Claimant v Marshall Motor Group Limited
Outcome
Individual claims
Respondents applied to strike out the direct sex discrimination complaint but the tribunal refused the application, allowing the claim to proceed to a full hearing.
Respondents applied to strike out the harassment complaint but the tribunal refused the application, allowing the claim to proceed to a full hearing.
Facts
Ms Ansbro brought claims of direct sex discrimination and harassment against Marshall Motor Group Limited and Constellation Automotive Group Limited. The respondents applied to strike out these complaints at a preliminary hearing. Limited facts are available from this procedural judgment.
Decision
Employment Judge Slater refused the respondents' application to strike out the complaints of direct sex discrimination and harassment. The claims will proceed to a full hearing on their merits.
Practical note
A strike-out application for sex discrimination and harassment claims was unsuccessful, demonstrating the high threshold required for tribunals to strike out discrimination claims at a preliminary stage.
Case details
- Case number
- 2411380/2023
- Decision date
- 23 May 2025
- Hearing type
- preliminary
- Hearing days
- 1
- Classification
- contested
Respondent
- Sector
- retail
- Represented
- Yes
- Rep type
- solicitor
Claimant representation
- Represented
- No