FTC Suing John Deere Is a Tipping Point for Right-to-Repair

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.
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
FTC sues Deere & Co., claims monopoly repair equipment practices
The Federal Trade Commission accuses Deere & Co. of unfair sales practices that are "depriving farmers of the ability to make timely repairs on critical farming equipment, including tractors."
Minnesota, Illinois attorneys general sue John Deere company alleging 'repair monopoly'
MINNESOTA, USA — Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison sued agricultural manufacturer John Deere Wednesday, alleging it has used unfair practices to drive up equipment repair costs for farmers.
Deere & Company sued for alleged repair monopoly
John Deere has been sued by the Federal Trade Commission and the states of Minnesota and Illinois, claiming the company uses unfair practices that prevent farmers from repairing their own equipment. The suit,
FTC Chair Lina Khan Sues John Deere Over 'Right to Repair,' Infuriates Successor
Incoming Federal Trade Commission Chair Andrew Ferguson blasted Democratic commissioners for suing Deere & Co. while regulators were in negotiations with the company to address farmers' complaints.
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 Takes On Deere & Co. In New Right-To-Repair Fight
In the latest crackdown by U.S. authorities on unfair repair practices, the FTC is suing leading agricultural equipment manufacturer Deere & Company for preventing farmers from easily fixing their machinery.
The FTC Suing John Deere Is a Tipping Point for Right-to-Repair
After years of complaints about “unlawful” repairability policies, the FTC is suing tractor manufacturer Deere & Company. Repairability advocates are calling it a milestone for consumer rights.
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How John Deere Is Exploiting Farmers (And Why It Affects Us All)
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John Deere has cut more than 4,500 jobs since 2015
CEO John May received $26.7 million in compensation in 2023 and $20.3 million in 2022, according to the company’s public filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
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John Deere says its self-driving tractors and trucks will help address labor shortages
Today at CES, John Deere announced a host of new fully autonomous vehicles that it says will revolutionize farming, ...
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John Deere-Starlink Satellite Service Available Now, New High Speed Disk Series Debuts
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