Grubhub & Seamless Delivery Fee Open Class Action Settlement: Get a $10 Credit
By Steve Levine
Published: February 13, 2026
Claim Form Deadline: May 12, 2026
Payout: $10 Grubhub Credit
Proof Required: Yes
If you ordered food through Grubhub or Seamless and had it delivered to a California address, you may have noticed that the total at checkout was higher than you expected. The delivery fee, the service fee, maybe even the food prices themselves seemed a little off. A class action lawsuit says you weren't imagining it.
A settlement has been reached in a lawsuit alleging that Grubhub misled California customers about what they were actually paying for. If you ordered food delivery through Grubhub or Seamless between January 24, 2019 and January 12, 2026, you can file a claim for a $10 Grubhub credit. It takes a few minutes and is done entirely online.
What Did the Lawsuit Say Grubhub Did?
The open class action lawsuit — Wang et al. v. Grubhub, Case No. 23STCV24118 — alleges that Grubhub misled customers in three specific ways:First, the delivery fees. If you were a Grubhub+ subscriber, you were told you'd get "free delivery." But the lawsuit says that even with "free delivery," Grubhub still charged other fees on those same orders — fees that effectively replaced the delivery fee you thought you were saving. The "free" part wasn't really free if you were still paying extra in other ways.
Second, the service fees. When you placed an order, Grubhub added service fees that the lawsuit says weren't clearly disclosed upfront. You'd see a price for your food, think that's roughly what you'd be paying, and then get hit with additional charges at checkout that made the total significantly higher than what you were led to expect.
Third, the menu prices. This one catches a lot of people off guard. The lawsuit alleges that the prices listed for menu items on Grubhub were higher than what the restaurant actually charged. So if a burger cost $12 at the restaurant, it might be listed at $14 or $15 on Grubhub — before any delivery fees or service fees were even added. The menu price markup was built in before you even started adding extras.
Grubhub denies all of these allegations and denies any wrongdoing. The court has not decided who is right. The two sides agreed to settle rather than go to trial.
Who Qualifies?
You may qualify if you ordered and paid for food through the Grubhub or Seamless app or website between January 24, 2019 and January 12, 2026, for delivery to an address in California.That's a nearly seven-year window. If you lived in California at any point during that time and used Grubhub or Seamless even once for delivery, you likely qualify.
A few important details: this settlement is California only. If you live in another state, you're not covered by this particular settlement. Also, the order had to be for delivery — pickup orders are not included. And yes, Seamless counts. Seamless is owned by Grubhub and is fully covered.
What Do You Get?
Each class member who files a valid claim gets a $10 Grubhub site credit. The credit can be used on the Grubhub app or website for future food orders. No sales tax will be charged on the credit amount.The total payout is capped at $5,000,000. If more people file claims than the $5 million cap can cover at $10 per person (more than 500,000 claims), the individual credit amounts would be reduced proportionally. But in most class action settlements, far fewer people file than are eligible, so the $10 amount is likely to hold.
One thing to note: this is a site credit, not cash. You have to use it on Grubhub. If you don't use Grubhub and don't plan to, the credit won't be useful to you. But if you order delivery even occasionally, it's essentially a free meal credit.
What Is Grubhub Changing?
Beyond the credits, Grubhub has agreed to two business practice changes as part of the settlement:• Grubhub will display fees and taxes as separate line items, or otherwise make sure they are prominently disclosed so customers can see exactly what they're paying before they check out.
• Grubhub will stop advertising "free delivery" for Grubhub+ members on orders where other fees still apply. Instead, it will use language like "$0 delivery" and, space permitting, include a note that other fees may apply.
These changes apply going forward. They don't compensate you for past orders, but they should make the fee structure more transparent for future ones.
Do I Have to File a Claim? What Happens If I Do Nothing?
Yes, you have to file a claim to get anything. This is not an automatic settlement. If you do nothing, you will not receive a $10 credit. You will also give up your right to sue Grubhub separately over these same issues — and get nothing in return.The claim form is online at the official open class action website and takes just a few minutes to complete. The deadline is May 12, 2026.
Do I Need Proof to File a Claim?
Yes. If you got a notice in the mail or by email saying you're part of this settlement, it'll have a Unique ID on it — just a short code made up of letters and numbers. You'll type that in when you fill out the claim form. If you never got a notice or you threw it away, no worries — just call the official Grubhub Seamless delivery fee open class action settlement administrator and they can help you get your ID so you can still file.Important Dates
• Class Period: January 24, 2019 – January 12, 2026
• Opt-Out (Exclusion) Deadline: March 30, 2026
• Objection Deadline: March 30, 2026
• Final Approval Hearing: April 29, 2026 at 10:00 AM — Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles, 312 N. Spring Street, Courtroom 15
• Claim Form Deadline: May 12, 2026
Attorneys' Fees
Class Counsel (KalielGold PLLC, Washington, D.C.) will request attorneys' fees and costs not to exceed $1,000,000. Grubhub pays this separately — it does not come out of the $5 million settlement fund. Class Counsel is also requesting incentive awards of $1,000 each for the seven class representatives: Charles Wang, Marilee Bogaert, Robert Allan Perkins Jr., Carissa Recco, Christine Bak, Denise Sznitko, and Jesse Stout. These are also paid separately by Grubhub.Did Grubhub Really Charge More Than the Restaurant?
This is one of the most common questions people have about food delivery apps. The lawsuit specifically alleges that Grubhub listed menu prices that were higher than what the restaurant charged for the same items. This is something many delivery app users have suspected for years.If you've ever compared the price of an item on Grubhub to the price on the restaurant's own menu or website, you may have noticed a difference. The lawsuit claims this price markup was not adequately disclosed to customers. Grubhub denies this allegation.
This is a common practice across food delivery apps, not just Grubhub. Restaurants often agree to higher prices on delivery platforms to offset the commission they pay to the app. But the lawsuit argues that customers should have been told clearly that the prices they were seeing weren't the same as the restaurant's actual prices.
How Do I Find Class Action Settlements?
Find all the latest class actions you can qualify for by getting notified of new lawsuits as soon as they are open to claims:How to File a Claim
Filing a claim takes a few minutes online. Visit the settlement website, fill out the claim form with your information, and submit it by May 12, 2026. The settlement administrator will verify your eligibility. If your claim is approved and the court grants final approval of the settlement, you'll receive an email with instructions on how to accept and redeem your $10 Grubhub credit.Credits will be distributed 60 days after the Final Approval Order is entered, or 60 days after any appeals are resolved, whichever is later.
File a Claim
Case Information
The case is Wang et al. v. Grubhub, Case No. 23STCV24118, in the Superior Court of the State of California for the County of Los Angeles, before Judge Timothy Patrick Dillon.Defendant: Grubhub Inc.
Class Counsel: KalielGold PLLC, 1100 15th Street NW, 4th Floor, Washington, D.C. 20005.
Settlement Administrator: P.O. Box 2349, Portland, OR 97208-2349.
Settlement Website: GHdeliveryfeesettlement.com
Settlement Notice
Sources
• Class Action Settlement Notice, Wang et al. v. Grubhub, Case No. 23STCV24118 (Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles)• Settlement Website: GHdeliveryfeesettlement.com
Filing Class Action Settlement Claims
Please note that your claim form will be rejected if you submit a settlement claim for payout with any fraudulent information. If you are unsure whether you qualify, visit the settlement website or contact Class Counsel. OpenClassActions.com is a consumer news site and is not the settlement administrator or a law firm.
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Submit Claim| Class Action Summary | |
| Status | Open — Accepting Claims |
|---|---|
| Claim Deadline | May 12, 2026 |
| Payout | $10 Grubhub site credit |
| Total Settlement Value | Up to $5,000,000 in credits |
| Category | Misleading Fees / Food Delivery / Consumer Protection |
| Defendant | Grubhub Inc. |
| Platforms | Grubhub, Seamless |
| Who Qualifies | Anyone who ordered food delivery on Grubhub or Seamless to a California address (Jan 24, 2019 – Jan 12, 2026) |
| Case Number | 23STCV24118 |
| Court | Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles |
| Judge | Timothy Patrick Dillon |
| Opt-Out Deadline | March 30, 2026 |
| Objection Deadline | March 30, 2026 |
| Final Approval Hearing | April 29, 2026 at 10:00 AM — Los Angeles, CA |
| Attorneys' Fees | Up to $1,000,000 (paid separately by Grubhub) |
| Settlement Website | GrubHub Delivery Fee Settlement Site |