Claimant v Royal National Orthopaedic NHS Foundation Trust
Outcome
Individual claims
The breach of contract complaint was struck out at a preliminary hearing. Reasons were given orally and no written reasons were requested within the 14-day period.
Facts
This was a preliminary hearing in an employment claim brought by Mr J Daniel against Royal National Orthopaedic NHS Foundation Trust. The claimant appeared in person while the respondent was represented by counsel. The hearing was conducted remotely by video.
Decision
Employment Judge Quill struck out the claimant's breach of contract complaint at the preliminary hearing. Other complaints were not affected and remain active with separate case management orders issued. Reasons for the strike-out were given orally at the hearing.
Practical note
This preliminary hearing resulted in the strike-out of a breach of contract claim while allowing other complaints to proceed, demonstrating the tribunal's power to dispose of individual claims at preliminary stages.
Case details
- Case number
- 3311713/2024
- Decision date
- 23 August 2025
- Hearing type
- preliminary
- Hearing days
- 1
- Classification
- contested
Respondent
- Sector
- healthcare
- Represented
- Yes
- Rep type
- barrister
Claimant representation
- Represented
- No