FTC, John Deere and Repair Monopoly

Lina Khan’s FTC Is Suing John Deere to Break Its Repair Monopoly
The lawsuit comes after years of the equipment manufacturer locking farmers out of making basic repairs to their equipment.
FTC Sues Deere, Seeking to Ease Limits on Tractor Repairs
The Federal Trade Commission sued Deere, alleging the tractor maker limits farmers’ ability to repair their own equipment, giving Deere an illegal monopoly on repair services. The FTC’s lawsuit, filed Wednesday in Chicago federal court,
FTC sues John Deere for ‘unfairly’ raising repair costs on farm equipment
Illegal repair restrictions can be devastating for farmers, who rely on affordable and timely repairs to harvest their crops and earn their income,” FTC Chair Lina Khan said
US FTC sues Deere over equipment repair restrictions
The U.S. Federal Trade Commission on Wednesday sued farm equipment maker Deere , alleging it illegally drives up repair costs by forcing farmers to rely on its authorized dealer network.
F.T.C. Sues Deere Over Unfair Equipment-Repair Practices
The lawsuit against the maker of John Deere tractors represents a final push in the Biden administration’s broader efforts to make repairs less costly for consumers.
FTC Prepares Lawsuit Over Deere Equipment Repair Practices
The US Federal Trade Commission has prepared a lawsuit against tractor giant Deere & Co. alleging the company’s agricultural equipment repair practices violate competition laws, according to people familiar with the matter.
FTC set to sue Deere over equipment repair practices, Bloomberg News says
The U.S. Federal Trade Commission has prepared a lawsuit against Deere & Co alleging the company's agricultural equipment repair practices violate competition laws, Bloomberg News reported on Tuesday,

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Sources: FTC Files Right to Repair Lawsuit, Deere Issues Statement
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has filed a lawsuit along with the states of Minnesota and Illinois against Deere & Co.
FTC Prepares to Sue Largest U.S. Apartment Landlord Over Hidden Fees
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FTC secures record USD5.68 million gun-jumping penalty
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Dems, outside groups rally behind blocked non-compete rule
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The FTC’s Noncompete Rule Is Likely Dead
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