Oklahoma AG Files New Lawsuit Against State Farm, Accuses Insurer of Denying or Underpaying Claims
Drummond says the insurer used undisclosed standards and a hail program to reduce approvals and minimize payments for Oklahoma policyholders.
- On Friday, Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond filed a new lawsuit against State Farm Fire and Casualty Company, accusing the insurer of using deceptive practices to underpay wind and hail damage claims.
- The lawsuit follows a Tuesday ruling by the Oklahoma Supreme Court that blocked Drummond from intervening in a private case involving Billy and Lacy Hursh over a denied roof claim.
- According to the lawsuit, State Farm allegedly used an internal program called the "Hail Focus Initiative" to reduce replacement approvals and minimize payments to policyholders under the Oklahoma Consumer Protection Act.
- "This case is about more than individual claim disputes," Drummond stated, arguing the alleged scheme threatens the integrity of Oklahoma's insurance marketplace and undermines public confidence in the industry.
- Seeking relief under the Oklahoma Racketeer-Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act, Drummond aims to stop what he describes as "massive fraud" against homeowners, addressing the widening gap between rising premiums and diminishing protections.
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Drummond files separate State Farm lawsuit after state Supreme Court ruling
The ruling made clear the attorney general could not join a bad-faith claim lawsuit previously filed by one of State Farm’s policy holders, so Drummond filed a separate case in Cleveland County District Court.
Oklahoma AG sues State Farm, alleging insurance carrier fraudulently denied claims • Oklahoma Voice
Attorney General Gentner Drummond speaks about the U.S. Supreme Court's decision to vacate Richard Glossip's sentence during a press conference on Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2025, in Oklahoma City. (Photo by Janelle Stecklein/Oklahoma Voice)OKLAHOMA CITY – Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond on Wednesday sued State Farm, alleging the insurance company fraudulently failed to properly pay homeowners for roof damage. The lawsuit accuses State Farm of…
AG Drummond launches new lawsuit against State Farm
Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond on Wednesday filed a new lawsuit against State Farm Fire and Casualty Company, alleging the insurer is engaging in a scheme to deny and underpay hail and wind damage claims by Oklahoma homeowners.
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