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Deere seeks judgment against US FTC, states' antitrust case over repairs

( March 17, 2025, 23:37 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: Deere & Company has moved for judgment on the pleadings against the US Federal Trade Commission and a group of five states' antitrust claims over the price of its parts and repairs services for farmers. The government plaintiffs do not allege any coordinated conduct under Section 1 of the Sherman Act, any conspiracy under Section 2 of the Sherman Act, or a tying claim under Section 2, Deere said in its motion for judgment filed to the Northern District of Illinois. Instead, "they allege an amorphous Section 2 'course of conduct' claim as part of a campaign at lowering the bar for pleading a monopolization claim," and they also allege a claim under Section 5 of the FTC Act that has no foundation in precedent, it said. "The Complaint alleges no violation of existing antitrust law and should be dismissed," Deere said.  See attached file....

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