John Deere

An antitrust class-action settlement concerning John Deere's alleged anticompetitive practices related to repair tools and services for large agricultural equipment.

This class-action settlement resolves an antitrust lawsuit against John Deere, alleging the company engaged in an anticompetitive scheme by withholding repair tools and requiring customers to use authorized dealers for repairs and diagnostics. Farmers who purchased and had to repair large John Deere agricultural equipment between January 10, 2018, and May 18, 2026, may be eligible for a payment. The settlement fund is $99 million, with additional injunctive relief estimated between $293.9 million and $648 million, which requires Deere to provide access to digital repair tools. Farmers have until December 31, 2026, to file a claim. However, right-to-repair advocates caution that accepting the settlement may limit future legal rights and that payouts might be small given the unknown number of claimants. Farmers can also choose to exclude themselves by December 4, 2026, to retain the right...

You may be eligible if you:

• John Deere large agricultural equipment customers who purchased repair services through Deere’s authorized dealers in the United States between January 10, 2018 and May 18, 2026.

• Basic contact information
• Dates tied to your purchase or account activity
• Proof of purchase or supporting documents

If you do not have every document, you may still be able to file. Many settlements accept claims without receipts.

• Visit the official settlement website: www.deererepairsettlement.com.
• File a claim by December 31, 2026.
• Provide details on the total number of labor hours expended on John Deere repair services.
• Carefully consider the implications of accepting the settlement, as it may limit future legal recourse.