Claimant v Coventry Building Society
Outcome
Individual claims
The claimant applied for interim relief pursuant to Section 128(1) of the Employment Rights Act 1996. The tribunal heard oral submissions from both parties' counsel. The application was dismissed, indicating the tribunal was not satisfied that it was likely the claimant would succeed at a full hearing in establishing the underlying claim that gave rise to the interim relief application.
Facts
The claimant, F Moola (also known as F Thorn), brought an application for interim relief against Coventry Building Society pursuant to Section 128(1) of the Employment Rights Act 1996. The application was heard by video on 23 October 2025. Both parties were represented by counsel. The judgment was given orally at the hearing with written reasons not provided in this document.
Decision
The tribunal dismissed the claimant's application for interim relief. This indicates the tribunal was not satisfied that it was likely the claimant would succeed at a full merits hearing in establishing the underlying claim (likely whistleblowing or trade union related dismissal) that entitled them to seek interim relief.
Practical note
Interim relief applications under ERA 1996 s.128 require a high threshold of showing likely success at full hearing, and this claimant failed to meet that standard.
Legal authorities cited
Statutes
Case details
- Case number
- 2404917/2025
- Decision date
- 23 October 2025
- Hearing type
- interim
- Hearing days
- 1
- Classification
- contested
Respondent
- Sector
- financial services
- Represented
- Yes
- Rep type
- barrister
Claimant representation
- Represented
- Yes
- Rep type
- barrister