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TUCSON, Ariz. (13 News) – Attorney General Kris Mayes has announced that on July 8, a settlement was reached in a right-to-repair lawsuit against Deere over allegations of restricting farmers’ ability to repair their own equipment.
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In the past, diagnostic and repair tools were reserved for Deere’s own authorized dealer network. Now, Deere will be required to make those tools available to equipment owners and independent repair providers.
“For too long, Arizona farmers and independent mechanics have been at the mercy of Deere’s monopoly over repair tools, forced to wait — and pay — for authorized dealers just to fix broken tractors and other equipment,” Attorney General Mayes said. “This settlement puts control back where it belongs: in the hands of the people who own the equipment. I am proud to have brought this lawsuit on behalf of Arizona farmers.”
The settlement also prevents Deere from discriminating against owners who do not use the company’s repair services.
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The term of the settlement is 10 years and could be extended if Deere violates the order.
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