FTC, States Sue Deere & Company to Protect Farmers from Unfair ...
The FTC’s complaint alleges that, for decades, Deere’s unlawful practices have limited the ability of farmers and independent repair providers to repair Deere equipment, forcing farmers to …
Deere must face FTC’s right-to-repair lawsuit, judge rules
5 days ago · Deere & Co. must face a lawsuit brought by the U.S. Federal Trade Commission alleging that the tractor maker forced farmers to use its authorized dealers for parts and …
FTC sues John Deere over farmers' right to repair tractors : NPR
Jan 15, 2025 · Tractor maker John Deere faces a federal lawsuit that accuses the company of illegally forcing farmers to use only authorized dealers for critical repairs, boosting its …
Deere must face FTC’s antitrust lawsuit over repair costs, US judge ...
Jun 10, 2025 · Agriculture equipment giant Deere must face a lawsuit by the U.S. Federal Trade Commission accusing the company of forcing farmers to use its authorized dealer network and …
FTC sues John Deere for ‘unfairly’ raising repair costs on farm ...
Jan 15, 2025 · John Deere’s “unfair” practices raised repair costs for farmers and kept them from being able to make repairs on tractors and other equipment they own, the Federal Trade …
FTC sues Deere & Co. for monopolizing farm-equipment repair …
Deere & Co. asserted the FTC ignored the company's “long-standing commitment to customer self-repair” and announced an addition this week to its “suite of digital solutions” available for...
FTC, States Sue John Deere in Right to Repair Lawsuit
Mar 10, 2025 · On January 15, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Minnesota, and Illinois filed a lawsuit against Deere & Company (Deere).
FTC sues John Deere for unfair practices - Farm Progress
Jan 17, 2025 · According to a Jan. 15 FTC complaint, those illegal practices have driven up equipment repair costs while depriving farmers of the ability to make timely repairs. The …
FTC, States Sue Deere Over Alleged Tractor-Repair Monopoly (3)
Jan 16, 2025 · The US Federal Trade Commission and two states sued tractor giant Deere & Co. Wednesday alleging the company illegally monopolized agricultural equipment repairs.
What the FTC’s Lawsuit Against Deere Means for Farmers’ Right …
“Durable, reliable, and easily repairable agricultural equipment is critical to American farmers’ ability to profitably produce their crops,” the lawsuit reads. Much of Deere’s newer equipment …