Claimant v DHL Services Limited
Outcome
Individual claims
Claimant withdrew claim on the morning of the scheduled hearing after receiving respondent's witness statements and written submissions. Claim dismissed in accordance with Employment Tribunal Rule 51.
Facts
Miss Natalie Hicks brought a claim against DHL Services Limited. The respondent prepared witness statements and written submissions which were provided to both the tribunal and claimant on 8 May 2025. On the morning of the scheduled hearing on 9 May 2025, the claimant emailed stating she would rather not proceed. The tribunal contacted her by telephone to confirm her position.
Decision
The claimant confirmed in writing that she was withdrawing her claim. The tribunal dismissed the claim in accordance with Employment Tribunal Rule 51, which governs the dismissal of withdrawn claims.
Practical note
Withdrawal of a claim on the morning of a hearing after receiving the respondent's case materials results in dismissal under Rule 51, with no substantive determination on the merits.
Case details
- Case number
- 1401711/2024
- Decision date
- 9 May 2025
- Hearing type
- dismissal on withdrawal
- Hearing days
- —
- Classification
- procedural
Respondent
- Sector
- logistics
- Represented
- Yes
- Rep type
- solicitor
Claimant representation
- Represented
- No