Postmates controversies
Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.
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2021
Lucky Boy sues Postmates over alleged unfair business practices
Lawsuit filed
Lucky Boy sued Postmates in federal court in Los Angeles, alleging that Postmates used its name without authorization, posted an inaccurate menu with lower prices, and displayed competing alternatives that diverted business. These are allegations reported in the article, not stated court findings.
Source excerpt
Pasadena staple Lucky Boy, known for its massive breakfast burritos and Greek diner staple favorites, is suing food delivery app company Postmates over what it says is unfair business practices.
the restaurant is alleging that Postmates “uses its name without authorization and intentionally posts a menu bearing incorrect information for the diner, including lower prices.”
echoing language found in the suit filed this week in LA federal court.
2020
Restaurant pricing and antitrust litigation
A lawsuit filed in New York accused Postmates and other delivery platforms of using contractual pricing provisions and high commissions in ways that allegedly harmed restaurants and consumers. In 2022, the court denied the defendants' motion to dismiss.
2020
Mesachi sues Postmates over alleged wage and benefit violations
Lawsuit filed
Edmond Mesachi filed a complaint against Postmates alleging wage theft and claiming that delivery workers should be treated as employees under California law. The allegations are claims in the lawsuit, not findings by a court.
Source excerpt
Plaintiff Edmond Mesachi filed a complaint against food delivery service Postmates on May 4 alleging wage theft.
2019
Courier pay controversy
Postmates' revised courier compensation system removed a minimum per-job guarantee and reduced certain mileage payments in some markets. Working Washington urged couriers to refuse jobs, while Postmates said the changes improved efficiency and preserved couriers' tips.