Grubhub Delivery Fee Settlement $5M, California Eligibility & How to File
Grubhub Inc. agreed to a $5 million class action settlement to resolve allegations that the company made false or misleading representations about delivery fees, service fees, and menu prices to California customers. The settlement, Wang et al. v. Grubhub, received preliminary court approval on January 12, 2026. Eligible California residents who ordered through the Grubhub or Seamless app or website between January 24, 2019, and January 12, 2026, can file a claim for a $10 Grubhub site credit by May 12, 2026.
Quick Facts
- Lawsuit type: Consumer protection class action
- Defendant: Grubhub Inc.
- Case name & number: Wang et al. v. Grubhub, Case No. 23STCV24118, California Superior Court, Los Angeles County
- Current status: Preliminary approval granted January 12, 2026; final approval hearing scheduled April 29, 2026
- Who may be affected: Consumers who 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
- Settlement amount: $5,000,000
- Compensation: $10 Grubhub site credit (subject to pro-rata reduction if claims exceed fund cap)
- Claim deadline: May 12, 2026
- Opt-out/objection deadline: March 30, 2026
- Official settlement website: GHDeliveryFeeSettlement.com
Current Status and What Happens Next
A California Superior Court granted preliminary approval to the Grubhub settlement on January 12, 2026. The settlement is now in its active claim period, meaning eligible class members can submit claim forms now through May 12, 2026. The court has scheduled a Final Approval Hearing for April 29, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. to determine whether to grant final approval to the settlement terms.
Class members who want to opt out of the settlement and retain the right to sue Grubhub separately must mail their exclusion request postmarked no later than March 30, 2026. Class members who want to object to the settlement terms must also submit their written objection by March 30, 2026. After final approval, the settlement administrator will distribute credits to eligible claimants approximately 60 days after any appeals are resolved. Grubhub denies all allegations and denies any wrongdoing. The court has not decided who is right.
What the Lawsuit Alleges
Plaintiffs in the Wang v. Grubhub class action allege that Grubhub made false or misleading representations about the nature and structure of its delivery fees, service fees, and menu prices on California delivery orders. The lawsuit claims these representations violated the California Unfair Competition Law (UCL), the Consumer Legal Remedies Act (CLRA), and the False Advertising Law (FAL).
The complaint identifies three specific categories of alleged misrepresentation. First, the lawsuit alleges that Grubhub told Grubhub+ subscribers they would receive “free delivery” but continued to charge other fees on those same orders that effectively replaced the delivery fee. Second, the lawsuit alleges that Grubhub’s stated “delivery fees” and “service fees” did not accurately reflect how those charges were distributed or what they actually covered. Third, the lawsuit alleges that menu prices displayed on the Grubhub platform did not always match the actual prices charged by the restaurants. Grubhub denies all of these allegations.
Who Could Be Included
The settlement covers California residents and consumers who meet all three of the following criteria: they ordered and paid for food through the Grubhub or Seamless app or website; the delivery address was located in California; and the order was placed between January 24, 2019, and January 12, 2026 — a period of nearly seven years.
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The settlement is California-only. Consumers in other states are not covered by this specific settlement. The settlement covers orders placed through the Grubhub app or website and through the Seamless app or website — Seamless is owned by Grubhub and is fully included. The class definition covers delivery orders only; pickup orders do not qualify. Class members who placed some California delivery orders and some out-of-state delivery orders during the class period may qualify based on the California orders specifically.
Settlement Details
The total settlement fund is $5,000,000. Each eligible class member who submits a valid, timely claim will receive a $10 Grubhub site credit for use on the Grubhub app or website for future food orders. No sales tax will be assessed on the value of the credit. If the total value of credits issued to all valid claimants exceeds $5 million, the individual credit amount will be reduced proportionally on a pro-rata basis.
The settlement administrator will deliver the $10 credit by email with redemption instructions after final court approval and the resolution of any appeals. Credits are expected to be distributed approximately 60 days after all post-approval proceedings conclude.
How to file a claim: Class members can submit their claim form online at GHDeliveryFeeSettlement.com. To log in, class members need the unique ID included in the notice email or letter sent by the settlement administrator. Consumers who did not receive a notice or cannot locate their unique ID should contact the settlement administrator in writing to request their login credentials before the deadline. Paper claim forms are available by contacting the settlement administrator directly.
Mail claims to: Grubhub Delivery Fee Settlement P.O. Box 2349 Portland, OR 97208-2349
All claim forms must be submitted online or postmarked by May 12, 2026.
Prior Related Cases and Context
This settlement is one of several active Grubhub class actions proceeding in 2025–2026. A separate federal case, Lynn Scott, LLC et al. v. Grubhub Inc., Case No. 1:20-CV-06334 in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, addresses a different set of allegations: that Grubhub listed restaurants on its platform without their authorization. That case has a separate settlement, separate administrator, separate website (restaurantlistingsettlement.com), and a separate claim deadline of March 4, 2026. The two cases are entirely distinct and cover different types of affected parties — the Wang case covers California consumers; the Scott case covers restaurant businesses whose names or logos appeared on Grubhub without a contract.
Several other food delivery platforms have faced similar fee-disclosure class actions in recent years. DoorDash, Instacart, and Uber Eats have all been subjects of consumer litigation over fee practices under state consumer protection statutes, reflecting broader regulatory and litigation scrutiny of how gig-economy delivery apps present pricing information to customers.
FAQs
Is this a class action lawsuit?
Yes. Wang et al. v. Grubhub, Case No. 23STCV24118, is a consumer protection class action filed in California Superior Court, Los Angeles County, on behalf of California consumers who ordered food through Grubhub or Seamless between January 24, 2019, and January 12, 2026.
Has the settlement been approved?
The court granted preliminary approval on January 12, 2026. Final approval is not yet granted — the Final Approval Hearing is scheduled for April 29, 2026. Settlement credits will only be distributed after the court grants final approval and any appeals are resolved.
Who may be eligible to file a claim?
California consumers who 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, may be eligible. The settlement is limited to California delivery orders only — orders delivered outside California do not qualify.
How do I file a claim?
Submit your claim form online at GHDeliveryFeeSettlement.com using the unique ID from your notice. If you did not receive a notice or cannot find your unique ID, contact the settlement administrator in writing at the P.O. Box 2349, Portland, OR 97208-2349, to request your login credentials before the May 12, 2026 deadline.
What is the claim deadline?
The deadline to submit a claim is May 12, 2026. Claims must be submitted online or postmarked by that date. The opt-out and objection deadline is March 30, 2026.
Where is the official settlement website?
The court-authorized official settlement website is GHDeliveryFeeSettlement.com. This is the only official website for this settlement. Do not submit claims through third-party sites.
What compensation will I receive?
Each eligible class member who submits a valid claim will receive a $10 Grubhub site credit for use on the Grubhub or Seamless platform. If total claims exceed the $5 million fund cap, the credit amount may be reduced proportionally. No sales tax will be charged on the credit.
What happens if I do nothing?
If you take no action, you will not receive any settlement benefits. You will also give up your right to sue Grubhub separately over the delivery fee and pricing claims resolved by this settlement.
Last Updated: February 28, 2026
This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Legal claims and outcomes depend on specific facts and applicable law. For advice regarding a particular situation, consult a qualified attorney.
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