FTC, States Sue Deere & Company to Protect Farmers from ...
2 days ago · The FTC’s complaint alleges that, for decades, Deere’s unlawful practices have limited the ability of farmers and independent repair providers to repair Deere equipment, forcing farmers to instead rely on Deere’s network of authorized dealers for necessary repairs. This unfair steering practice has boosted Deere’s multi-billion-dollar ...
FTC sues John Deere over farmers' right to repair tractors : NPR
2 days ago · 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.
Deere & Company Responds to Complaint from the US Federal ...
2 days ago · Contact: Jen Hartmann Global Director of Strategic PR and Enterprise Social Media [email protected]. 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 …
FTC sues John Deere for unfair practices - Farm Progress
7 hours ago · The Federal Trade Commission, along with the Attorneys General from Illinois and Minnesota, are suing John Deere’s parent company for what they allege are unfair practices. According to a Jan. 15 FTC complaint, those illegal practices have driven up equipment repair costs while depriving farmers of the ability to make timely repairs.
What the FTC’s Lawsuit Against Deere Means for Farmers’ Right ...
1 day ago · Virtually all equipment manufacturers have aspects that limit the ability of farmers to engage in self-repair, but Deere may be at the forefront of the FTC lawsuit because of its size, according to John Schwarz II, an ag law attorney and farmer in Indiana.
John Deere Sued by FTC Over Equipment-Repair Practices - The ...
2 days ago · The lawsuit against the maker of John Deere tractors represents a final push in the Biden administration’s broader efforts to make repairs less costly for consumers. By Danielle Kaye The Federal ...
The FTC Suing John Deere Is a Tipping Point for Right-to ...
1 day ago · The FTC alleges John Deere also violated legislation passed by the Colorado state government in 2023 that requires farm equipment sold in the state to make operational software accessible to users.
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