The Plaintiffs: The People of the State of California v. Maplebear Inc.

The plaintiffs in the case, The People of the State of California v. Maplebear Inc., claim that Instacart violated state labor law and California's Unfair Competition Law. According to the complaint, Instacart workers, referred to as "shoppers," were required to maintain and fuel their own personal vehicles, use their own smart devices, and pay for other equipment (like PPE gear necessary for protection against COVID-19). The plaintiffs filed a misclassification lawsuit based on the situation Instacart created for their shoppers.

The Defendant: The People of the State of California v. Maplebear Inc.

The defendant in the case, Maplebear Inc. (also known as Instacart), is a San Francisco-based online platform or gig shopping company offering same-day grocery delivery.

Details of the Case: The People of the State of California v. Maplebear Inc.

Instacart agreed to pay $46 million to settle the misclassification lawsuit the City of San Diego filed. The $46 million settlement covers about 308,000 shoppers. The settlement funds will be distributed based on the number of hours worked by each of the shoppers during the time period specified in the suit. According to court documents, the agreed settlement amount means Instacart will pay a minimum of $37 million direction to shoppers, which equates to approximately $120 per eligible shopper.

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