The US District Court for the Northern District of Illinois held in Federal Trade Commission v. Deere & Co. that the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and state governments adequately pleaded claims challenging conduct by Deere relating to aftermarket repair services under Section 2 of the Sherman Act and Section 5 of the FTC Act. The court rejected Deere’s constitutional challenge to the FTC’s enforcement powers and statute of limitations defense. The court also upheld the states’ standing, finding that they demonstrated quasi-sovereign interests in protecting their residents’ welfare.
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Key Findings: District Court Rejects Deere's Attempt to Toss FTC Antitrust Case
