Cases3311713/2024

Claimant v Royal National Orthopaedic NHS Foundation Trust

23 August 2025Before Employment Judge QuillWatfordremote video

Outcome

Claimant fails

Individual claims

Breach of Contractstruck out

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