Oklahoma AG Files RICO Charges Against State Farm

Alleged scheme to deny hail damage claims in Tulsa comes to light

Published on Feb. 21, 2026

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The Oklahoma Attorney General has filed to intervene and bring RICO charges against State Farm in the Hursh v. State Farm case, one of over 200 cases of alleged wrongful denial of hail damage claims in the state. The case provides insight into State Farm's alleged scheme to systematically deny valid claims.

Why it matters

This case highlights concerns about insurance companies potentially engaging in fraudulent practices to avoid payouts, which can have significant financial and legal consequences for policyholders. It also raises questions about the oversight and regulation of the insurance industry.

The details

The Hursh v. State Farm case is one of over 200 cases in Oklahoma alleging that State Farm has wrongfully denied hail damage claims. Attorney General Gentner Drummond has filed to intervene in the case and bring RICO (Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act) charges against the insurance giant, accusing it of operating a scheme to systematically deny valid claims.

  • On December 4, 2026, Attorney General Gentner Drummond filed to intervene and bring RICO charges in the Hursh v. State Farm case.

The players

Gentner Drummond

The Attorney General of Oklahoma who has filed to intervene and bring RICO charges against State Farm.

Hursh v. State Farm

A case alleging that State Farm has wrongfully denied hail damage claims, one of over 200 such cases in Oklahoma.

State Farm

A major insurance company accused of operating a scheme to systematically deny valid hail damage claims in Oklahoma.

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What they’re saying

“State Farm, it would seem, has no intention of changing its ways.”

— Gentner Drummond, Attorney General of Oklahoma (spotonoklahoma.com)

What’s next

The judge in the Hursh v. State Farm case will decide whether to allow the Attorney General's intervention and RICO charges against the insurance company.

The takeaway

This case highlights the need for stronger oversight and regulation of the insurance industry to protect consumers from potential fraudulent practices and ensure fair claims processing.