Cases4113855/2018

Claimant v Cordia Services LLP

15 April 2025Before Employment Judge Frances EcclesScotlandon papers

Outcome

Claimant fails

Individual claims

Otherstruck out

Claim struck out under rule 38(1)(d) for failure to actively pursue the claim. The claimant failed to respond to the tribunal's unless order dated 14 March 2025 by the deadline of 4 April 2025.

Facts

Ms A Brown brought a claim against Cordia Services LLP and Glasgow City Council. On 14 March 2025, the tribunal issued an unless order requiring the claimant to provide written reasons by 4 April 2025 as to why the claim should not be struck out, or to request a hearing. The claimant failed to comply with this order.

Decision

The tribunal struck out the claim under rule 38(1)(d) of the Employment Tribunal Procedure Rules 2024 on the grounds that the claim had not been actively pursued. The claimant failed to provide acceptable reasons or request a hearing within the deadline set.

Practical note

Claimants must comply with tribunal unless orders or their claims will be struck out for non-pursuit, even without a hearing.

Legal authorities cited

Statutes

Employment Tribunal Procedure Rules 2024 rule 38Employment Tribunal Procedure Rules 2024 rule 38(1)(d)

Case details

Case number
4113855/2018
Decision date
15 April 2025
Hearing type
strike out
Hearing days
Classification
procedural

Respondent

Sector
healthcare
Represented
No

Claimant representation

Represented
No