THE clock is ticking for drivers to claim their one-time payment from a massive $4 million settlement.
A class-action settlement involving Drizly, a now-defunct alcohol delivery platform once owned by Uber, has been agreed upon and will see restitution paid out to former workers.
Alcohol delivery platform Drizly, once owned by Uber, has paid out a $4 million settlement to former workers[/caption]
Once a standalone company, Drizly was acquired by Uber in 2021 and was consolidated into Uber Eats[/caption]
According to the class action settlement, thousands of delivery workers failed to receive tips[/caption]
The payout comes after an investigation by New York Attorney General Letitia James – who claimed that the company did not ensure delivery workers received their earned tips.
The settlement affects over 8,380 delivery workers employed by 2,453 liquor stores based in New York that used Drizly.
Drizly, which started life in New York in 2013 and was taken over by Uber in 2021, with its alcohol delivery services then consolidated into Uber Eats.
It was eventually shut down in March 2024.
Much like other online food delivery services, Drizly encouraged customers to leave tips for workers – even including an automatic 10% tip at checkout.
But it was revealed that these tips did not find their way to the delivery workers and were instead sent to liquor store owners.
As a result, Drizly will now pay $4 million to affected delivery workers – while an additional $200,000 will be allocated for a settlement administrator to distribute funds.
HOW TO CLAIM
Top Class Actions say that those eligible for restitution are former delivery workers employed by stores that used the Drizly platform in New York.
These former workers must submit a valid claim form by July 15, 2025 – which can found on the settlement website: NYDrizlySettlement.com.
The settlement information website does, however, warn those claiming that filing false claims is not only illegal, but also harms eligible members.
If you’re unsure about eligibility, the site’s FAQ section may be of some help to you.
This comes as drivers can get their hands on $350 as part of a huge $62.1 million reimbursement from car giants Hyundai and Kia.
A host of vehicles built by the two Korean brands have been found to feature a serious airbag fault – and while the companies deny any wrongdoing, they have agreed to settle the claims.
Some Hyundai and Kia vehicles were allegedly equipped with defective ZF-TRW airbag control units causing airbags to fail during collisions.
The eligible vehicles include:
- 2011-2019 Hyundai Sonata and Sonata Hybrid
- 2018-2023 Hyundai Kona, 2022-2023 Hyundai Kona N
- 2019-2021 Hyundai Veloster
- 2010-2013 Kia Forte and Forte Koup
- 2011-2020 Kia Optima and 2011-2016 Kia Optima Hybrid
- 2011-2012, 2014 Kia Sedona
Eligibility applies to current or former owners or even lessees who had the vehicle as of April 14, 2025.
What’s a class-action settlement?
Class action lawsuits offer groups of people, or ‘classes,’ a way to band together in court.
These suits are often brought by one or a few people who allege a company or other entity has wronged a large group of people.
When a suit becomes a class action, it extends to all “class members,” or people who may have similar complaints to those who filed the suit.
Companies often settle class actions – offering payment to class members who typically waive their right to pursue further legal action by accepting money.
These payout agreements frequently include statements by the defendant denying wrongdoing. Companies tend to settle class actions to avoid the costs of further litigation.
Pollution, discrimination, or false advertising are a few examples of what can land a class action on a company’s doorstep.
