FTC, state AGs sue John Deere, say farmers aren’t allowed to fix their own tractors
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison is suing iconic tractor manufacturer John Deere over farmers’ rights to repair their own machines. Citing the frustration of farmers who are forced to rely on authorized dealers to fix broken-down tractors,
FTC, Illinois and Minnesota Attorneys General suing John Deere
The suit alleges that Deere tried to increase the cost of repairing its equipment while also forcing customers to rely on Deere-approved dealers to make the repairs.
FTC accuses John Deere of unlawful equipment repair practices
CHICAGO (CN) — John Deere is facing a new federal antitrust lawsuit over its equipment repair practices as of Wednesday, this one filed by an arm of the federal government itself.
FTC sues Deere & Co. for monopolizing farm-equipment repair market
The Federal Trade Commission is accusing Deere & Co. of unfairly monopolizing the farm-equipment repair market.
FTC Chair Lina Khan Sues John Deere Over 'Right to Repair,' Infuriates Successor
Incoming Federal Trade Commission Chair Andrew Ferguson blasted Democratic commissioners for suing Deere & Co. while regulators were in negotiations with the company to address farmers' complaints.
Minnesota, Illinois attorneys general sue John Deere company alleging 'repair monopoly'
MINNESOTA, USA — Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison sued agricultural manufacturer John Deere Wednesday, alleging it has used unfair practices to drive up equipment repair costs for farmers.
FTC Sues Deere & Company, Sparks Fly
The latest chapter in the ongoing story of right to repair promises to be a controversial one. Deere & Company has long been under scrutiny from the Federal Trade Commission for restricting farmers’ right to repair tractors and combines bought from the company.
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Illinois and Minnesota Attorneys General Sue Deere & Company Over Alleged Unfair Repair Practices to Protect Farmers
Illinois AG Raoul files a lawsuit against Deere & Company over alleged restrictive repair practices for farm equipment.
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Illinois sues Deere & Co. over repair restrictions, claims unfair practices
Illinois is taking farming equipment powerhouse Deere & Co. to court, claiming unfair practices by the business are causing ...
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Federal Trade Commission, Minnesota, and Illinois file suit against John Deere over right to repair
WASHINGTON, DC – The Federal Trade Commission, Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison, and the Illinois A-G are suing ...
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Illinois Attorney General files lawsuit against Deere over repair practices
The lawsuit argues the manufacturer's use of "unfair practices has driven up equipment repair costs for farmers" and deprived ...