John Deere’s $99 Million Settlement Reveals a Much Bigger Problem

The ‘Right to Repair’ movement has long complained about Deere’s business practices.

BY LEILA SHERIDAN, NEWS WRITER

For years, farmers have argued that fixing their own equipment has become nearly impossible. Now, one of the biggest names in agriculture is paying $99 million to settle claims tied to that fight.

Deere & Co. has agreed to settle a 2022 lawsuit that accused the company of monopolizing repair services for its agricultural equipment. The proposed deal, which still requires final court approval, would........

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