Claimant v Warner Bros. Entertainment UK Limited

Outcome

Facts

The claimant brought claims against three respondents (Warner Bros, Royal Borough of Kensington & Chelsea, and Virgin Active). A preliminary hearing was listed for 17 October 2025 to clarify claims and consider strike-out and deposit order applications. The claimant had been actively engaging with the process and sent documents to the tribunal on 3 October 2025 specifically referencing the upcoming hearing. However, the claimant failed to attend the hearing and did not respond to the tribunal's attempts to contact him by phone.

Decision

Employment Judge Emery dismissed all claims against all three respondents under Rule 47 of the Employment Tribunal Procedure Rules 2024 for non-attendance. The judge found that the claimant was clearly aware of the hearing, had made no contact to explain his absence, and did not respond to attempts to contact him. The judge exercised discretion to strike out the claims, noting the claimant could apply for a review if he had a good reason (such as a medical emergency) with supporting evidence.

Practical note

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