Grubhub Settles for $25 Million Over Deceptive Practices
Grubhub has reached a $25 million settlement with the FTC and the Illinois Attorney General after being accused of misleading customers, restaurants, and delivery drivers. The allegations include deceptive practices such as adding delivery fees even for customers who were promised free delivery, falsely listing restaurants without their consent, and tricking diners about delivery costs and driver payments. The settlement aims to address these harmful business practices and enforce accountability in the food delivery industry.
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