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How to claim the John Deere settlement before Dec 31, 2026
Who qualifies for the John Deere Repair Services Antitrust Settlement, how much it pays (share of fund based on repair spend), whether you need proof (some proof) and how to file before Dec 31, 2026.
Potential payout
Share of fund based on repair spend
Deadline
Dec 31, 2026
Proof
Some proof
What happened
Farmers and repair shops alleged John Deere withheld the software tools needed to repair its large agricultural equipment, forcing customers to use authorized dealers and overpay. Deere denies wrongdoing but agreed to pay $99 million plus interest and to make repair tools available to owners and independent shops.
The case is In re Deere & Company Repair Services Antitrust Litigation (No. 3:22-cv-50188 (MDL No. 3030)) in the U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois.
A court-appointed administrator runs the claim process and sends the payments. SettleClub is not affiliated with the administrator or with John Deere.
Who qualifies
Anyone in the United States who purchased repair services for Deere large agricultural equipment from John Deere or an authorized Deere dealer between January 10, 2018 and May 18, 2026. The injunctive relief applies to everyone; only the cash requires a claim.
The class period is Jan 10, 2018 to May 18, 2026. If your purchase, account or visit falls outside those dates, you are not part of this settlement even if everything else fits.
How much you could get
Payments are share of fund based on repair spend from a fund of $99,000,000 plus interest.
The settlement fund is split among everyone who files a valid claim, after attorneys' fees, administration costs and any service awards approved by the court, so the final amount depends on how many people file.
What proof you need
You must file a claim form. Payments come from the net fund in proportion to your repair purchases, so dealer invoices and service records will support a larger claim.
Gather the documents before you start the form. Most administrators let you upload a photo or PDF, and an order confirmation email or account statement usually counts.
How to file
Submit the claim form online or so it is received by December 31, 2026. The exclusion and objection deadline is December 4, 2026, and the final approval hearing is January 19, 2027.
The deadline is Dec 31, 2026. Filing takes a few minutes online. Keep the confirmation number the administrator gives you; it is the only proof you filed.
When the money arrives
The court holds its final approval hearing on Jan 19, 2027. Payments go out after the judge approves the settlement and any appeals are resolved, which typically takes a few months.
Track this claim in SettleClub and you will get a reminder before the deadline and a nudge when payments start going out.
Key dates
- Claim deadline
- Dec 31, 2026 · 51 days left
- Opt-out / objection deadline
- Dec 4, 2026
- Final approval hearing
- Jan 19, 2027
- Class period
- Jan 10, 2018 to May 18, 2026
- Last verified by us
- Nov 7, 2026
Questions
Is the John Deere settlement legit?+
Yes. It is a court-approved settlement in the U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois. You file on the administrator's official site, never through a third party, and nobody legitimate will ask you to pay to claim.
Do I need a lawyer?+
No. Class counsel already represents the class, and their fees come out of the fund. You just file the claim form.
What if I don't have a receipt?+
Check the claim form for alternatives such as account records or an order history export. Some settlements pay a smaller flat amount to claimants without documentation.
What if I miss the deadline?+
Late claims are rejected. The administrator has no discretion to accept them, which is why a reminder matters more than it sounds.
Next step
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SettleClub is independent and is not a law firm, court, government agency or settlement administrator. This article is a plain-language summary of public court filings and the official notice, not legal advice. Eligibility, dates and amounts are decided by the court and administrator and can change. John Deere and related names are trademarks of their owners, used only to identify this settlement.