Instacart, like many massive technology platforms operating in the gig-economy, has faced numerous class-action lawsuits regarding the classification of its workers as independent contractors rather than employees. Plaintiffs argue that the company exerts enough control over shopper activities to warrant full employee benefits, overtime pay, and protections mandated by labor laws. Other legal actions have centered on the transparency of fees and product pricing, with consumers alleging that the company misled shoppers regarding the distribution of service charges and price markups. These legal battles are common within the delivery services sector, where companies must defend their business models against evolving judicial standards regarding the legal rights and protections of digital workforce participants.