DoorDash Spent $1.4M Trying to Stop Mamdani from Becoming Mayor. Now We Know Why

DoorDash spent $1.4 million in an attempt to stop a former delivery worker from becoming mayor of New York City, with the company's actions likely motivated by the worker's allegations of wage theft against the company. The settlement with the former worker, who is identified as Akeem Browder, was made public after a court filing. The settlement included a payment of $20,000 to Browder, as well as the company's agreement to pay a $350,000 fine. The company's actions were likely motivated by the worker's allegations of wage theft, which included claims that DoorDash was pocketing tips meant for its workers.