Claimant v Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Authority
Outcome
Facts
Mr N Tidball brought claims against Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Authority. The respondent applied to strike out the claims under Rule 38(1)(a) on the basis that they had no reasonable prospect of success. The preliminary hearing was held on 26 June 2025 before Employment Judge Leverton sitting alone.
Decision
The tribunal rejected the respondent's strike-out application, finding that the claims had a sufficient prospect of success to proceed. The judge determined that the claims should not be struck out under Rule 38(1)(a) and ordered that they proceed to a full hearing.
Practical note
A strike-out application on grounds of no reasonable prospect of success by a Fire and Rescue Authority against a self-represented claimant was unsuccessful, allowing the claims to proceed to full hearing.
Case details
- Case number
- 1406067/2023
- Decision date
- 4 July 2025
- Hearing type
- preliminary
- Hearing days
- 1
- Classification
- contested
Respondent
- Sector
- public sector
- Represented
- Yes
- Rep type
- barrister
Claimant representation
- Represented
- No