Cases6022931/2024

Claimant v Merevale House Ltd

9 December 2025Before Employment Judge Jonathan GidneyMidlands Westremote video

Outcome

Claimant fails

Individual claims

Discrimination Arising from Disability (s.15)(disability)struck out

Claim dismissed following claimant's non-attendance at hearing. Claimant failed to pursue claim or participate in tribunal process.

Harassment(disability)struck out

Claim dismissed following claimant's non-attendance at hearing. Claimant failed to pursue claim or participate in tribunal process.

Wrongful Dismissalstruck out

Claim dismissed following claimant's non-attendance at hearing. Claimant failed to pursue claim or participate in tribunal process.

Breach of Contractstruck out

Claim for failure to provide statement of terms and conditions dismissed following claimant's non-attendance at hearing. Claimant failed to pursue claim.

Facts

Claimant brought claims of disability discrimination (discrimination arising from disability and harassment), wrongful dismissal, and failure to provide statement of terms and conditions against her former employer Merevale House Ltd and individual respondent Lynsey Colcough. The case proceeded to a hearing via video platform on 9 December 2025 but the claimant did not attend.

Decision

Employment Judge Gidney dismissed all claims due to the claimant's non-attendance at the hearing. The respondents were represented by solicitor Mr Alex Payton. The tribunal concluded the claimant had failed to pursue her claims.

Practical note

A claimant's failure to attend a tribunal hearing without explanation will result in the dismissal of all claims for non-pursuit, even where disability discrimination is alleged.

Legal authorities cited

Statutes

Equality Act 2010 s.15Equality Act 2010 s.26

Case details

Case number
6022931/2024
Decision date
9 December 2025
Hearing type
strike out
Hearing days
1
Classification
procedural

Respondent

Sector
other
Represented
Yes
Rep type
solicitor

Claimant representation

Represented
No