Deere & Company Responds to Complaint from the US Federal Trade Commission
MOLINE, Illinois (January 15, 2025) – John Deere today provided the following response to a lawsuit filed by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) alleging that John Deere withheld self-repair capabilities from farmers and independent repair providers in violation of competition laws.
FTC, States Sue Deere & Company to Protect Farmers from Unfair ...
Jan 15, 2025 · The Federal Trade Commission today, along with the Illinois and Minnesota Attorneys General, sued agricultural equipment manufacturer Deere & Company (Deere) over its use of unfair practices that have driven up equipment repair costs for farmers while also depriving farmers of the ability to make timely repairs on critical farming equipment ...
US Federal Trade Commission takes John Deere to court over …
1 day ago · The United States Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has issued legal proceedings against John Deere, alleging it is illegally driving up repair costs by forcing farmers to rely on its authorised dealer network.
FTC sues Deere & Co. for monopolizing farm-equipment repair …
3 days ago · Deere Vice President Denver Caldwell said in a statement that the company was actively involved in settlement negotiations with the FTC and said it was still answering commission questions when ...
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 multibillion-dollar...
What the FTC’s Lawsuit Against Deere Means for Farmers’ Right to …
Jan 16, 2025 · The U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has filed a lawsuit against John Deere over equipment repair practices.
FTC sues Deere & Co. for monopolizing farm-equipment repair …
Jan 16, 2025 · SPRINGFIELD, Ill. -- Deere & Co. unfairly forces farmers to visit authorized dealers to repair their equipment, resulting in higher prices than if they could fix it themselves or get help from independent shops, the Federal Trade Commission claims in a federal lawsuit filed Wednesday with the attorneys general of Illinois and Minnesota.
BREAKING: FTC Files Right to Repair Lawsuit, John Deere Issues ...
Jan 15, 2025 · The Federal Trade Commission has filed a lawsuit along with the states of Minnesota and Illinois against Deere for allegedly violating U.S. competition laws by restricting access to key repair ...
John Deere sued over right-to-repair dispute by FTC - USA TODAY
Jan 15, 2025 · The U.S. Federal Trade Commission on Wednesday sued farm equipment maker Deere & Co., alleging it illegally drives up repair costs by forcing farmers to rely on its authorized John...
John Deere faces U.S. lawsuit over farmers' ability to repair tractors
Jan 15, 2025 · John Deere is accused of illegally restricting farmers' ability to repair tractors and other equipment in a lawsuit filed by the Federal Trade Commission along with two states. 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 ...