Ellison calls Deere's repair restrictions illegal and welcomes the settlement
Keith EllisonMinnesota attorney general
Ellison welcomes the settlement as relief from restrictions he says raised farmers' costs and hurt independent repair businesses.
“John Deere’s illegal practice of preventing farmers from repairing their own equipment”
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Where this statement fits
John Deere agrees to expand repair access after disputing the FTC's monopoly allegations
The FTC and states alleged that Deere reserved fully functional repair software for authorized dealers, raising costs and delaying repairs. Deere disputed that account. In July 2026, the parties announced an agreement expanding access to repair tools.
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Ellison welcomes expanded repair access and connects the agreement to farmers' costs and independent repair businesses. The release distinguishes the government agreement from private damages litigation.
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Minnesota's attorney general announced the July 8 repair-access settlement with Deere.
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The release describes equivalent repair resources and ten years of oversight under the government agreement.
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Ellison calls Deere's repair restrictions illegal and harmful to farmers and independent businesses. His welcome for the settlement accompanies direct criticism of the restrictions.
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The Dispute Index. "Ellison calls Deere's repair restrictions illegal and welcomes the settlement". First published: 2026-10-17. Last updated: 2026-10-17. https://disputeindex.com/events/5913-ellison-welcomes-the-settlement-as-relief-from-restrictions