Deadline: March 30, 2026
Last updated: February 20, 2026

City of Chicago v DoorDash Settlement – Chicago Restaurants May Claim Up to $2,500

If your Chicago restaurant showed up on DoorDash or Caviar without your permission — surprise! — you may be entitled to a cash payment of up to $2,500. The deadline to file is March 30, 2026, so don't let this one get cold.

Deadline: March 30, 2026
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At a glance

Applies to Illinois
Main deadline March 30, 2026
Benefit Eligible Chicago restaurants may receive a cash payment of up to $2,500 from the settlement fund.
Official site https://www.chicagodoordashsettlement.com/

What happened

Class period: August 27, 2019 through November 14, 2025

DoorDash and its subsidiary Caviar listed Chicago-based restaurants on their delivery platforms without those restaurants ever signing a contract or giving permission. Turns out, showing up somewhere uninvited has consequences. The City of Chicago took DoorDash to court over it, and DoorDash agreed to settle. Now, eligible restaurants can claim a cash payment. If you owned a small Chicago restaurant and one day found yourself on DoorDash wondering how you got there, this settlement may be for you.

What you can get

Cash payment

Up to $2,500

Equal share of fund; exact amount depends on number of eligible claimants

Key dates

Action Date What it means
Submit / Claim March 30, 2026 Last day to submit

Who may qualify

  • You owned or operated a restaurant with nine or fewer locations in the City of Chicago under a common business name
  • Your restaurant was listed on DoorDash or Caviar without a contract at any point between August 27, 2019 and November 14, 2025
  • You do not currently have a contract with DoorDash or Caviar
  • You received a Notice of Eligibility with your restaurant's name and address on it

How to file

  1. Visit www.chicagodoordashsettlement.com
  2. Click the Attestation Form link
  3. Enter your Unique ID and PIN from your Notice
  4. Complete and submit the form before March 30, 2026

Proof required

  • Unique ID and PIN from the Notice you received by email or mail (you'll need these to log in — don't throw that notice away)

Payment timing

If approved, payments will be issued by the end of June 2026 by the claims administrator, Atticus Administration.

Important links

Contact

Email: ChicagoDoorDashSettlement@atticusadmin.com
Mail: City of Chicago v DoorDash c/o Atticus Administration PO Box 64053 St. Paul, MN 55164

Extra details

  • If your restaurant has multiple locations, only submit one Unique ID and PIN — filing more than once won't get you more money
  • Eligibility is pre-determined based on DoorDash's own records, so if you received a Notice, that's your green light
  • Watch for scams: the only place to file is the official site at www.chicagodoordashsettlement.com
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FAQ

What is the Chicago DoorDash settlement?
The City of Chicago sued DoorDash and Caviar for listing local restaurants on their delivery platforms without permission or a signed contract. DoorDash agreed to settle, and now eligible restaurants can claim a cash payment of up to $2,500.
Who qualifies for the Chicago DoorDash restaurant settlement?
Small Chicago restaurants — those with nine or fewer locations — that were listed on DoorDash or Caviar without a contract at any point between August 27, 2019 and November 14, 2025, and don't currently have a contract with either platform. If you received a Notice of Eligibility in the mail or by email, that's your sign to file.
How much can Chicago restaurants receive from the DoorDash settlement?
Eligible restaurants will receive an equal share of the settlement fund, with payments capped at $2,500 per restaurant. The more restaurants that file, the smaller each share — so filing sooner rather than later is a good idea.
What is the deadline to file a claim in the Chicago DoorDash settlement?
The deadline to submit your Attestation Form is March 30, 2026. Miss that date and you're out of luck, so put it in your calendar now.
When will Chicago DoorDash settlement payments be sent?
Payments will be issued by the end of June 2026 by the claims administrator, Atticus Administration.
What do I need to file a DoorDash settlement Attestation Form?
You'll need the Unique ID and PIN from the top of the Notice you received. If your restaurant has multiple locations, only one Unique ID and PIN is needed — pick one and go with it.
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