Outcome
Individual claims
The claim was struck out because it had not been actively pursued by the claimant and it was no longer possible to have a fair hearing in respect of the claim.
Facts
Mr Lloyds-Fundi brought a claim against his former employer, Lloyds Bank Plc. The claim was filed in 2017 but the hearing did not take place until May 2025. The claimant appeared in person while the respondent was represented by counsel. The tribunal heard submissions regarding the claimant's pursuit of the claim.
Decision
The tribunal struck out the claim on the basis that it had not been actively pursued by the claimant and that it was no longer possible to have a fair hearing. The significant delay and lack of active pursuit meant the claim could not proceed.
Practical note
Claimants must actively pursue their claims, as failure to do so over an extended period can result in strike-out, particularly where delay renders a fair hearing impossible.
Case details
- Case number
- 1401528/2017
- Decision date
- 15 May 2025
- Hearing type
- strike out
- Hearing days
- 1
- Classification
- procedural
Respondent
- Name
- Lloyds Bank Plc
- Sector
- financial services
- Represented
- Yes
- Rep type
- barrister
Claimant representation
- Represented
- No