$11.25M Illinois DoorDash Tip Settlement

The consent decree was entered November 14, 2024, and payments to eligible Illinois Dashers were initiated March 4, 2025.

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$11.25M Illinois DoorDash Tip Settlement

Published February 14, 2025
Updated July 27, 2026

The consent decree was entered November 14, 2024, and payments to eligible Illinois Dashers were initiated March 4, 2025.

$11.25M Illinois DoorDash Tip Settlement

Current Status

The consent decree was entered November 14, 2024, and payments to eligible Illinois Dashers were initiated March 4, 2025.

StatusPayments Initiated March 4, 2025See the current-status update above.
Claim DeadlineFebruary 10 or February 18, 2025, depending on notice methodNew claims are not currently accepted.
Settlement Fund$11.25 millionApproved deductions and allocation terms may apply.
Potential BenefitAt least $2 plus a proportional shareEligibility and payment terms apply.

What Happened?

The Illinois Attorney General alleged that DoorDash used customer tips to help satisfy guaranteed driver pay while consumers believed tips would increase earnings above that amount. DoorDash denied the allegations and maintained that its former pay model was fair and transparent.

Who Was Covered?

Eligible Dashers completed deliveries in Illinois from July 2017 through September 2019, were paid under the Pay Guarantee Model, and received tips allegedly used to satisfy guaranteed amounts.

What Benefits Were Available?

Each approved Dasher was allocated at least $2 plus a proportional share based on the tips allegedly used to satisfy guaranteed pay, after applicable administration costs.

Claims and Payment Information

The consent decree was entered November 14, 2024, and payments to eligible Illinois Dashers were initiated March 4, 2025. People with an existing claim or notice should rely on claim-specific communications and the official source.

Official information is available at Illinois DoorDash Settlement.

Important Dates

• Consent decree entered: November 14, 2024
• Email-notice claim deadline: February 10, 2025
• Mail-notice claim deadline: February 18, 2025
• Payments initiated: March 4, 2025

Settlement Fund and Legal Fees

Administration, legal fees, expenses, benefit payments, and other approved deductions are governed by the official documents and court orders and can affect individual benefits.

Case Information

People of the State of Illinois v. DoorDash, Inc.
2024 CH 10011
Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois, Chancery Division.

Sources

• Official program or court-authorized information: Illinois DoorDash Settlement

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Settlement Fund $11.25 million
Case Title People of the State of Illinois v. DoorDash, Inc.
Case Number 2024 CH 10011
Court Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois, Chancery Division
Claim Deadline February 10 or February 18, 2025, depending on notice method
Status Payments Initiated March 4, 2025
Official Website Illinois DoorDash Settlement

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