Claimant v Barratt Redrow Plc
Outcome
Individual claims
The tribunal struck out the unfair dismissal claim for lack of jurisdiction. The claimant did not attend the preliminary hearing to pursue his claim.
Facts
Mr Stevens brought an unfair dismissal claim against his former employer Barratt Redrow Plc. A preliminary hearing was scheduled for 29 July 2025 to be heard remotely by CVP in Birmingham. The claimant failed to attend the hearing, while the respondent was represented by Mr Hardy, a solicitor.
Decision
Employment Judge Maxwell struck out the claimant's unfair dismissal claim for lack of jurisdiction. The claimant's non-attendance at the preliminary hearing meant the claim could not proceed.
Practical note
Claimants must attend scheduled preliminary hearings or risk having their claims struck out for non-pursuit, particularly when jurisdictional issues are being considered.
Case details
- Case number
- 1300261/2025
- Decision date
- 29 July 2025
- Hearing type
- preliminary
- Hearing days
- 1
- Classification
- contested
Respondent
- Sector
- construction
- Represented
- Yes
- Rep type
- solicitor
Claimant representation
- Represented
- No