John Deere Workers Fight Bid To Toss Severance Claims

By Benjamin Morse · August 13, 2026, 4:09 PM EDT

Former John Deere workers urged an Illinois federal judge Thursday to preserve proposed class claims alleging the company manipulated performance ratings to reduce severance payouts, arguing its severance program is governed...

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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