Grubhub $5 Million Settlement Over Misleading Fees

Grubhub has agreed to a $5 million settlement over allegations that it misled California customers about delivery fees, service fees, and menu prices.

The lawsuit, Wang et al. v. Grubhub Inc., alleges that Grubhub made false or misleading representations about what customers were actually paying for on delivery orders. Among the claims: Grubhub+ subscribers who were promised "free delivery" were allegedly still charged fees that effectively replaced the delivery fee, and menu prices on the platform were reportedly higher than what restaurants actually charged.

Grubhub has not admitted any wrongdoing.

Who qualifies

You may be eligible if you ordered and paid for food through the Grubhub or Seamless app or website for delivery to a California address between January 24, 2019 and January 12, 2026. Even one order during that period could qualify you. Pickup orders are not included — delivery only.

What you can get

Each eligible class member who files a valid claim will receive a $10 Grubhub site credit for use on the Grubhub app or website. No sales tax will be charged on the credit. If total claims exceed the $5 million fund, the credit amount may be reduced proportionally.

How to file

You have until May 12, 2026 to file your claim. To submit a claim, you'll need the unique ID included in the email notice from the settlement administrator. If you didn't receive one or lost it, you can contact the settlement administrator for help.

Grubhub's legal track record

This is far from Grubhub's first time in court. In December 2024, the company paid a $25 million settlement following an FTC investigation that found the company engaged in practices that allegedly deceived consumers, delivery drivers, and restaurants. A separate $7.15 million settlement is currently open for restaurants and businesses that were listed on Grubhub's platform without permission — that claim deadline is March 4, 2026. And competitors aren't immune either: Uber Eats agreed to a $10 million settlement in 2022 for listing restaurants without permission, and DoorDash was sued by a New York City restaurant in 2024 over allegedly miscalculated fees.

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