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Rick Harrison, star of Pawn Stars, has publicly pushed back on a fundraiser claiming his son Corey needs help paying medical bills after a serious motorcycle crash in Tulum. The family dispute has drawn attention as friends say Corey faces mounting costs, while Rick’s camp says those bills were already handled.
Rick Harrison’s response: who paid the bills?
Rick’s representatives told Page Six that he took care of Corey’s hospital costs before a GoFundMe was launched. The statement framed Corey as an independent adult responsible for his own finances.
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Rick disputes the need for public donations, insisting Corey’s medical bills were paid prior to the fundraising effort.
What the GoFundMe organizers say
A friend, Aron Chambers, started the fundraiser saying Corey faced more than $100,000 in medical expenses after the crash. The campaign described a dire emergency, noting that costs in a Mexican hospital escalated quickly.
- Funds requested for hospital bills and follow-up care
- Claims of unpaid rent and medication costs
- Argument that Corey can’t travel back to the U.S. for treatment yet
The organizer called the drive a “lifeline” to help Corey cover immediate needs while he recovers abroad.
Injuries, surgeries and hospital timeline
Corey Harrison suffered severe trauma in the January crash. Friends and the fundraiser list multiple injuries and interventions.
Reported medical issues
- Multiple rib fractures — reported as 11 breaks
- Concussion and internal bleeding
- Punctured lung
- Three surgeries described as life-saving
Hospital stays and recovery
- Initial hospitalization in Playa del Carmen
- Reported early discharge after two weeks, followed by additional days in care
- Doctors advised bed rest and gradual recovery
Sources say Corey faced long stretches of bed rest and is still regaining strength.
Corey’s own statements and public updates
Corey posted from a hospital bed, calling the experience “pretty messed up” while trying to stay upbeat. He also told TMZ he’s largely immobilized, saying he can’t get out of his recliner to travel or work.
At 42, he remains focused on healing, but friends say financial pressures are complicating the recuperation.
Family context and show implications
Corey has appeared on Pawn Stars since the show began. Rick and Corey worked together on the series until it paused in 2025.
- Rick has publicly said Corey will manage his own life decisions.
- The show is reported to return in 2027 without Corey.
- The family recently endured another tragedy: Rick’s son Adam died in 2024 from a fentanyl overdose.
The unfolding dispute over medical bills has become a public chapter in a family already dealing with grief and scrutiny.
