Deere & Company announced it has reached a settlement in a multidistrict “right to repair” lawsuit filed in 2022, bringing the case to a close without any admission of wrongdoing. The agreement, pending approval from the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, resolves claims related to customer access to equipment repair resources. Under the terms, Deere will contribute to a class settlement fund to compensate eligible members and cover legal and administrative costs.
Deere also reaffirmed its commitment to providing customers and independent service providers with repair tools, manuals, and diagnostic software. “We’re pleased that this resolution allows us to move forward and remain focused on what matters most, which is serving our customers,” said Denver Caldwell, vice president of aftermarket and customer support. Deere said it will continue investing in technology and services that improve equipment uptime for farmers and ranchers.
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