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FTC Sues John Deere Over Its Repair Monopoly | Deere "has illegally restricted the ability of farmers and independent technicians to repair Deere equipment, including tractors and combines."
Deere "has illegally restricted the ability of farmers and independent technicians to repair Deere equipment, including tractors and combines."
The lawsuit, filed by the Federal Trade Commission and the attorney generals of Illinois and Minnesota, is the latest and most serious legal salvo against Deere’s repair monopoly. Deere is also facing a class-action lawsuit related to its repair practices from consumers in Illinois that the Department of Justice and other federal entities have signaled they are interested in and support, as we reported last year. “For those who have long fixed their own equipment, these artificial restrictions can seem especially inefficient, with tractors needlessly sitting idle as farmers and independent mechanics are held back from using their skill and talent.”
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