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Grubhub’s $24M FTC settlement is finally reaching diners and drivers

11:34 AM PDT · August 12, 2026

Well over half a million Grubhub drivers and customers are set to receive a share of $23.8 million following allegations that the food delivery company misled workers about their potential earnings and engaged in other deceptive practices.

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced on Wednesday that it’s distributing the money to 640,038 consumers, with most recipients receiving a check in the mail. Some will receive their payments through PayPal.

The payouts stem from a lawsuit the FTC and Illinois Attorney General filed against Grubhub in December 2024. The complaint accused the company of a range of unlawful practices, including making misleading claims about how much drivers could earn, restricting customers’ access to their accounts and money, and listing restaurants on its platform without their permission.

Another allegation involved Grubhub’s restaurant listings. According to the complaint, the company had as many as 325,000 restaurants...

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