Deere & Co. Settles 'Right to Repair' Lawsuit for $99 Million

The farm equipment manufacturer agrees to pay to resolve claims it monopolized repair services.

Apr. 8, 2026 at 2:18am

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A highly detailed, photorealistic studio photograph of a shiny, chrome-plated tractor part or farm equipment component floating against a plain, white background, dramatically lit to create deep shadows and a sense of corporate strategy and market forces.A landmark settlement in the 'right to repair' movement forces a major farm equipment manufacturer to pay for allegedly monopolizing access to parts and tools.NYC Today

Deere & Co., the company behind the John Deere brand, has agreed to pay $99 million to settle a class action lawsuit that accused the farm equipment giant of monopolizing repair services. The settlement aims to resolve the 'right to repair' lawsuit brought against the Moline, Illinois-based manufacturer.

Why it matters

The 'right to repair' movement has gained momentum in recent years, with farmers and consumers pushing for greater access to repair tools, parts, and information to fix their own equipment. This settlement represents a significant victory for those advocating for the right to repair, potentially setting a precedent for other manufacturers facing similar lawsuits.

The details

Under the terms of the settlement, Deere & Co. will pay $99 million to resolve the class action lawsuit. The lawsuit alleged that the company had monopolized repair services by restricting access to tools, parts, and repair information, forcing customers to use authorized Deere repair centers at higher costs.

  • The lawsuit was filed in 2023 against Deere & Co.
  • The settlement was reached in April 2026.

The players

Deere & Co.

The farm equipment manufacturer that owns the John Deere brand and was accused of monopolizing repair services.

John Deere

The brand name under which Deere & Co. sells its farm equipment.

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What they’re saying

“We are pleased to move forward and remain focused on what matters most — serving our customers,”

— Deere & Co.

What’s next

The settlement still needs to be approved by a federal judge before it can be finalized.

The takeaway

This settlement represents a significant victory for the 'right to repair' movement, as it forces a major manufacturer to pay a substantial amount to resolve claims of monopolistic practices. It could set a precedent for other companies facing similar lawsuits and pressure the industry to become more open and accessible to independent repair services.