New York DoorDash Driver Fired After Reporting Sexual Assault by Customer, Sparking Online Boycott: “We’re Deleting the App”
NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK — A former DoorDash driver’s viral TikTok video has sparked outrage online after she claimed the company fired her just days after she reported being sexually assaulted by a customer. The story has ignited widespread calls for accountability — and even a growing online boycott against the food delivery platform.
The woman, who posts under the username @irlmonsterhighdoll, shared multiple videos explaining her ordeal. What began as a routine food delivery reportedly took a disturbing turn when she was harassed by a customer. After she filed a report with DoorDash, she says she was abruptly “deactivated” from the app, losing her income with no explanation.
Viral TikTok Sparks Questions About DoorDash’s Response
In her now-viral post, the driver described waiting for a follow-up call from DoorDash after submitting her report. According to her, the company usually responds within hours — but this time, silence.
@irlmonsterhighdoll Update: I submitted my appeal but I didn’t even know what to explain in it because idk what the cause of deactivation I’m defending myself against is. They said they will respond within 7-10 business days. I contacted a third support agent who gave me a way to log into my doordash debit card account so I have access to those funds for now thankfully. It sucks cuz aside from everything I didn’t mind doordashing. It was a decent experience. 🤷♀
“Instead of a call,” she said in her video, “I got logged out of my account. Two days later, I found out they deactivated me completely.”
The TikTok creator said she never received a formal email explaining the decision — a step DoorDash’s own policy reportedly requires. “They were supposed to tell me why,” she said. “I got nothing.”
Thousands of viewers flooded the comments with disbelief and support. One popular comment read, “Sooooo we’re boycotting DoorDash, yes?” while another added, “This is absolutely illegal. Someone get her a lawyer.”
Supporters Urge Her To Take Legal Action
As the video gained traction, social media users began offering real-world advice and even professional guidance. A self-identified HR professional commented,
“Hi, HR here. Contact the EEOC and file a complaint for wrongful termination after reporting an assault. It’s illegal for MULTIPLE reasons. They can take the case and it’ll strengthen your private suit. KEEP ALL DOCUMENTATION — even if it’s on a post-it note.”
Others encouraged her to press charges or seek representation, emphasizing that retaliation against employees who report harassment is a federal violation.
“This sounds like retaliation, plain and simple,” another viewer wrote. “They don’t get to silence her just because she’s not a big influencer.”
DoorDash Users Say They’re Deleting the App
As outrage spread, many users claimed they deleted the DoorDash app in solidarity. TikTok and Reddit threads about the situation gained momentum, with users calling for boycotts and public accountability.
“I just uninstalled it,” one commenter said. “If they treat workers like this, I’m not giving them a dime.”
Another added, “They think no one will care because she’s not famous. Let’s prove them wrong.”
The creator has since uploaded follow-up videos, stating she’s now considering legal action against DoorDash and is seeking guidance on how to proceed.
Calls for Corporate Accountability Grow
The incident has reignited conversation around the gig economy’s lack of worker protection, particularly for delivery drivers and app-based employees. Advocates argue that such cases highlight how easily workers can be dismissed or “deactivated” without transparency or recourse.
“This isn’t just about one person,” one viewer commented. “It’s about every driver who’s been silenced or ignored after something terrible happened on the job.”
DoorDash has not yet issued a public statement addressing the viral allegations.
For now, the former driver says she’s focusing on gathering evidence and protecting herself legally. “I just want to make sure no one else goes through this,” she said in her latest post.
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