John Deere $99 Million Equipment Repair Claims Settlement

Individuals who purchased repair services for large agricultural equipment from John Deere or an authorized dealer in the United States between Jan. 10, 2018, and May 18, 2026, may be eligible to claim a cash payment from a class action settlement.

Deere & Co. agreed to pay $99 million to settle a class action lawsuit alleging the company engaged in anticompetitive practices by restricting access to repair tools and resources for its large agricultural equipment. This restriction allegedly forced customers to use Deere-authorized dealers for repairs, resulting in higher costs for repair services and in violation of federal antitrust laws.

Who can file a claim?

This settlement includes both monetary and injunctive relief.

• Damages settlement class members: This group includes anyone who purchased repair services, including diagnosis and maintenance, for John Deere large agricultural equipment from John Deere or a Deere-authorized dealer in the United States between Jan. 10, 2018, and May 18, 2026. Large agricultural equipment refers to equipment John Deere manufactures that relies, in part, on electronic control units. This includes:
• Large and medium tractors (all 6000, 7000, 8000 and 9000 series models)
• Combines
• Cotton pickers and cotton strippers
• Sugarcane harvesters
• Tillage, seeding (including planters) and application equipment and sprayers

• Injunctive relief class members: The group includes owners, lessors and independent repair providers. The settlement includes between $293.9 million and $648 million in injunctive relief. Injunctive relief does not provide direct monetary compensation, but it benefits class members by requiring John Deere to provide owners, lessors and independent repair providers the digital tools necessary for maintenance, diagnosis and repair of large agricultural equipment.

How much can class members get from the settlement?

The amount each class member receives from the $99 million cash settlement fund is based on the number of labor hours the dealer spent on repair services for their qualifying equipment during the class period. The calculation is pro rata, meaning the settlement administrator will determine each claimant's share by their total repair hours as a percentage of all validly claimed repair hours. Repairs performed under an extended warranty that claimants purchased are eligible for compensation, but repairs done under a Deere factory warranty are not.

How to claim a settlement payment

To receive a settlement payment, class members can file a claim online or download, print and complete the PDF claim form and mail it to the settlement administrator.

Settlement administrator's mailing address: Deere Repair Services Antitrust Litigation Settlement Administrator, 1650 Arch St., Suite 2210, Philadelphia, PA 19103

The claim deadline is Dec. 31, 2026.

Required proof or documentation

• Class members who received a settlement notice with a prefilled claim form may not need to provide additional proof unless claiming for additional equipment or repairs not listed.
• Class members who disagree with the settlement administrator’s determination may request reconsideration by submitting a written statement and supporting documentation.
• Class members who did not receive a notice must submit records showing the repair services performed, such as receipts or invoices.
• Class members using the online claim form must provide the notice ID and confirmation code they received in their settlement notice.

Payout options

• Payment via ACH transfer (for those filing online)
• Payment by check mailed to the address provided on the claim form

$99 million settlement fund breakdown

The $99,000,000 settlement fund includes:

• Settlement administration costs: Amount not specified
• Attorneys’ fees: Up to $45,000,000
• Attorneys’ expenses: Up to $6,000,000
• Service awards to plaintiffs: Up to $25,000 ($175,000 total)
• Payments to eligible class members: Remainder of the settlement fund

Important dates

• Deadline to opt out: Dec. 4, 2026
• Deadline to file a claim: Dec. 31, 2026
• Fairness hearing: Jan. 19, 2027

When is the Deere repair services antitrust settlement payout date?

The settlement administrator will distribute payments to eligible class members after the court resolves any appeals and grants final approval of the settlement.

Why is there a class action settlement?

The class action lawsuit alleged Deere & Co. violated federal antitrust laws by restricting access to repair tools and resources for large agricultural equipment, which forced customers to use authorized dealers for repairs and resulted in higher costs.

Deere denies any wrongdoing but agreed to settle to avoid the uncertainty and expense of continued litigation.

Sources

1. Claim form
2. Class notice
3. Settlement FAQ
4. Settlement agreement