Cases2223370/2024

Claimant v Pinnacle FM Limited

23 September 2025Before Employment Judge J. Galbraith-MartenLondon Central

Outcome

Other

Facts

This was a preliminary hearing concerning the respondent's application to strike out the claimant's claim. The respondent made an application dated 24 July 2025 seeking to strike out the claim under Rule 38(1)(b), (c) and (d) of the Employment Tribunal Procedure Rules 2024. Both parties were legally represented at the hearing held at London Central Employment Tribunal.

Decision

Employment Judge Galbraith-Marten refused the respondent's application to strike out the claim. The tribunal determined that the grounds relied upon under Rule 38(1)(b), (c) and (d) were not made out and the claim should proceed.

Practical note

The respondent's attempt to strike out the claim at a preliminary stage was unsuccessful, allowing the substantive claim to proceed to a full hearing.

Legal authorities cited

Statutes

Employment Tribunal Procedure Rules 2024 Rule 38(1)(b)Employment Tribunal Procedure Rules 2024 Rule 38(1)(c)Employment Tribunal Procedure Rules 2024 Rule 38(1)(d)

Case details

Case number
2223370/2024
Decision date
23 September 2025
Hearing type
preliminary
Hearing days
1
Classification
contested

Respondent

Sector
professional services
Represented
Yes
Rep type
barrister

Claimant representation

Represented
Yes
Rep type
solicitor