For years, American farmers couldn’t fix their own tractors without going through a John Deere authorized dealer. The company had allegedly withheld diagnostic software, specialized tools, and repair manuals. Plaintiffs argued this “software lock” allowed Deere and its dealers to charge inflated prices. Now, after a four-year legal fight, Deere has agreed to pay $99 million to settle a class action lawsuit accusing it of monopolizing repair services. The fund covers farmers who paid authorized dealers for large equipment repairs going back to January 2018.
This Isn’t Just a Farming ProblemThe same dynamic is playing out in driveways across America. A viral complaint from a Hyundai Ioniq 5 N owner reignited …
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Author: Simran Rastogi
