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Permalink Reply by Chris on June 15, 2016 at 12:52

I am no attorney and cannot think of any case law that would support Mr. Bowman's claims.  I suspect that state would have to be the one to go after the operator for not playing by the rules. It appears that the OOC is giving MRD a pass on just about everything. Which is why I was asking about the payout form and also why I am interested in this suit. If the state doesn't want to make them answer for their actions, I'm glad a mineral owner is trying. 

I think the state is missing an opportunity to collect some deserved revenue and with the financial problems Louisiana is having it shocks me. 

Permalink Reply by Skip Peel - Mineral Consultant on June 15, 2016 at 12:59

I think that the proper way to address this situation is by a request to the Commissioner.  OOC gives a pass to a lot of operating companies, not just MRD.  That may not be viewed as right by mineral owners but it is the way DNR/OOC has treated O&G companies for decades.  With a new head of DNR and a new commissioner, with a reputation as a tough administrator, I would attempt to make a case there first.  I'll see if I can get you the contact information for OOC staff that can answer your questions concerning well payout.

How did you happen to run across this suit?

Permalink Reply by Paula Davis on June 15, 2016 at 13:34

what is hunter resources?  another oil and gas company?  what about our checks?  How do we find out about this?

Permalink Reply by Two Dogs, Pirate on June 15, 2016 at 13:42

I would think that Louisiana DNR is cut to the bone, probably just skeletons sitting behind the desks.

Permalink Reply by Chris on June 15, 2016 at 14:12

I came across the suit by chance. I inquired with the district court regarding another suit filed against MRD. 

Permalink Reply by Paul Butler on June 15, 2016 at 13:07

The lawsuit speaks volumes regarding the skills of the MRD staff.

Basic paperwork and administrative tasks leave them flummoxed.

These people aren't qualified for entrance level positions, yet they are running oil companies.

Pathetic.

Permalink Reply by Paula Davis on June 15, 2016 at 13:41

Mr. Butler, how do we find out about the lawsuit?  I have many relatives in Lincoln Parish. What has happened?  My family is upset.

Permalink Reply by Paul Butler on June 15, 2016 at 13:45

I probably know less than you regarding this matter.

It's news to me.

I'll look into it.

Permalink Reply by Skip Peel - Mineral Consultant on June 15, 2016 at 13:50

Paula, it was Chris, not Paul Butler, that posted the lawsuit.  I'm unsure what you are asking?  What exactly is your family upset about?

Permalink Reply by Paula Davis on June 15, 2016 at 14:04

about getting paid. When we call Memorial number, no one calls us back. Ho

Permalink Reply by Skip Peel - Mineral Consultant on June 15, 2016 at 14:19

Have you been receiving royalty checks but now they have stopped?  Have you sent MRD an email with your customer number?  Please be advised that there is a change of operator process underway with Range Resources assuming responsibility for wells and royalties.  The law suit we have been discussing is in regards to producing wells that have not yet had production reported to the state.  A small number of wells that impact a limited number of lessors.  It's not about suspension of royalty payments to all MRD lessors.  There is no reason to panic.  Send an email and wait for a response,  I suspect that there will be one in the near future.

Permalink Reply by Gerald Mitchell Moody on June 16, 2016 at 4:08

don't know who Chris L Bowman is -  but it shows  Gordon L James from Monroe LA with Hudson Potts Bernstein as attorney 

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