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Right-to-Repair Regulation
DEERE & CO · 2026-09-01 · Importance 40 · Surprise 42 · In source text
Deere agreed to a $99 million antitrust class-action settlement concerning alleged restrictions on repairs of large agricultural equipment. The settlement covers qualifying equipment purchasers and repair-service users from January 10, 2018, through May 18, 2026, and provides potential cash payments and injunctive relief. Claims are due by December 31, 2026, and a fairness hearing is scheduled for January 19, 2027; accepting the settlement may limit participants’ ability to pursue larger future claims.
Key facts
- Deere has agreed to a $99 million settlement in a class action lawsuit alleging anticompetitive practices regarding repairs of large agricultural equipment. source
- A fairness hearing for the John Deere antitrust class-action settlement is scheduled for January 19, 2027. source
- Individuals who purchased repair services for large John Deere agricultural equipment between January 10, 2018, and May 18, 2026, may be eligible for a cash payment under the settlement. source
- The deadline to file a claim under the $99 million John Deere repair settlement is December 31, 2026. source
Impact estimates
| metric | direction | stage | expected | basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| net_income | negative | committed | -0.6% | Deere has agreed to a $99 million settlement in a class action lawsuit alleging anticompetitive practices regarding repairs of large… |
| liability | negative | committed | -0.1% | Deere has agreed to a $99 million settlement in a class action lawsuit alleging anticompetitive practices regarding repairs of large… |