Repair Class Action Against Deere The First Shot In a Long Battle
A class action suit says the Moline, IL company created a monopoly by forcing small dealers out of business and restricting owner- and independent repair of its equipment.
A class action lawsuit filed against agricultural equipment giant John Deere is the first salvo in what might be a years-long legal battle to curb anti-competitive practices in the agricultural equipment sector. But victory for farmers and right to repair proponents is by no means assured, say legal experts consulted by Fight to Repair.
The suit, filed…
