Minnesota, Illinois attorneys general sue John Deere company alleging 'repair monopoly'
- Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison and Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul have sued John Deere, alleging unfair practices that increase repair costs for farmers.
- The lawsuit claims John Deere has created a repair monopoly by restricting access to essential repair tools, forcing farmers to rely on authorized dealers.
- The Federal Trade Commission supports the lawsuit, stating that illegal repair restrictions harm farmers' ability to maintain equipment affordably and timely.
- FTC Chair Lina Khan emphasized that the lawsuit aims to promote fair competition and reduce costs for farmers and independent repair shops.
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