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AGs Sue John Deere Over Repair Monopoly Practices

1/16/2025

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Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison, joined by his Illinois counterpart and the Federal Trade Commission, has taken a stand against John Deere. They allege the company enforces a repair monopoly by limiting access to essential software, leaving farmers with no choice but to pay exorbitant fees to authorized dealers. The lawsuit aims to empower independent repair providers with the necessary tools.

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Story summary

Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison, joined by his Illinois counterpart and the Federal Trade Commission, has taken a stand against John Deere. They allege the company enforces a repair monopoly by limiting access to essential software, leaving farmers with no choice but to pay exorbitant fees to authorized dealers. The lawsuit aims to empower independent repair providers with the necessary tools.