17 and Nov. 22, 2022, may be eligible to claim a cash payment from a class action settlement.Continental Resources $60 Million Class Action SettlementWeekly NewsletterClass actions settlements delivered to your inbox.Thank you! Check your inbox for a welcome email.Oops! Something went wrong while submitting the form.William C. GendronEditor in ChiefPublishedJuly 27, 2026 10:21 AMUpdatedAugust 24, 2026Join the DiscussionInvestors who held Continental Resources Inc. common stock at the closing of the November 2022 buyout that took the company private at $74.28 per share may be eligible to receive a cash payment from a class action settlement.Harold Hamm and Bill Berry agreed to pay $60 million to settle a stockholder class action lawsuit alleging they breached their fiduciary duties to Continental's minority stockholders in connection with the buyout. The lawsuit alleged Hamm and his affiliates cashed out the minority stockholders for inadequate consideration after an unfair process and engaged in insider trading before Hamm publicly announced his offer.Who can file a claim?The settlement class includes all former record holders and beneficial owners of Continental Resources Inc. common stock who held or owned shares at any time between Oct. 17, 2022, and Nov. 22, 2022, inclusive, and held shares at the closing of the transaction that entitled them to receive $74.28 per share in cash.Additional detailsBoth individuals and entities can be class members.The class includes legal representatives, trustees, executors, administrators, estates and heirs of eligible holders and anyone acting for or claiming under them.Class members who purchased shares but did not settle the trade before closing are eligible for a payment on those shares.How much can class members get?The total settlement fund is $60,000,000.