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John Deere Repair Services Antitrust Settlement

Verified November 15, 2026 against deererepairsettlement.comFound via classaction.orgHow ClaimWatch verifies cases

Where this case stands

Accepting claims until December 31, 2026

The final approval hearing is set for January 19, 2027. Payments cannot go out before the court approves the settlement there.

Pending in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, Western Division (No. 3:22-cv-50188 (MDL No. 3030)).

  1. December 4, 2026 · upcoming
    Opt-out and objection deadline

    Last day to exclude yourself from the settlement or object to its terms.

  2. December 31, 2026 · upcoming
    Claim deadline

    Claims had to be submitted by this date.

  3. January 19, 2027 · upcoming
    Final approval hearing

    The court hears any objections and decides whether to approve the settlement.

What happened

Plaintiffs allege that Deere & Company (John Deere) withheld repair tools from customers and independent repair providers, forcing them to use authorized dealers and pay more for repairs. John Deere denies any wrongdoing. The proposed settlement includes $99 million in cash plus interest and injunctive relief requiring Deere to make repair capabilities and tools available.

Do you qualify?

All persons and entities who purchased Repair Services for Deere Large Agricultural Equipment from John Deere or its authorized Dealers in the United States between January 10, 2018 and May 18, 2026.

How to file

Submit a valid Claim Form online or by mail received by December 31, 2026. Filing a claim form is the only way to receive money from the settlement; you do not need to file a claim to receive the injunctive relief.

Common questions

How much does the John Deere Repair Services Antitrust Settlement pay?
The settlement fund is $99M.Why settlement checks are smaller than the headline number →
What is the claim deadline for the John Deere Repair Services Antitrust Settlement?
December 31, 2026. Claims are filed free at deererepairsettlement.com.How to file a claim, and how long payment takes →
What is the status of the John Deere Repair Services Antitrust Settlement?
Accepting claims until December 31, 2026. The final approval hearing is set for January 19, 2027. Payments cannot go out before the court approves the settlement there.
How long until I get paid from the John Deere Repair Services Antitrust Settlement?
Not before the final approval hearing on January 19, 2027; payments usually follow within three to twelve months of approval.How to file a claim, and how long payment takes →
Is the John Deere Repair Services Antitrust Settlement notice real, or a scam?
Claims are filed only at deererepairsettlement.com. Filing is always free, and no administrator asks for payment or a full Social Security number by email or text.How to tell a real settlement notice from a scam →
What happens if I do nothing?
You receive no payment and, in most class actions, give up the right to sue Deere & Company separately over these claims. To keep that right, opt out by December 4, 2026.Opting out, objecting, or doing nothing →

Guides:How to tell if you qualifyHow to file a claim, and how long payment takesIs this settlement notice real, or a scam?

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