Claimant v Telefonica UK Ltd
Outcome
Individual claims
This was the claimant's 11th claim concerning employment which ended in 2022. The subject matter duplicated the 5th and 8th claims taken together. The tribunal found the claim was scandalous or vexatious with no reasonable prospect of success, and that the manner in which proceedings were conducted was unreasonable. The claimant failed to attend the strike-out hearing without explanation.
Facts
The claimant brought his 11th claim against the respondent concerning employment that ended in 2022. The subject matter duplicated his 5th and 8th claims, which had previously been struck out. The respondent applied to strike out this claim. The claimant was notified of the hearing but did not attend and gave no explanation for his absence.
Decision
The tribunal struck out the claim as scandalous, vexatious, and having no reasonable prospect of success. The tribunal also struck out the claim due to the unreasonable manner in which the claimant conducted proceedings. A costs order of £30 was made against the claimant to deter further vexatious claims.
Practical note
Tribunals will strike out repeat claims that duplicate previous struck-out claims and may award costs, even if nominal, to deter vexatious litigation.
Legal authorities cited
Statutes
Case details
- Case number
- 3300702/2025
- Decision date
- 1 December 2025
- Hearing type
- strike out
- Hearing days
- 1
- Classification
- procedural
Respondent
- Sector
- telecoms
- Represented
- Yes
- Rep type
- barrister
Claimant representation
- Represented
- No