Cases→2403537/2024

Claimant v Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust

22 April 2025Before Employment Judge LeachManchester

Outcome

Other

Facts

This was a preliminary hearing to consider a respondent's application to strike out the claimant's claim. The claimant, Mr J. Hughes, appeared in person while the respondent NHS Trust was represented by a solicitor. The hearing took place in Manchester on 31 March 2025.

Decision

Employment Judge Leach refused the respondent's application to strike out the claim. The reasons for the decision were given orally at the hearing. The claim will proceed.

Practical note

A respondent's strike-out application against an unrepresented claimant in an NHS employment dispute was unsuccessful, allowing the claim to continue to a full hearing.

Case details

Case number
2403537/2024
Decision date
22 April 2025
Hearing type
preliminary
Hearing days
1
Classification
contested

Respondent

Name
Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust
Sector
healthcare
Represented
Yes
Rep type
solicitor

Claimant representation

Represented
No
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