DoorDash $100 Million Driver Settlement Tentatively Approved

DoorDash Inc. won tentative approval on Wednesday for a proposed $100 million agreement, which would settle claims that it misclassified delivery drivers in both Massachusetts and California as independent contractors.

Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Amy D. Hogue tentatively agreed to approve what the parties called a “landmark” settlement, which would cover over 900,000 drivers and resolve reimbursement, minimum wage, and overtime claims.

The workers’ attorney, Shannon Liss-Riordan, confirmed the tentative approval after the hearing on Wednesday.

Hogue set another final hearing for Jan. 4, when she says she’d sign the approval order.

The proposed agreement also resolves claims filed ...