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Deere & Co. Settles $99M Class-Action Over Repair Monopolies

4/7/2026

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On April 6, 2026, Deere & Co. agreed to a $99 million settlement in a class-action over monopolizing repair services for agricultural equipment, pending court approval.
The settlement would provide eligible farmers with repair tools and software for ten years.
Plaintiffs allege Deere's practices forced reliance on authorized dealers and higher repair costs.
The Federal Trade Commission is pursuing a lawsuit against Deere for restricting farmers' access to repair tools.

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Story summary

On April 6, 2026, Deere & Co. agreed to a $99 million settlement in a class-action over monopolizing repair services for agricultural equipment, pending court approval.
The settlement would provide eligible farmers with repair tools and software for ten years.
Plaintiffs allege Deere's practices forced reliance on authorized dealers and higher repair costs.
The Federal Trade Commission is pursuing a lawsuit against Deere for restricting farmers' access to repair tools.