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.
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.
Own a John Deere sit-down mower? Have it repaired right now; engine may cause a fire
Before thinking of any spring lawn care, you will need to first have your John Deere mower repaired. The Kawasaki-built engine could spark a fire.
FTC accuses John Deere of unlawful equipment repair practices
CHICAGO (CN) — John Deere is facing a new federal antitrust lawsuit over its equipment repair practices as of Wednesday, this one filed by an arm of the federal government itself.
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.
FTC Sues Deere & Co. for Monopolizing Farm-Equipment Repair Market
The Federal Trade Commission is accusing Deere & Co. of unfairly monopolizing the farm-equipment repair market
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, state AGs sue John Deere, say farmers aren’t allowed to fix their own tractors
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison is suing iconic tractor manufacturer John Deere over farmers’ rights to repair their own machines. Citing the frustration of farmers who are forced to rely on authorized dealers to fix broken-down tractors,
US FTC Sues Deere Over Equipment Repair Restrictions
The sign outside a John Deere dealer is seen in Denver May 14, 2015. A weak global agriculture sector weighed heavily on quarterly results posted by Deere & Co on May 22, 2015, but earnings still topped expectations,
FTC sues John Deere over ‘unfair corporate tactics’ and ‘high repair costs’
The Federal Trade Commission has sued the tractor manufacturer John Deere. The organization alleges “unfair” practices, high repair costs and an inability for regular consumers to repair devices on their own.
FTC, two states sue Deere alleging ‘monopoly’ for repairs
The Federal Trade Commission, along with the Illinois and Minnesota Attorneys General, sued Deere (DE) “over its use of unfair practices that
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John Deere recalls thousands of mowers over fire risk
The agricultural machinery company John Deere announced this week that it was recalling thousands of its “ZTrak” Zero Turn ...
Nearly 40,000 John Deere mowers recalled; here’s why
Kawasaki Motors USA has recalled nearly 40,000 of their John Deere mowers with Kawasaki engines due to fire and burn hazard.
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CES2025 | John Deere autonomous mower promises a perfect cut, every time
At CES2025, the impressively built-out John Deere exhibit was all about autonomous job sites, farms, and lawns.
John Deere mower recall issued after reports of Kawasaki engines catching fire
Owners of John Deere ZTrak mowers with Kawasaki engines should check their serial numbers and schedule a free repair to ...
Over 40,000 John Deere mowers recalled over risk of Kawasaki engine fires, burns
About 39,000 John Deere mowers were recalled in the U.S. and 2,600 in Canada over concerns that a faulty voltage regulator could increase burn and fire risks.
Everything We Know About John Deere's New Autonomous Robot Lawn Mower
Here's everything we know so far about John Deere's new autonomous robot lawn mower, which is expected to hit the market by ...
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John Deere zero-turn mowers recalled
About 39,000 John Deere ZTrak Zero Turn Mowers with Kawasaki Engines are being recalled. The voltage regulator in the mower’s ...