Grubhub Delivery Fee Settlement 2026 – California Users File by May 12!
Grubhub is facing a class action lawsuit alleging it misled California customers about delivery fees, service fees, and menu prices for years. If you ordered through the Grubhub or Seamless app for delivery to a California address between January 24, 2019 and January 12, 2026, you may be entitled to a **$10 Grubhub site credit** — and **no documentation is required** to file. Claim deadline is May 12, 2026.
What happened
Class period: January 24, 2019 through January 12, 2026
A class action lawsuit was filed against Grubhub Inc. in the Superior Court of California for the County of Los Angeles, alleging that Grubhub made false or misleading representations regarding delivery fees, service fees, and menu prices on its delivery orders between January 24, 2019 and January 12, 2026.
In plain terms: customers ordering through Grubhub or its Seamless platform allege they were charged fees that were not clearly or honestly disclosed — and that what looked like a reasonable bill at checkout did not exactly reflect what was advertised.
Grubhub denies all allegations and any wrongdoing. The court has not decided who is right, but both sides have agreed to settle. As part of the settlement, Grubhub has also agreed to make changes to how it displays fees going forward — including showing fees and taxes as separate line items and no longer advertising "free delivery" for Grubhub+ members when other fees apply.
What you can get
Grubhub Site Credit
$10
Issued as a credit for use on the Grubhub app or website; **no documentation required**; credit value may be adjusted downward proportionally if total claims exceed the $5,000,000 settlement fund
Key dates
| Action | Date | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| Claim deadline | May 12, 2026 | Last day to file a claim |
| Opt out | March 30, 2026 | Keep your right to sue separately |
| Object | March 30, 2026 | Tell the court you disagree |
| Final hearing | April 29, 2026 at 10:00 AM — Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles, 312 North Spring Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012, Courtroom 15 | Judge decides whether to approve |
Who may qualify
- You ordered and paid for food through the Grubhub or Seamless app or website between January 24, 2019 and January 12, 2026
- Your delivery address was located in the state of California
- You are not excluded from the settlement class (Grubhub employees and related parties are typically excluded — see the settlement agreement for full exclusions)
How to file
- Go to the official settlement website at ghdeliveryfeesettlement.com
- Click "Start Your Claim" or log in to submit your claim form online
- Complete the required information and submit by May 12, 2026
- *No documentation is required** — eligibility will be verified through your Grubhub or Seamless account records
- After the settlement is approved, you will receive an email with instructions on how to accept and redeem your $10 Grubhub site credit
Proof required
- *No documentation is required.** Eligibility is based on your Grubhub or Seamless account history. Simply submit the online claim form and the settlement administrator will verify your qualifying orders.
Payment timing
Settlement awards will be issued as a $10 Grubhub site credit for use on the Grubhub app or website. You will receive an email with redemption instructions 60 days after the Final Approval Order is entered, or 60 days after all appeals are resolved — whichever is later. The April 29, 2026 hearing is pending, and appeals could extend this timeline.
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Extra details
This settlement is California only — only orders delivered to a California address qualify, regardless of where you currently live.
As part of the settlement, Grubhub has agreed to display fees and taxes as separate line items going forward and to stop advertising "free delivery" for Grubhub+ members when other fees apply.
The $10 credit may be reduced proportionally if the total value of valid claims exceeds the $5,000,000 settlement fund. The more people who file, the smaller each credit could be.
Watch for scams: use only the official settlement website at ghdeliveryfeesettlement.com.
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