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NAT'L AG LAW CENTER: MORE ON DEERE'S "RIGHT TO REPAIR" LAWSUIT SETTLEMENT
Apr. 23, 2026
Source: National Agricultural Law Center
Fayetteville, AR -- After nearly four years of litigation, John Deere has agreed to settle a class-action lawsuit which challenged the company's repair restrictions.
Under the proposed settlement, Deere has agreed to pay $99 million to members of the class. The class includes individuals or entities who purchased repair services for Deere large agricultural equipment between Jan. 10, 2018, and the present.
Additionally, Deere will be making substantial changes to its repair restrictions. With this settlement, Deere is giving farmers and independent repair providers the ability to "diagnose and repair problems without having to use the services of an authorized dealer." To accomplish this, Deere is making its repair resources widely available to owners, lessors, and independent repair providers on a license or subscription basis.
At this time, it is unclear how that system will be structured. Note also, the terms of the settlement will apply for ten years from the date of approval.
The settlement is currently awaiting approval from the case's presiding judge.
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