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Judge Approves $99 Million Deere Right-to-Repair Settlement

5/20/2026

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Judge Iain Johnston approved a $99 million settlement of the John Deere right-to-repair case in Illinois.
The deal obliges Deere to supply farmers and shops with digital repair tools.
Producers can object until Sept. 14, 2026, after which a hearing is set for Oct. 29, 2026.
Angeion Group administers the settlement, which funds attorney fees, legal costs and administration.
Deere denied wrongdoing, pledged repair resources, and faces Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and state antitrust suit.

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Judge Iain Johnston approved a $99 million settlement of the John Deere right-to-repair case in Illinois.
The deal obliges Deere to supply farmers and shops with digital repair tools.
Producers can object until Sept. 14, 2026, after which a hearing is set for Oct. 29, 2026.
Angeion Group administers the settlement, which funds attorney fees, legal costs and administration.
Deere denied wrongdoing, pledged repair resources, and faces Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and state antitrust suit.