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$24.75M Grubhub Driver California Independent Contractor Misclassification Class Action Settlement
By the Class Action Buddy Editorial Team · Last reviewed April 20, 2026
Grubhub Holdings has agreed to pay $24.75 million to settle a class action lawsuit alleging the company misclassified California delivery drivers as independent contractors instead of employees, denying them wages and benefits.
The case, Lawson et al. v. Grubhub Holdings Inc. et al. (Case No. 15-cv-05128 JSC), was filed in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. If you completed at least one delivery via Grubhub in California between December 3, 2014, and March 13, 2026, you may be eligible for a minimum payment of $25, with higher amounts based on miles driven.
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Who Was Eligible?
Who the settlement covered:
- You were a delivery driver for Grubhub
- You completed at least one delivery in California
- Your deliveries occurred between December 3, 2014, and March 13, 2026
- This settlement applies exclusively to California drivers
How Much Did It Pay?
Every qualifying driver receives a minimum of $25, with amounts increasing based on documented mileage driven. The $24.75 million fund distributes proportionally after deducting attorneys' fees (up to $8.25M), administration costs ($260K), state penalties ($2M), and plaintiff awards ($105K).
How this claim was filed
This settlement is closed, so the steps below are kept for reference only — they no longer lead anywhere you can file.
- Submit your claim online at GrubhubCalSettlement.com
- Or mail a paper form to the claims administrator
- You will need your SIMID number (included in your settlement notice) for online submission
- No proof of deliveries required — Grubhub's records are used to verify and calculate mileage
- Claims must be submitted or postmarked by June 18, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the deadline to file a claim for the $24.75M Grubhub Driver California Independent Contractor Misclassification Class Action Settlement?
The deadline to file a claim was Jun 18, 2026, and it has passed. Claims are no longer accepted for this settlement.
Did I need proof of purchase for the $24.75M Grubhub Driver California Independent Contractor Misclassification Class Action Settlement?
No proof of purchase was required — claims could be made on a sworn statement, without receipts, photos, or product packaging.
How much can I get from the Grubhub driver settlement?
Individual payments can be up to $5,000, depending on factors like how long you worked for Grubhub and your delivery activity during the class period. Your exact amount will be calculated based on your work history compared to other drivers.
Do I need proof to file a Grubhub settlement claim?
No, you don't need to provide documentation or proof of your work history with Grubhub to file a claim. The settlement administrator will verify your eligibility using Grubhub's records.
What is the deadline to file a Grubhub driver claim?
You must submit your claim by June 18, 2026. Missing this deadline means you won't be able to receive any compensation from the settlement, so it's important to file as soon as possible.
Primary source: official settlement administrator — grubhubcalsettlement.com. The settlement details on this page were checked against the administrator’s official website.
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