Grubhub will pay $25 million to settle charges it misled customers about the cost of their delivery and drivers about how much they could earn on the food-delivery platform.
Grubhub also allegedly engaged in false advertising to attract drivers, citing hourly pay rates "well above what drivers could realistically expect to earn," according to a release accompanying the civil complaint.
Finally, Grubhub falsely advertised restaurants on its platform that had not signed up with it.
“Today’s action holds Grubhub to account, putting an end to these illegal practices and securing nearly $25 million for the people cheated by Grubhub’s tactics.
The agencies had sought a $140 million judgment against the company, but reduced it to what Grubhub is able to pay, the agencies said.
Persons:
Grubhub, Lina M, Khan, “, Grubhub’s, Marc Lore
Organizations:
Federal Trade Commission, FTC, Wonder Group
Locations:
Illinois, Chicago