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.
US FTC sues Deere over equipment repair restrictions
The U.S. Federal Trade Commission on Wednesday sued farm equipment maker Deere , alleging it illegally drives up repair costs by forcing farmers to rely on its authorized dealer network.
Minnesota and Illinois sue John Deere over ‘right-to-repair’ restrictions
Minnesota's Attorney General Ellison has sued Deere & Company saying he hopes to protect farmers from high repair costs and unfair corporate tactics.
FTC sues Deere & Co. for monopolizing farm-equipment repair market
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.
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 tractor manufacturer John Deere over its equipment repair policies. The lawsuit claims that the company has violated both state and federal laws by not providing customers with adequate options to repair their farm equipment.
BREAKING: FTC Files Right to Repair Lawsuit, John Deere Issues Statement
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has filed a lawsuit along with the states of Minnesota and Illinois against Deere & Co. for allegedly violating U.S. competition laws by restricting access to key repair information and diagnostic tools.
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 farmers to have to pay more.
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 farmers the ability to make timely repairs on critical farming critical.
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 Takes On Deere & Co. In New Right-To-Repair Fight
The agency filed suit against Deere over its software repair tool, only available to authorized repair shops, which has led to higher repair costs for users.
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 ...
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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.