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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.
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.
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.
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.
John Deere sued by FTC over ‘unfair’ equipment repair practices
The Federal Trade Commission Wednesday filed suit against ag equipment manufacturer John Deere (Deere & Company) over its use of what the FTC calls unfair practices that have driven up
US authority sues John Deere over right to repair
John Deere is keeping the repair costs of agricultural machinery unfairly high, says the FTC. It requires the manufacturer to provide software tools.
FTC Takes On Deere & Co. In New Right-To-Repair Fight
The agency filed suit against Deere over its software repair tool, only available to authorized repair shops, which has led to higher repair costs for users.
John Deere blames politics for FTC lawsuit on farmers' right to repair
The FTC sued John Deere over the right to repair, claiming the company reaps profits by pushing farmers to authorized dealers.
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