Kennedy v. Exxon Mobil Corporation - RICO Class Action
Verified September 19, 2026Found via the federal court docketHow ClaimWatch verifies cases
Still being litigated: the claims below are allegations, not findings, and there is no settlement, claim form or payout yet.
Where this case stands
In litigation
The case has been filed and is being fought in court. There is no settlement, no claim form and no payout yet; many class actions are dismissed or never certified.
Pending in the District Court, W.D. Washington (No. 2:25-cv-02378).
- November 25, 2025Case filed
What happened
This is a proposed class action against Exxon Mobil Corporation filed under RICO (Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act). Based solely on the nature of suit code and caption, the specific allegations cannot be determined from the docket metadata provided, though such cases often involve claims of fraudulent business practices or organizational misconduct that could affect ordinary consumers or business customers.
Do you qualify?
No settlement exists yet, so there is nothing to file and no class definition to check. If the case settles, the settlement will define exactly who qualifies — watch this case and we'll let you know.
How to file
There is no claim to file yet. If this case reaches a settlement, a claim process will open — usually with an official settlement website and a filing deadline.
Common questions
- Can I file a claim in the Kennedy v. Exxon Mobil Corporation - RICO Class Action case?
- No. The case is still being litigated — there is no settlement, no claim form, and no payout. It was filed November 25, 2025 in the District Court, W.D. Washington (No. 2:25-cv-02378).What a class action lawsuit is →
- Who are the attorneys in the Kennedy v. Exxon Mobil Corporation - RICO Class Action?
- For the plaintiffs: Rebecca A Peterson (GEORGE FELDMAN MCDONALD PLLC (MN)); Patrick Michenfelder (THRONDSET MICHENFELDER LLC); Jason D Gustafson (THRONDSET MICHENFELDER LLC); Daniel E Gustafson (GUSTAFSON GLUEK PLLC). For Exxon Mobil Corporation: Timothy Ashley Bradshaw (CORR CRONIN LLP); Vicki Chou (HUESTON HENNIGAN LLP (CA)); Moez M Kaba (HUESTON HENNIGAN LLP (CA)); John C Hueston (HUESTON HENNIGAN LLP (NEWPORT BEACH)). From the public court docket.
Who's involved
Plaintiffs
- Margaret Hazard
- Richard Kennedy
Defendants
- BP America Inc
- Chevron USA Inc
- Equilon Enterprises LLC
- Shell USA Inc
- Shell PLC
- BP PLC
- American Petroleum Institute
- ConocoPhillips Company
+ 6 more
Counsel for plaintiffs
- Rebecca A PetersonGEORGE FELDMAN MCDONALD PLLC (MN)Represents Richard Kennedy, Margaret Hazard2 tracked casesrpeterson@4-justice.com · (612) 778-9595
- Patrick MichenfelderTHRONDSET MICHENFELDER LLCRepresents Richard Kennedy, Margaret Hazardpat@throndsetlaw.com · (763) 515-6110
- Jason D GustafsonTHRONDSET MICHENFELDER LLCRepresents Richard Kennedy, Margaret Hazard2 tracked casesjason@throndsetlaw.com · (763) 515-6110
- Daniel E GustafsonGUSTAFSON GLUEK PLLCRepresents Richard Kennedy, Margaret Hazard41 tracked cases · $3.0B in disclosed settlementsdgustafson@gustafsongluek.com · (612) 333-8844
- Chad ThrondsetTHRONDSET MICHENFELDER LLCRepresents Richard Kennedy, Margaret Hazard3 tracked caseschad@throndsetlaw.com · (763) 515-6110
- Steve W. BermanHAGENS BERMAN SOBOL SHAPIRO LLP (WA)Represents Richard Kennedy, Margaret Hazard17 tracked casessteve@hbsslaw.com · (206) 623-7292
Counsel for defendants
- Timothy Ashley BradshawCORR CRONIN LLPRepresents ConocoPhillips, ConocoPhillips Companytbradshaw@corrcronin.com · (206) 625-8600
- Vicki ChouHUESTON HENNIGAN LLP (CA)Represents Exxon Mobil Corporation, ExxonMobil Oil Corporationvchou@hueston.com · (213) 788-4340
- Moez M KabaHUESTON HENNIGAN LLP (CA)Represents Exxon Mobil Corporation, ExxonMobil Oil Corporationmkaba@hueston.com · (213) 788-4543
- John C HuestonHUESTON HENNIGAN LLP (NEWPORT BEACH)Represents Exxon Mobil Corporation, ExxonMobil Oil Corporationjhueston@hueston.com · (949) 226-6740
- Robert Kingsley SmithWILMER CUTLER PICKERING HALE & DORR (MA)Represents ConocoPhillips, ConocoPhillips Companyrobert.smith@wilmerhale.com · (617) 526-6759
- Matthew T. MartensWILMER CUTLER PICKERING HALE & DORR (DC)Represents ConocoPhillips, ConocoPhillips Companymatthew.martens@wilmerhale.com · (202) 663-6921
- Hallie B. LevinWILMER CUTLER PICKERING HALE & DORR (NY)Represents ConocoPhillips, ConocoPhillips Companyhallie.levin@wilmerhale.com · (212) 295-6710
- Kari L. Vander StoepK&L GATES LLP (WA)Represents Shell PLC, Shell USA Inc, Equilon Enterprises LLC, Shell Trading (US) CompanyKari.vanderstoep@klgates.com · (206) 370-7804
- William David SarrattDEBEVOISE & PLIMPTON LLP (SF)Represents Shell PLC, Shell USA Inc, Equilon Enterprises LLC, Shell Trading (US) Companydsarratt@debevoise.com · (415) 738-5700
- Nicholas FollyDEBEVOISE & PLIMPTON LLP (SF)Represents Shell PLC, Shell USA Inc, Equilon Enterprises LLC, Shell Trading (US) Companynfolly@debevoise.com · (415) 738-5700
- Maura Kathleen MonaghanDEBEVOISE & PLIMPTON (NY)Represents Shell PLC, Shell USA Inc, Equilon Enterprises LLC, Shell Trading (US) Companymkmonagh@debevoise.com · (212) 909-6000
- Josh CohenDEBEVOISE & PLIMPTON LLP (SF)Represents Shell PLC, Shell USA Inc, Equilon Enterprises LLC, Shell Trading (US) Companyjacohen@debevoise.com · (415) 738-5700
- Elizabeth M. CostelloDEBEVOISE & PLIMPTON LLP (SF)Represents Shell PLC, Shell USA Inc, Equilon Enterprises LLC, Shell Trading (US) Companyecostello@debevoise.com · (415) 738-5700
- Alexander CostinDEBEVOISE & PLIMPTON (NY)Represents Shell PLC, Shell USA Inc, Equilon Enterprises LLC, Shell Trading (US) Companyajcostin@debevoise.com · (212) 909-6000
- Peder RigsbyWILSON ELSER MOSKOWITZ EDELMAN & DICKER LLP (OR)Represents American Petroleum Institutepeder.rigsby@wilsonelser.com · (971) 717-2760
- Evelyn E WintersWILSON ELSER MOSKOWITZ EDELMAN & DICKER (WA)Represents American Petroleum Instituteevelyn.winters@wilsonelser.com · (206) 709-5900
- Jeremiah J. AndersonMCGUIRE WOODS LLP (TX - HOUSTON)Represents American Petroleum Institutejjanderson@mcguirewoods.com · (832) 255-6339
- Brian David SchmalzbachMCGUIREWOODS LLP (RICHMOND VA)Represents American Petroleum Institutebschmalzbach@mcguirewoods.com · (804) 775-4746
- Jeff BoneCORR CRONIN LLPRepresents ConocoPhillips, ConocoPhillips Companyjbone@corrcronin.com · (206) 625-8600
- Vanessa Soriano PowerSTOEL RIVES LLP (WA)Represents BP PLC, BP America Inc, BP Products of North America5 tracked casesvanessa.power@stoel.com · (206) 624-0900
- Sean MorrisARNOLD & PORTER KAYE SCHOLER LLP (LOS ANGELES)Represents BP PLC, BP America Inc, BP Products of North Americasean.morris@arnoldporter.com · (213) 243-4222
- Jonathan W HughesARNOLD & PORTER KAYE SCHOLER LLP (SF)Represents BP PLC, BP America Inc, BP Products of North Americajonathan.hughes@arnoldporter.com · (415) 471-3100
- John D LombardoARNOLD & PORTER KAYE SCHOLER LLP (LOS ANGELES)Represents BP PLC, BP America Inc, BP Products of North Americajohn.lombardo@arnoldporter.com · (213) 243-4000
- Diana E ReiterARNOLD & PORTER KAYE SCHOLER LLP (NY)Represents BP PLC, BP America Inc, BP Products of North Americadiana.reiter@arnoldporter.com · (212) 836-8000
- Yahonnes ClearyPAUL WEISS RIFKIND WHARTON & GARRISON (NY)Represents Exxon Mobil Corporation, ExxonMobil Oil Corporationycleary@paulweiss.com · (212) 373-3000
- Theodore Wells , JrPAUL WEISS RIFKIND WHARTON & GARRISON (NY)Represents Exxon Mobil Corporation, ExxonMobil Oil Corporationtwells@paulweiss.com · (212) 373-3000
- Joshua Bacon SeligBYRNES KELLER CROMWELL LLPRepresents Exxon Mobil Corporation, ExxonMobil Oil Corporationjselig@byrneskeller.com · (206) 622-2000
- Daniel J ToalPAUL WEISS RIFKIND WHARTON & GARRISON (NY)Represents Exxon Mobil Corporation, ExxonMobil Oil Corporationdtoal@paulweiss.com · (212) 373-3000
- Caitlin GrusauskasPAUL WEISS RIFKIND WHARTON & GARRISON (NY)Represents Exxon Mobil Corporation, ExxonMobil Oil Corporationcgrusauskas@paulweiss.com · (212) 373-3000
- Robert M McKennaORRICK HERRINGTON & SUTCLIFFE (WA)Represents Chevron Corporation, Chevron USA Incrmckenna@orrick.com · (206) 839-4300
- Mark Steven ParrisORRICK HERRINGTON & SUTCLIFFE (WA)Represents Chevron Corporation, Chevron USA Incmparris@orrick.com · (206) 839-4300
- Aaron BrecherORRICK HERRINGTON & SUTCLIFFE (WA)Represents Chevron Corporation, Chevron USA Inc2 tracked casesabrecher@orrick.com · (206) 839-4332
- Bradley S KellerBYRNES KELLER CROMWELL LLPRepresents Exxon Mobil Corporation, ExxonMobil Oil Corporation2 tracked cases · $3.5M in disclosed settlements defendedbkeller@byrneskeller.com · (206) 622-2000
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