‘Pawn Stars’ Rick Harrison Pushes Back Against Medical Bill Claims Surrounding Son

“Pawn Stars” alum Rick Harrison wants to privately address medical bills with Corey after a GoFundMe was launched following a motorcycle crash.

Tension between the pair reportedly emerged after Corey’s friend Aron Chambers started crowdfunding on his behalf to help cover medical bills for injuries suffered in a bike crash in Tulum, Mexico, days before Rick’s wedding, according to TMZ. Rick said he had a very different perception of how the medical bills were being handled wants the issue dealt with privately.

“Corey and I will work this out by talking to each other and not the media,” he told the outlet. “We appreciate everyone’s support and concern but feel it is in the best interest of all to concentrate on Corey’s recovery at this time.”

Corey previously said he suffered 11 fractured ribs, a concussion and facial injuries from the crash. Chambers claimed it was “near-fata,” and $16,000 was requested in a supposed “race to save his life.”

LAS VEGAS, NV – OCTOBER 13: (L-R) Television personalities Austin “Chumlee” Russell, Rick Harrison and Corey “Big Hoss” Harrison from History’s “Pawn Stars” television series attend the Scleroderma Research Foundations’ Cool Comedy – Hot Cuisine fundraiser at Brooklyn Bowl Las Vegas at The LINQ Promenade on October 13, 2016 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Bryan Steffy/Getty Images for Scleroderma Research Foundation)

Corey told TMZ that he almost emptied his bank account for his medical treatment and was indebted to his friends and father after receiving loans for treatment. Rick has publicly addressed the matter.

Rick previously said he thought he “paid all of Corey’s medical bills long before [Corey] put the GoFundMe out.”

He told the outlet it would be nice if he was repaid but “there is no repayment schedule in place.”

Corey responded, telling TMZ, “If he decided I don’t have to pay him back the money, then happy birthday to me.” He claimed that based on the nature of his relationship with his dad, he felt that wasn’t the case.

LAS VEGAS, NV – JANUARY 30: Corey “Big Hoss” Harrison arrives at the opening of “Pawn Shop Live!,” a parody of History’s “Pawn Stars” television series, at the Golden Nugget Hotel & Casino on January 30, 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

The GoFundMe page claimed Corey required three life-saving surgeries after suffering complications and discharging himself from hospital due to the high costs of care. (RELATED: ‘Pawn Stars’ Alum Corey Harrison Begs Fans For Money Amid Medical Crisis)

Over $13,500 was donated at the time of this writing.