Claimant v Samuel Smith Old Brewery (Tadcaster)
Outcome
Individual claims
The tribunal found it had no jurisdiction to hear the claims. This is typically due to time limit issues or the claims not falling within the tribunal's remit. The claims were dismissed on jurisdictional grounds at a preliminary hearing.
Facts
Two claimants, Ms S Kaur and Mr L Trusler, brought claims against Samuel Smith Old Brewery (Tadcaster). Both claimants represented themselves at a preliminary hearing conducted by video. The respondent was represented by a solicitor, Mr Vials. The tribunal heard arguments on jurisdiction.
Decision
The tribunal dismissed both claims on the basis that it had no jurisdiction to hear them. The tribunal exercised its discretion not to award costs to the respondent despite the respondent being successful.
Practical note
Even when a respondent successfully defends claims on jurisdictional grounds, tribunals retain discretion to refuse costs awards against unrepresented claimants.
Case details
- Case number
- 2401348/2025
- Decision date
- 1 October 2025
- Hearing type
- preliminary
- Hearing days
- 1
- Classification
- contested
Respondent
- Sector
- manufacturing
- Represented
- Yes
- Rep type
- solicitor
Claimant representation
- Represented
- No