Cases6006169/2024

Claimant v TEF Transport Ltd

6 January 2026Before Employment Judge C KnowlesLeedshybrid

Outcome

Other

Individual claims

Direct Discriminationwithdrawn

The discrimination claim was withdrawn by the claimant during the preliminary hearing and dismissed upon withdrawal by order of the tribunal.

Facts

M Cowton brought claims against TEF Transport Ltd, a company in administration. The case proceeded to a preliminary hearing held in private by hybrid format, with the claimant appearing by video and the respondent's solicitor appearing by telephone. During the hearing, the claimant withdrew the discrimination claim.

Decision

The tribunal dismissed the claimant's discrimination claim upon withdrawal by the claimant. The remaining claims were ordered to continue to a final hearing.

Practical note

A claimant may withdraw specific claims at a preliminary hearing while continuing with other claims against an insolvent respondent.

Case details

Case number
6006169/2024
Decision date
6 January 2026
Hearing type
preliminary
Hearing days
1
Classification
contested

Respondent

Sector
transport
Represented
Yes
Rep type
solicitor

Claimant representation

Represented
No