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Harley-Davidson Restrictions on Parts and Repairs Class Action

Harley-Davidson motorcycles are not just popular, they also last a long time. The complaint for this class action alleges that “there is a vast and robust aftermarket for parts and accessories to repair and customize Harley-Davidson motorcycles.” But according to the complaint, Harley-Davidson Motor Company Group, LLC has tried to keep that market to itself,  Read more

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Harley-Davidson Tying Arrangement for Parts Class Action

The complaint for this class action alleges that Harley-Davidson Motor Company Group, LLC has been tying its motorcycles to the purchase of its own parts for repairs and modifications. In fact, it claims that the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ordered Harley to stop this anticompetitive conduct in June 2022. However, since the FTC does not  Read more

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Harley-Davidson Warranty Tying Arrangement Class Action

Harley-Davidson Motor Company Group, LLC makes Harley-Davidson brand motorcycles, along with their parts and accessories. But the complaint for this class action alleges that the company offers warranties that include a tying arrangement, or “unlawful repair restriction” because they require that the warranty will not remain valid unless only an authorized repair service or authorized  Read more

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John Deere Monopoly on Repair Market Antitrust Class Action

Deere & Co. is the largest seller of agricultural equipment in the US. But the complaint for this antitrust class action alleges that Deere has monopolized the market for repair services for the machinery it sells. It does this, the complaint alleges, by refusing to make available the software and tools necessary to complete repairs  Read more

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John Deere Equipment Repair Monopoly Antitrust Class Action

Deere & Co., which does business as John Deere, is known for its agricultural equipment. But according to the complaint for this antitrust class action, the company has monopolized a different market, the market for repairs of its equipment (DRS market). Although in earlier days, owners and independent repair shops could make repairs, the complaint  Read more

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John Deere Monopoly on Repair Services Antitrust Class Action

Deere & Company, which does business as John Deere, makes agricultural equipment. This antitrust class action concerns what the complaint alleges is a monopoly on the repair services for this equipment. According to the complaint, the computerized engine control units (ECUs) now built into the equipment require specific tools and software that Deere has not  Read more

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De Longhi Coffee Machines Warranty Tying Arrangement Class Action

Mechanical consumer products sometimes need repair. The complaint for this class action sues De Longhi America, Inc. for the conditions for repair of its De’Longhi espresso and coffee machines, as set forth in their warranties, requiring repair by an authorized repair service or with only authorized replacement parts. The complaint alleges that this constitutes an  Read more

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Brother Printers Warranty Tying Arrangement Class Action

This class action brings suit against Brother International Corporation and Brother Industries (USA), Inc., alleging that the warranties on its printers and other consumer products are conditional, based on repair by only authorized repair services or with only authorized repair parts. The complaint alleges that these restrictions constitute tying arrangements or unlawful repair restrictions.  Read more

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Gillette, Venus, Braun, Oral-B “No Self-Repair” Warranties Class Action

Tying arrangements for repairs are the topic of this class action against the Procter & Gamble Company (P&G) and its subsidiary the Gillette Company, LLC. The complaint alleges that products under the Gillette, Venus, Braun, and Oral-B brands have warranties, but they require that repairs be done only by an authorized repair service and only  Read more

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Amazon Prime, Buy Box, and Fulfillment Antitrust Class Action

The complaint for this antitrust class action claims that Amazon.com, Inc. aspires “to dominate every sector of the economy.” It outlines how Amazon Prime, the Buy Box, and Fulfillment by Amazon (FBA) have strong-armed its third-party sellers and raised prices for consumers.  Read more

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