John Deere is facing an antitrust lawsuit from the FTC and several states, claiming the company has spent decades limiting farmers' ability to repair their equipment independently. A U.S. District Court ruling dismissed John Deere's attempts to dismiss the case, as it revolves around exclusive repair software, which is only accessible to authorized dealers, driving up repair costs. Judge Iain D. Johnston also noted the company's monopoly on certain repairs, referencing a related class action lawsuit from farmers. Overall, this case could significantly impact John Deere's operations.
In his ruling, Judge Johnston rejected John Deere's challenges to the FTC's constitutional structure, along with arguments that the government's monopolization claims are 'insufficient.'
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