Claimant v Western Buses Limited t/a Stagecoach West Scotland

Outcome

Facts

The claimant Mr Murray brought a claim against his former employer Western Buses Limited trading as Stagecoach West Scotland. Following the filing of the claim, the Tribunal issued a Case Management Order on 20 May 2025 requiring the claimant to provide details of his losses within 21 days. The claimant failed to comply despite reminders on 12 June and 25 June 2025. He also failed to respond to a postponement application and failed to provide availability dates for a relisted hearing. The Tribunal issued specific warnings on 4 July and 23 July 2025 giving the claimant opportunities to explain or request a hearing, but received no response.

Decision

The Tribunal struck out the claim under rule 38(1)(d) of the Employment Tribunal Procedure Rules 2024 on the basis that the claim had not been actively pursued. The claimant failed to respond to multiple case management orders, failed to comply with Tribunal directions, and failed to respond to two specific warnings giving him a final opportunity to explain his non-compliance or request a hearing to address the strike-out.

Practical note

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