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Lina Khan’s FTC Is Suing John Deere to Break Its Repair Monopoly
The lawsuit comes after years of the equipment manufacturer locking farmers out of making basic repairs to their equipment.
F.T.C. Sues Deere Over Unfair Equipment-Repair Practices
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.
FTC sues John Deere over ‘unfair corporate tactics’ and ‘high repair costs’
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has filed a suit against John Deere, accusing it of “unfair” practices that force farmers to pay higher-than-average repair costs. The federal organization, along with attorneys general for Illinois and Minnesota,
FTC sues John Deere for ‘unfairly’ raising repair costs on farm equipment
John Deere’s “unfair” practices raised repair costs for farmers and kept them from being able to make repairs on tractors and other equipment they own, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) alleges in a new lawsuit.
Federal Trade Commission sues John Deere over right-to-repair dispute
John Deere's controversial practice that requires farmers to use its dealer network for repairs draws a lawsuit from the Federal Trade Commission
John Deere faces U.S. lawsuit over farmers' ability to repair tractors
The Federal Trade Commission and two states accuse Deere of costing farmers time and money by unfairly limiting software access and forcing the use of only authorized dealers.
Minnesota Sues John Deere Over ‘Repair Monopoly’ Allegations
The North Star State joined the Federal Trade Commission and the state of Illinois in suing ag equipment maker John Deere.
John Deere sued as Minnesota farmers push for 'right to repair' equipment
Minnesota farmers who've long pushed for the right to independently repair their own agricultural equipment are celebrating a lawsuit filed against John Deere, in which the company is accused of instituting illegal repair policies that drive up costs for farmers.
Own a John Deere sit-down mower? Have it repaired right now; engine may cause a fire
Before thinking of any spring lawn care, you will need to first have your John Deere mower repaired. The Kawasaki-built engine could spark a fire.
AG Ellison sues to break up John Deere’s ‘monopoly’ on farm equipment repairs
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison is suing farm equipment maker John Deere, accusing the company of forcing farmers to use its dealers to repair equipment.
US FTC Sues Deere Over Equipment Repair Restrictions
The sign outside a John Deere dealer is seen in Denver May 14, 2015. A weak global agriculture sector weighed heavily on quarterly results posted by Deere & Co on May 22, 2015, but earnings still topped expectations,
John Deere has cut more than 4,500 jobs since 2015
In a statement issued Monday, Deere attributed the cuts to “challenging market conditions” and subsequent lower demand from farmers. Deere’s profits peaked at record highs i ...
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Sources: FTC Files Right to Repair Lawsuit, Deere Issues Statement
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has filed a lawsuit along with the states of Minnesota and Illinois against Deere & Co.
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John Deere announces additional layoffs at Ottumwa plant
John Deere has announced another round of layoffs at its Ottumwa, Iowa plant. In a statement to Brownfield, the company says ...
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Week in Iowa: Deere layoffs, a Jan. 6 lawsuit and a new-old bookstore
Welcome to Week in Iowa, the round up of this week's news from our newsrooms across the state. Iowa gained 23,074 people from ...
John Deere's Iconic 'Nothing Runs Like A Deere' Slogan Almost Never Happened
John Deere has one of the industry's most recognizable brands, but the company's unforgettable slogan, Nothing Runs Like a ...