John Deere Says Severance Program Isn't ERISA Plan

By MJ Koo · August 6, 2026, 3:53 PM EDT

John Deere has moved in Illinois federal court to dismiss former employees' claims that its severance program is governed by federal retirement law, arguing that the program's one-time lump sum payments...

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Case Information

Case Title

Ahmed et al v. Deere & Company et al

Case Number

4:26-cv-04114

Court

Illinois Central

Nature of Suit

Labor: E.R.I.S.A.

Date Filed

May 04, 2026