On May 13, 2024, the Court in this action approved the Settlement as set forth in the Settlement Agreement concerning the lawsuit noted above (the “Lawsuit”) as fair and reasonable.
What is the Lawsuit about? The person who brought the Lawsuit against DoorDash is known as the “Plaintiff.” Plaintiff alleges that certain current and former Dashers (as defined below) who completed deliveries on the DoorDash platform in the United States should be classified as employees, and that DoorDash has violated the Fair Labor Standards Act (“FLSA”) by classifying Dashers as independent contractors and thereby failing to pay them for all hours worked, including minimum and overtime wages. DoorDash denies these allegations.
What is the Settlement? Approximately $663,520.00 will be available to be distributed to Plaintiff, Opt In Plaintiffs, and Eligible Claimants if they become Final Settlement Class Members. To participate as a Final Settlement Class member in the Settlement, you must complete and submit a Claim Form for receipt by the Settlement Administrator, Simpluris, Inc., by September 6, 2024.
SUMMARY OF YOUR LEGAL RIGHTS AND OPTIONS IN THIS SETTLEMENT: | |
OPTION 1: PARTICIPATE IN THE SETTLEMENT | |
Submit a Claim Form and Receive a Payment | If you are an Eligible Claimant (as defined in Section I below), you must submit a properly completed Claim Form for receipt by the Settlement Administrator by September 6, 2024 in order to join the Final Settlement Class and receive a payment from the Settlement. Instructions on submitting a Claim Form are set forth in Section IV of the Notice.
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OPTION 2: EXCLUDE YOURSELF FROM THE SETTLEMENT | |
Do Nothing | If you do nothing, you will receive no money from the Settlement, but you will retain your right to sue DoorDash for the claims asserted in this Lawsuit. |