Deere responds to Alabama discrimination suit.

Implement & Tractor, May, 2004

Deere responds to Alabama discrimination suit--Deere & Company said that it has not denied, and will not deny, approval to become a John Deem dealer based upon an individual's race. Curtis G. Linke, Vice President, Corporate Communications, said that Deere believes this suit is without merit. Linke explained the situation, "A retired employee of John Deere, Kenny Edwards, entered into an agreement to purchase two dealerships. John Deem consented to Mr. Edwards' purchase of the dealerships subject to terms and conditions that were agreed to in writing by Deere, Mr. Edwards and the independent owners. The independent owners later withdrew the offer to sell. Also, as a matter of public record, Mr. Edwards has now brought legal action against the independent owners.

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