Deere & Company has reached a settlement in a multidistrict “right to repair” lawsuit filed in 2022, potentially bringing the long-running legal dispute to a close.
The agreement, which still requires approval from the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, resolves claims centered on customer and independent technician access to repair tools and software for Deere equipment. The company did not admit any wrongdoing as part of the settlement.
Under the proposed terms, Deere will contribute to a class settlement fund designed to compensate eligible members and cover legal and administrative expenses tied to the case.
Company officials also emphasized continued efforts to expand access to repair resources. In a statement, Denver Caldwell, Deere’s vice president of aftermarket and customer support, said the resolution allows the company to remain focused on serving its customers.
“We’re pleased that this resolution allows us to move forward and remain focused on what matters most, which is serving our customers,” Caldwell said.
Deere reiterated its commitment to providing customers and independent service providers with repair tools, manuals and diagnostic software. The company added it will continue investing in technology and services aimed at improving equipment uptime, particularly for farmers and ranchers who rely on timely repairs during critical planting and harvest seasons.
The lawsuit was part of a broader national debate over “right to repair” policies, which advocate for greater access to parts, tools and technical information for consumers and independent repair shops.