$99M John Deere antitrust class action settlement

John Deere agreed to a $99 million class action settlement to resolve claims it violated antitrust laws by withholding repair tools for its large agricultural equipment.

The John Deere settlement benefits consumers who purchased repair services for Deere large agricultural equipment from John Deere or its authorized dealers between Jan. 10, 2018, and May 18, 2026.

According to the antitrust lawsuit, John Deere violated federal antitrust laws by withholding certain repair tools from customers and independent repair providers. As a result, customers were allegedly forced to pay more for repairs than they would have in a competitive market.

John Deere is an agricultural equipment manufacturer that sells products such as tractors, harvesters and more.

John Deere has not admitted any wrongdoing but agreed to pay a $99 million class action settlement to resolve the antitrust lawsuit.

The total value of the John Deere settlement is estimated to be between $392.9 million and $747 million when including the value of injunctive relief.

Under the terms of the John Deere settlement, class members can receive a cash payment based on the number of labor hours their large agricultural equipment was repaired during the class period. Class members who had a larger number of labor hours expended on their equipment will receive a larger share of the net settlement fund.

The settlement also includes injunctive relief that will benefit all class members. John Deere agreed to provide customers and independent repair providers with access to the digital tools needed for the maintenance, diagnosis and repair of Deere large agricultural equipment.

The deadline for exclusion and objection is Dec. 4, 2026.

The final approval hearing for the John Deere settlement is scheduled for Jan. 19, 2027.

To receive a settlement payment, class members must submit a valid claim form by Dec. 31, 2026.

Who’s Eligible

The class action settlement benefits consumers and entities who purchased repair services for Deere large agricultural equipment from John Deere or its authorized dealers in the United States between Jan. 10, 2018, and May 18, 2026.

Potential Award

Varies

Proof of Purchase

Claimants must provide records or documentation of the repair services for which they seek compensation.

Claim Form

NOTE: If you do not qualify for this settlement do NOT file a claim.

Remember: you are submitting your claim under penalty of perjury. You are also harming other eligible Class Members by submitting a fraudulent claim. If you’re unsure if you qualify, please read the FAQ section of the Settlement Administrator’s website to ensure you meet all standards (Top Class Actions is not a Settlement Administrator). If you don’t qualify for this settlement, check out our database of other open class action settlements you may be eligible for.

Claim Form Deadline

12/31/2026

Case Name

In re: Deere & Company Repair Services Antitrust Litigation, Case No. 3:22-cv-50188, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois

Final Hearing

01/19/2027

Settlement Website

DeereRepairSettlement.com

Claims Administrator

Deere Repair Services Antitrust Litigation
Settlement Administrator
1650 Arch Street, Suite 2210
Philadelphia, PA 19103
[email protected]
844-644-4294

Class Counsel

Kenneth A. Wexler
WEXLER BOLEY & ELGERSMA LLP

Daniel C. Hedlund
GUSTAFSON GLUEK PLLC

Adam J. Zapala
COTCHETT, PITRE & MCCARTHY LLP

Defense Counsel

Tiffany D. Lipscomb-Jackson
JONES DAY