Claimant v London Fire Brigade
Outcome
Individual claims
The tribunal heard the case over two days and dismissed the claim for constructive unfair dismissal. The judgment was given orally at the hearing with no written reasons provided in this document.
Facts
Mrs Samantha Coaker brought a claim for constructive unfair dismissal against the London Fire Commissioner. The case was heard over two days by CVP at London South Employment Tribunal. The claimant represented herself while the respondent was represented by counsel Mr Carter.
Decision
Employment Judge Rahman dismissed the claim for constructive unfair dismissal. The judgment was given orally at the hearing on 19 August 2025. No written reasons were provided with the judgment, though parties were advised they could request written reasons within 14 days.
Practical note
A self-represented claimant failed to establish constructive dismissal against a public sector employer represented by counsel in a two-day hearing.
Case details
- Case number
- 6005027/2024
- Decision date
- 19 August 2025
- Hearing type
- full merits
- Hearing days
- 2
- Classification
- contested
Respondent
- Sector
- emergency services
- Represented
- Yes
- Rep type
- barrister
Claimant representation
- Represented
- No