Harley-Davidson Right-to-Repair Lawsuit Voluntarily Dropped

A Harley-Davidson motorcycle owner has voluntarily dropped, for now, claims alleging the company unlawfully tied warranty coverage to use of company-authorized parts and repair services, according to a filing in federal court in Wisconsin.

Jerome Wagner bought a Harley-Davidson Heritage Classic 114 motorcycle from a dealership for about $18,000.

• Wagner filed a proposed class action in the US District Court for the Eastern District of Wisconsin in August, alleging Harley-Davidson Motor Co. Group LLC unlawfully blocked people from fixing their own motorcycles.
• Last July, the Federal Trade Commission unanimously voted to prioritize enforcement against tying arrangements that prevent small businesses, ...